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Himalayan Balsam

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Himalayan Balsam

Himalayan balsam (Impatiens glandulifera) is a relative of the busy Lizzie that was Introduced to the UK in 1839. It has become a major weed problem, especially on riverbanks and waste land and can also invade gardens. It grows rapidly and spreads quickly, smothering other vegetation as it goes. Himalayan balsam tolerates low light levels and also shades out other vegetation, so gradually impoverishing habitats by killing off other plants.

Photographed near Bolton.


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Maker
SAMSUNG TECHWIN Co.
Model
SAMSUNG GX20
EXIF
2.2
Lens
smc PENTAX-DA 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 ED AL [IF]
Date Time of Original
2010:08:22 17:06:08
Aperture Number
6.7
Exposure Time
1/90 s
Exposure compensation
0.0 EV
Flash
no, mode: supressed
ISO
400
Focal Length
170 mm
Focal Length in 35mm Film
255 mm
White Balancing
auto
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auto
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pattern
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Contrast
normal
Saturation
normal
Sharpness
hard