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Deutsch: Düsenartiger Geysir,Regenbogen und Neben-Regenbogen und Alexanders dunkles Band.
English: Steam phase eruption of Castle Geyser demonstrates primary and secondary rainbows and Alexander's band in Yellowstone National Park.
Français : Eruption de vapeur du Castle Geyser montrant les arcs en ciel primaire et secondaire, ainsi que la bande sombre d'Alexandre. Photo prise dans le Parc national de Yellowstone (États-Unis d'Amérique).
Date 30 July 2008 (transferred to Commons 9 March 2009)
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English: Steam phase eruption of Castle Geyser demonstrates primary and secondary rainbows and Alexander's band in Yellowstone National Park.

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Camera manufacturer Canon
Camera model Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
Exposure time 1/320 sec (0.003125)
F-number f/9
ISO speed rating 100
Date and time of data generation 16:52, 30 July 2008
Lens focal length 17 mm
Orientation Normal
Horizontal resolution 72 dpi
Vertical resolution 72 dpi
Software used Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0
File change date and time 21:22, 30 August 2008
Y and C positioning Co-sited
Exposure Program Landscape mode (for landscape photos with the background in focus)
Exif version 2.21
Date and time of digitizing 16:52, 30 July 2008
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Shutter speed 8.3219299316406
APEX aperture 6.33984375
Exposure bias 0
Metering mode Pattern
Flash Flash did not fire, compulsory flash suppression
Supported Flashpix version 0,100
Colour space sRGB
Focal plane X resolution 4,433.2953249715
Focal plane Y resolution 4,453.6082474227
Focal plane resolution unit inches
Custom image processing Normal process
Exposure mode Auto exposure
White balance Auto white balance
Scene capture type Standard

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