E Gaube, Steel Vines 2, digital photography, 10 x 6in (25.4 x 15.24cm), 2016, $25
was very taken by the sight of a vigorous poison ivy vine twining around a road sign. The rusted metal and textured vines against the smooth gray metal sign are a compelling image. This the second image.
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Fuscia Cabbage 1
photo manipulation, 8x8
Cut Leaf Maple 3
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CW Birch 15
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CW Birch 9
Cut Leaf Maple 6
photo manipulation, 10x8
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