Nature Photography by Gary D. Tonhouse
Iowa Prairies:  Endangered  Lands

© Gary D.Tonhouse 1997 -2002

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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