The Brussels (or brussels) sprout (Brassica oleracea Gemmifera Group) of the Brassicaceae family, is a Cultivar group of wild cabbage cultivated for its small (typically 2.5–4 cm (0.98–1.6 in) diameter) leafy green buds, which visually resemble miniature cabbages.
(Wikipedia)

Playing around with my new macro lens.
From in my garden in Austin, MN. USA.

Camera Model Canon EOS 40D
Shooting Mode Manual Exposure
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/250
Av( Aperture Value ) 11.0
Metering Mode Evaluative Metering
ISO Speed 100
Lens EF100mm f/2.8 Macro USM
Focal Length 100.0mm
Flash On
Flash Type External E-TTL
Flash Exposure Compensation 0
Shutter curtain sync 1st-curtain sync
(1:1 macro)

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