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Milkweed in Autumn

Milkweed in Autumn

Ever since a friend from Australia told me they called the fluff from milkweeds gone to see "wish fairies," I've been fascinated by them even more!...
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Ever since a friend from Australia told me they called the fluff from milkweeds gone to see "wish fairies," I've been fascinated by them even more!
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Aperture f/5.6 ISO 800 Shutter 1/160 Focal Length 308/5

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Aug, 2015

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