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Gladiolus maculatus

Gladiolus maculatus

This must be one of the most delicately stemmed gladioulus I have see. Almost 1m tall on a wire thin stem which withstands howling gales is a major feat. Plus t...
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This must be one of the most delicately stemmed gladioulus I have see. Almost 1m tall on a wire thin stem which withstands howling gales is a major feat. Plus the flower has the sweetest scent.
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camera

Canon EOS 700D

settings

settings

Aperture f/4 ISO 200 Shutter 1/320 Focal Length 60/1

location

location

Western Cape, ZA

upload_date

upload_date

Jan, 2021

Views

53

Likes

+5

Awards

Peer Award

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Absolute Masterpiece

Superb Composition

Top Choice

Outstanding Creativity

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