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Yucca Flare

Yucca Flare

Sunset from Bluestem Praire Open Space in Colorado Springs. Sunflare through a yucca seed pod. I just love this spot - a hidden gem. I saw lots of hawks, a bald...
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Sunset from Bluestem Praire Open Space in Colorado Springs. Sunflare through a yucca seed pod. I just love this spot - a hidden gem. I saw lots of hawks, a bald eagle, praire dogs and antelope. Can you spot the praire dog skull? =)

I'm proud of this shot - it won the cover of the Colorado Springs Parks & Rec calendar in 2014.
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NIKON D800

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Aperture f/14 ISO 100 Shutter 1/80 Focal Length 240/10

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Sep, 2015

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Contest Finalist in Sunny Landscapes Photo Contest

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Absolute Masterpiece

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+5

Magnificent Capture

+3

Superior Skill

+3

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I see the prairie dog skull, excellent shot!

Beautiful Capture!

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