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The leaf, once a flag, now folds into quiet truth — grow, despite the world. Nikon D70 full spectrum infrared with a Vivitar Chromo Blend Blue and a DIY filter. #photography #infrared #fullspectrum #infraredphotography #IR
Apr 14, 2025, 10:43 AM
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