Canadian Geographic Photo Club - Lighting of the Qulliq
  

Lighting of the Qulliq

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by DavidKilabuk from Pangnirtung CA on 14 Jun 2014
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Used for thousands of years by Inuit in Canada's Arctic mainly for heat and light using oil from the blubber of seals, whales and other animals. Today it is used as a symbol Inuit strength and perseverance and lit at ceremonies and anniversaries.

  • Camera: NIKON D4
  • Focal: 155 mm
  • Shutter speed: 0.01 sec
  • Aperture: f/ 2.8
  • ISO: 2500
tagged: pangnirtung nunavut inuit

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