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Saguaro

© randy dannheim

Saguaro

Uploaded: October 25, 2008

Description

Nature designed these perfect rows of needles and groves. The needles serve to both protect the cacti from predators and as a cooling surface in extreme heat. The Saguaro cactus can take 100 years to grow one arm and can go years without rain. Taken in the 4 Peaks Recreational area East of Phoenix. aperture F/4, shutter = 1/80, lens = EF 70-200L f/2.8 IS USM @ 90mm with IS on. Minor ajd. in PS CS3.

Exif: F Number: 4, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/80 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 1600, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 90.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 40D

Comments

Kim Dietrich Elam October 25, 2008

Beautiful image - and interesting facts! #1023124

randy dannheim October 25, 2008

Thank you Kim. #6660537

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