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There are many times that a somewhat odd combination of things will grab my attention and hold it until I have gone to get my camera. Why? I think that nature h...
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There are many times that a somewhat odd combination of things will grab my attention and hold it until I have gone to get my camera. Why? I think that nature has an art all her own.
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Aperture f/5 ISO 80 Shutter 1/250 Focal Length 6050/100

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Dec, 2015

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