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Shingle-like Scales

Shingle-like Scales

The shingle-like scales of this pine cone give it a very pretty, decorative appearance. Also, the lush pine needles against it in the foreground and peek of blu...
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The shingle-like scales of this pine cone give it a very pretty, decorative appearance. Also, the lush pine needles against it in the foreground and peek of blue sky in the background add extra richness in tone, color and perception.
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SONY NEX-3N

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Aperture 80/10 ISO 200 Shutter 1/250 Focal Length 500/10

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May, 2017

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