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I used a lighter to burn the tips of many of the petals which is why they are darker. This is my "Fire flower" photo.

I used a lighter to burn the tips of many of the petals which is why they are darker. This is my "Fire flower" photo.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 02.2012
Date Uploaded: 05.2012
Photo Location: Milledgeville, Georgia, United States of America
Camera: NIKON D7000
Copyright: © Chevene Simmons