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This picture showcases a pair of birds who have met in a vibrant garden. The birds are from flowers from the crotalaria plant, also known as rattlebox. Other botanicals include larkspur, Queen Anne’s Lace, speedwell, sweet grass, solidago, deutzia, verbena, fern and Japanese lace maple. The background is hand-made paper. This piece was sealed between a layer of mylar and 99% UV acrylic.