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Uploaded: 12/14/10 12:28 AM GMT
From the Pine Savanna
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After many freezing temperatures I decided to explore the open trails at the Sandhill Crane Wildlife Refuge. Pine savannas are open, nearly treeless, fire-dependent plant communities dominated by well-developed ground cover and some low-growing shrubs with only scattered trees. The refuge is approx. 5216 acres pine savanna. The original presettlement vegetation on what is now the refuge consisted mostly of pine savannas. Over time, fire suppression allowed pines and shrubs to invade and out-compete the native savanna plants.

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::casechaser
12/14/10 4:14 PM GMT
Wow, the detail in the this plant is extraordinary, Liz!! When I take shots like this one, I cannot get Mr. Wind to stop and unfortunately, get blurred pictures!
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Logun7
12/14/10 4:20 PM GMT
Fabulous shot! I like the colors and details:)
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.gizmo1
12/14/10 4:28 PM GMT
Very nice close up and good detail too.Love the colours and how the plant looks like it being blow away.Plus great looking background to this photography too.
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::corngrowth
12/14/10 6:57 PM GMT
Another example that a simple image can be a very fine one.
Very good work Elizabeth!
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::Flmngseabass
12/14/10 10:02 PM GMT
An outstanding photo Elizabeth!! Love the contrast and soft background. Nice shot!!!!!!!
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::busybottle
12/14/10 11:41 PM GMT
Elizabeth
There is a reason for fires sometimes. Love the shot! The nice color of the blurry background is a very good backdrop for this well defined old seed bloom. Very well done
Paul
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Last night I lay in bed looking up at the stars in the sky and I thought to myself, where the heck is the ceiling.
::0930_23
12/15/10 12:34 AM GMT
Wonderful clarity and the tones with the blurred background are perfect. Excellent E~

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VFS TicK
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Cameras are like people--sometimes they lose focus.
::cynlee
12/15/10 12:41 AM GMT
Wonderful colors and dof, Elizabeth.
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::billyoneshot
12/15/10 6:43 AM GMT
A very well done capture my friend.
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.avedeloff
12/15/10 1:59 PM GMT
A great capture and the details on the pine are great. The color and blur of the background really make this plant stand out.
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.Catharina1
12/19/10 12:27 AM GMT
Photography Elizabeth, very good photography! Thanks for sharing this beauty! Mich
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.rvdb
01/02/11 5:50 PM GMT
Nice so not all Caedes is snow and Ice.

Rob
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The reason why the sunsets in the evening is because it wants to see the sunrise in the morning. I rise in the morning because I want to see them both. RvdB

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