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How could she offer it so casually as if it weighed nothing, meant nothing? Were they selling these in corners everywhere for people who wanted "a life"? Had the value of one lessened just over night?

It pulsed in a way that spiked horror and yet... fascination, as well. Merely looking at it was enough for a bit of our own essence to trickle away, allowing more room for what was presented in front of us. It was as if it knew how important it was and comforting us that it was fine, acceptable, to do this.

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Submitted: May 7, 2011
Image Size: 1.1 MB
Resolution: 1028×1531

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Make:Canon
Model:Canon EOS 40D
Shutter Speed:1/512 second
Aperture:F/2.8
Focal Length:100 mm
ISO Speed:200
Date Taken:May 7, 2011, 11:42:47 AM
Software:Adobe Photoshop CS3 Windows
Sensor Size:11mm

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Alightby ^3wyl

Photography / Macro / Nature

Nothing original, as such, but I like it... I've shot loads more, though I wanted to upload this first.

There's not much to say... I finally went out and took a gander in the forest opposite and came across a few of these so I seized the opportunity. It's somewhat post-processed, but I've kept it a green colour, which is something. o.O

_{Post-Processing
White Balance: Daylight
Increased Contrast
Increased Saturation}