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Natures Artful Cat

This is natural and natures work of art which I give credit to. Except for saturating the colors slightly and turning my photo vertically, I did not add anything to it. To be honest all I saw when shooting in close up range was the pretty fresh green pine cone with the sprig attached to it that caught my eye to focus on, until I studied the image afterward, and and saw more than expected! The use of flash brought out more of the detail and shadows that rimmed the edges. I love to see these enchanting elements of nature while on walks in the woods, to not only exercise, but to stretch the imagination. What I noticed when viewing this image after I photographed it before noon on 10/10/2024 is merely described in simple words in my brief poetry below: Natures artful cat Adorns a leaf hat And pine cone gown, Upon earthly ground. Sprig draped o'er arm Exudes feline charm!

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2024
Date Uploaded: 10.2024
Photo Location: Ellsworth, Wi, United States of America
Camera: COOLPIX P900
Copyright: © Andrea Petersen