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  1. Really nice shot. Posted 7 years ago
    1. The plant is in shade, in camera flash was used. If balanced correctly the outcome is fairly just like this, sharp subject and smooth background. Thanks, Christine! Posted 7 years ago
      1. Thanks for the info. I have noticed that the lighting in your pictures is always perfect and soft. So lovely. Posted 7 years ago
        1. Far from perfect, my friend! ;) Thanks so much! Posted 7 years ago

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''Silene gallica'' is a species of flowering plant in the pink family known by several common names, including common catchfly, small-flowered catchfly, and windmill pink. It is native to Eurasia and North Africa, but it can be found throughout much of the temperate world as a common roadside weed. It is an annual herb growing up to 40 or 45 centimeters tall, its branching stem coated in long, curling hairs and shorter, glandular hairs. The lance-shaped leaves are up to 3.5 centimeters long low.. more

Similar species: Pinks, Cactuses, And Allies
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Uploaded May 2, 2018. Captured May 1, 2018 16:55.
  • NIKON D7100
  • f/8.0
  • 1/125s
  • ISO100
  • 50mm