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Razor Wire and Blue Sky

Photo: Razor wire against a blue sky

A blue sky is a backdrop for a length of razor wire covered in shredded plastic.

"I believe every person has a different experience with nature depending on your surroundings," wrote student Isabela Espinal. "I love nature. I am surrounded by it and interact with it on a daily basis. I have a dog living in my house and plant life living on my windowsills. I breathe and live it and completely love it.

Photograph by Isabela Espinal

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Photo Tip of the Week

Long Exposures

When making long exposures, use a remote release to avoid camera movement. If you don't have a remote release, use the camera's self-timer.

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