Backlit macro close-up of a stinging nettle (Urtica dioica). The pattern on the leaf and the hollow stinging hairs (trichomes) are visible.

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The backlighting is natural morning sunlight.

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Size: 3888px × 2592px
Location: Maastricht
Photo credit: © Anna Carpendale / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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