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For sheer majestic geography and sublime scale, nothing beats Alaska and the Yukon. For culture, Japan. And for all-around affection, Australia.
Sam Abell
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Sam Abell
Age: 79
Born: 1945
Born: February 19
Photographer
Sylvania
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Australia
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Alaska
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