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Photos: Stunning aerial photographs over Luxor

Howard Middleton-Jones - Flikr

Thanks very much to Howard Middleton-Jones for taking and sharing these photographs. They are the most exceptional aerial photographs that I have seen taken from a hot air balloon. Both the clarity and the angles are superb.

Do have a look - I promise that you won't be disappointed.

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