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Soft to the touch

Soft to the touch

The Oleanderleaf Protea (Protea neriifolia) is one of the more interesting flowering proteas. Its bloom is quite narrow, but rich in colour and having the disti...
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The Oleanderleaf Protea (Protea neriifolia) is one of the more interesting flowering proteas. Its bloom is quite narrow, but rich in colour and having the distinction of being incredibly soft to the touch - almost like silk.
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NIKON D80

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Aperture f/8 ISO 320 Shutter 10/1000 Focal Length 1350/10

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Jul, 2016

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Awards

Summer 2020

Top Choice

+6

Outstanding Creativity

+4

Superb Composition

+3

Absolute Masterpiece

+2

Peer Award

Magnificent Capture

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