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<description><![CDATA[  I used to think the day began when you opened the porch door. Not when the sun rose, not when the sky softened from ink to blue, but when your hand found the ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ Beyond the Bloom ]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I often get asked how I captured a shot of a stunning sunrise or sunset. What did I shoot with and what was the lens and so forth. Most often my answer is not w ]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[ Every nature photographer has a secret behind their work. Some credit the gear. Others talk about timing, patience, or years spent chasing the ideal scene. The ]]></description>
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<dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tim Votapka ]]></dc:creator>
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