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Many have asked what this is. Well, it's looking right into the end of a limb on a young, long-leaf pine tree. And yes, the needles are wavy like that!

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This photo was shot with a Nikon D100, Sigma 70-200, 2.8 lens and an off-brand extension tube. No filters and purely natural, mid-day lighting. Slight color enhancement in PhotoShop Elements.