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Prickly Pear Cactus

Prickly Pear Cactus

This cactus grows abundantly in areas of Utah's red rock country that's been overgrazed by sheep and cattle.

This cactus grows abundantly in areas of Utah's red rock country that's been overgrazed by sheep and cattle.
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C750UZ

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Aperture f/8.0 ISO 50 Shutter 10/300

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Jul, 2013

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Superb Composition

Peer Award

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Macro

you did it again. great work,you got some fine photos,keep up the hard work,i know these don't come easy,very kool

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