Panoramic photo of San Clemente Island, #23599

Panoramic photo of San Clemente Island, southern end from China Hat Point (aka, Balanced Rock, right) along the length of Pyramid Cove, sunrise. California, USA, natural history stock photograph, photo id 23599Add To Light Table
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Panoramic photo of San Clemente Island, southern end from China Hat Point (aka, Balanced Rock, right) along the length of Pyramid Cove, sunrise. California, USA

Stock Photo: 23599
Dimensions of high resolution panoramic image: 2629 x 26293
Location: San Clemente Island, California, USA
Format: Digital Panorama 10:1
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