Little intimidator

Gallery: LandscapePosted February 10, 2012317 views7 comments

While trying to find a nice foreground, I saw this small barrel cacti perfectly situated with nothing blocking the distant mountains. I figured this was a good time to get close and try some more blending techniques. This barrel cactus was about the size of a softball, which is very small if your not familiar with these plants. I got as close as I could and fired off six frames at different focal points. I would have put a larger version but I have been having trouble getting it to fit the size guidelines. Be assured though, that there are plenty of nice details throughout the entire image from foreground to background. A very simple comp. Would like to hear your thoughts.

Canon 7d
Canon 17-40mm @17mm
Six images @f9 1/5 sec ISO 100
Tripod mounted.

Comments

7 comments

Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on February 11, 2012 at 9:54 AM

There is incredible depth in this image and the light is gorgeous. For me. it feels just a little tight up front where the cactus spine extends out of the frame. You did a great job with the blending, it's nice and sharp front to back. Very nice

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Comment posted by Martin W. Quinn on February 11, 2012 at 12:10 PM

Great light on the barrel cacti and all the way through the frame.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on February 11, 2012 at 12:50 PM

Sweet light and a very nice foreground subject. My only nit, and it is small, is to have more room around the cactus. Especially the left side. Nice comp, good depth and color.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on February 11, 2012 at 2:07 PM

This really works well, Peter. Could maybe see a little more space at the bottom of the frame, but it's the near-far character that holds my interest.

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Comment posted by Peter Coskun on February 11, 2012 at 3:57 PM

Thank you everyone. Looking back at it I wish I would have shifted the lens a few degrees to the left. There wasn't much I could do about the bottom as my tripod just can't get low enough. I will be returning soon if the wildflowers pick up in this spot.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on February 11, 2012 at 4:21 PM

Peter, This is beautiful light and I love the warm glow of the color. It really does look like wonderful detail from near to far. Very interesting subject as well. Very nice work!