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Nature in HDR

Nature in HDR

Morro Strand Beach, California
Image from howardignatius

As much as I love horses, it’s fun to pick a day and go non-horse crazy. Off topic posts are fun from time to time and they allow me to learn about different things.

As many of my readers know, I love HDR photography. The process is simple in concept, however it takes a steady hand and a good eye to get just right. The weekend seems like a good time to go off-topic so today I’ll be sharing some spectacular nature HDR photography.
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Something About Apples

Apples

Image from mbgrigby

In the friday vein of plants & nature, I thought I’d throw in some apples. Perhaps the equine animal’s favorite treat of all time (and quite possibly one of the messiest).

Although I’ve always loved the fruit, recently I’ve had a hard time finding a real apple. Even those labeled organic seem to remain in absolutely perfect condition for far too long.

I remember a time when you had to eat fast to get around an apple before it turned brown. Anyone else remember those days?

In my growing concerns over GM products and agribusiness I’ve been on a quest to find a real, old-fashioned apple. One that goes brown before I can eat all the way around. This has proven to be easier said than done & I’ve seen an organic apple look like it was freshly picked for at least month…ew.
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Fresh Flower Faces 3

Flower Face

Image from wader

The past few fridays we have taken an interesting look at the many faces of nature. Plants & flowers have more personality than we can imagine.

This is my final installment of flower faces, so if you haven’t seen first two parts be sure to check them out, Pt 1 & Pt 2.

Of the three parts, this one conveys the most plant emotion of them all, each one could come to life as a character.

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