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Teddy Bear

Teddy Bear

With a nickname like Teddy Bear Cholla, you might think it would be fuzzy, friendly and hugable, but like most things in the desert, these things are sharp and ...
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With a nickname like Teddy Bear Cholla, you might think it would be fuzzy, friendly and hugable, but like most things in the desert, these things are sharp and prickly. Be careful where you walk because even brushing up against one will leave you with a few stickers. And I'm not referring to gold stars you got in gradeschool.
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Canon EOS 5D Mark III

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Aperture f/14 ISO 160 Shutter 8/10 Focal Length 17/1

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Dec, 2015

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