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Bright Beacon on a Dreary May Day

Bright Beacon on a Dreary May Day

Beautiful orange and apricot hibiscus flower photographed from behind in a Manawatu Autumn garden, New Zealand. This photograph was taken in low light on a rath...
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Beautiful orange and apricot hibiscus flower photographed from behind in a Manawatu Autumn garden, New Zealand. This photograph was taken in low light on a rather overcast day. Wednesday, 1 May 2019. An indication of the cold and dreary weather that is to follow as Winter fast approaches. However, against the odds the flower blooms brightly bringing colour, warmth and hope to both the photographer and the viewer.
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camera

Canon PowerShot SX60 HS

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Aperture f/5.6 ISO 800 Shutter 1/250 Focal Length 68426/1000

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May, 2019

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7

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Awards

Outstanding Creativity

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