3DPhoto of Manukan Island at sunset

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According to Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manukan_Island, Manukan Island is the second largest island in the Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park, Sabah. This is a Facebook 3DPhoto taken just after the sun has set and what a glorious colorful sunset it was. Click the image below to view.

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