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Spotted Fern
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Spotted Fern

by Erik Lundh

Gallery: FloraPosted January 8, 20061,507 views6 comments
This was taken in a rainy spot off a cliff near a Falls in the Columbia RIver Gorge. D2X, 105 sigma ex dg @ f2.8, 1/30 sec, iso800, polarizer

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6 comments
Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on January 8, 2006 at 1:22 AM
Very beautiful. What are those black spots and why are they not present on some leaves ?

Regards
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Comment posted by Alice Scoggins on January 8, 2006 at 9:10 AM
I like the water droplets and the black spots. Are they seeds, fungus, insect eggs, what?? :rolleyes:
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Comment posted by Tim Goodspeed on January 8, 2006 at 11:12 AM
Eric, this is alright. I like the comp. I think I would like a bit more background ... something. I like it soft, but either color, or slight detail to give the picture more interrest.
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Comment posted by Ronnie Gaubert on January 8, 2006 at 10:38 PM
Erik,

Excellent!!!! Well captured with good lighting and background. Love the water drop.

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Those small dark spots on the leaves are spores. Ferns propagate by producing spores on the backside of their leaves.
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Comment posted by Jay Martin on January 9, 2006 at 7:19 PM
Very nice image. The water drops really make it. Well done!
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Comment posted by Marc Adamus on January 16, 2006 at 12:34 PM
One of the great Fern shots I've ever seen. Outstanding Erik!
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