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Reaching Up

Reaching Up

I've always been fascinated by the Joshua Tree. It's unusual appearance with the spritely branches and spindly leafing makes it appear as some sort of...
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I've always been fascinated by the Joshua Tree. It's unusual appearance with the spritely branches and spindly leafing makes it appear as some sort of caricature of nature. I feel all giddy when exploring the desert landscape near these trees like a little kid running through an amusement park full of wacky waving inflatable arm-flailing tube men. There's just something about them that makes you want to smile!
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Canon EOS 5D Mark III

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Aperture f/20 ISO 100 Shutter 4/10 Focal Length 17/1

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