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Toetoe (Cortaderia fulvida)
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Toetoe is New Zealand's largest native grass, growing in clumps up to 3m tall, and is an iconic feature of the landscape. It is sometimes called Cutty Grass by children because of the sharp 'teeth' along the leaves. The feathery plumes flower in Spring/Summer. This was taken with my Kodak V550. Thanks for viewing,comments always welcome :)

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::Silvanus
10/20/10 2:23 PM GMT
Very nicely done, LynEve! I love how you've placed the grass plumes against the darker, blue-gray background of the coastline.

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::Ramad
10/20/10 2:28 PM GMT
3m tall grass! So the Moas could jut about peep over the grass LOL! Nice shot Lyn good DOF and a very good composition.
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::0930_23
10/20/10 2:32 PM GMT
I like the desaturated look to this LE. The Kodak is very reliable.

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::casechaser
10/20/10 2:42 PM GMT
At first, I thought it may be black and white. But, the sky told me how wrong my first impression was. I like how the light seems to edge its way from the left.
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.catweasel
10/20/10 2:43 PM GMT
A very moody shot Lyn. The toetoes shine out against the turbulent black waves.
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.elektronist
10/20/10 3:22 PM GMT
Nice composition and very different light effect on the sea water.

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::cynlee
10/20/10 3:59 PM GMT
It was Cuffy Grass that first brought me to your images. This is just lovely, LynEve. So much to see beyond the plumes as well.
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::Roseman_Stan
10/20/10 6:06 PM GMT
Very well composed shot here Lyn. Well done!
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::Inkeri
10/20/10 6:26 PM GMT
A Lovely photo,Eve.Love the composition.
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::tigger3
10/20/10 9:54 PM GMT
Very nice Lyn, I like the details of the grasses, and the contrasts set against the background. Tigs♥ =^..^=

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::luckyshot
10/23/10 1:25 AM GMT
Lyn - Well done! I like the lighting on the grass, set against the dark water and hills background. Thad
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