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  1. Mark
    German Das Morgenlicht ist heute so weich und blass.

    The morning light is so soft and pale today.

  2. Jenny
    German Ich liebe grauen Himmel. Er ist perfekt für die Fotografie.

    I love gray skies. They are perfect for photography.

  3. Mark
    German Hast du gestern Abend ferngesehen? Es lief ein toller Film.

    Did you watch TV last night? There was a great movie on.

  4. Jenny
    German Nein, mein Bildschirm war dunkel — eine Stunde lang gab es keinen Strom.

    No, my screen was dark — there was no power for an hour.

  5. Mark
    German Oh nein! War draußen auch Nebel?

    Oh no! Was it foggy outside too?

  6. Jenny
    German Ja, sehr dicht. Ich konnte meinen eigenen Garten nicht sehen.

    Yes, very dense. I couldn't see my own garden.

  7. Mark
    German Ich habe heute Morgen ein digitales Foto der goldenen Sonne gemacht.

    I took a digital photo of the golden sun this morning.

  8. Jenny
    German Zeig es mir auf deinem Handy. Ich liebe deine Naturbilder.

    Show it to me on your phone. I love your nature photos.

  9. Mark
    German Hier ist es. Die Farben sind rosa, gold und blass orange.

    Here it is. The colors are pink, gold, and pale orange.

  10. Jenny
    German Wunderschön! Du wirst jede Woche besser in der Fotografie.

    You're getting better at photography every week.

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