Prairie Blazing Star ( Liatris )
Aster Family (Asteraceae)
Tallgrass Prairies: 
Splendor in the Grass Traveling Photography Exhibit
Nature Photography by Gary D. Tonhouse

Fog drifting over a field of Blazing Star

© Gary D.Tonhouse 1997 - 2008

Blazing Star & Beautiful Iowa Sunrise
DooLittle Prairie - Story City, Iowa

Prairie Blazing Star ( Liatris )
Aster Family ( Asteraceae )

Blooms late summer to late fall.
Found throughout the Tallgrass prairie Region 
in moist to open areas.

Equipment used in capturing this image.
Camera: Nikon F4s
         Lens: Nikor 28-85 zoom 
Tripod: Gitzo 320    
   Film: Fuji Velvia (50)

Camera was set up at about 6 foot above ground level.
An aperture of F16 was used to help capture the entire essence of the scene.

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By Gone Era Nature Photography by Gary D.Tonhouse Black and White Gallery

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