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Pink thistle

Pink thistle

I found this thistle on my way down a steep hill toward the end of a hike. It was late evening, my favorite time of day to take outdoor photos, so the light was...
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I found this thistle on my way down a steep hill toward the end of a hike. It was late evening, my favorite time of day to take outdoor photos, so the light was soft and flattering. I didn't do much post work with this one, just added a little clarity over the flower itself to bring out the edges.
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PENTAX K-50

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Aperture f/5.6 ISO 400 Shutter 1/60 Focal Length 20000/100

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Jan, 2016

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