Texas Star

Gallery: FloraPosted June 9, 201294 views7 comments

Texas star (Lindheimera texana) plants are 6-24 inches tall and widely branched. Stems and branches are hairy.
F/8, 1/500th, ISO 500, 1D M3, Sigma 150mm f/2.8
-1 bias and natural light with a slight breeze.

Comments

7 comments

Comment posted by David Schwaegler on June 9, 2012 at 12:35 PM

Nice and sharp where needed for the flower and hairy leaf surface. Good job.

Registered on December 4, 2003, 232 Posts, 1652 Comments

Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on June 9, 2012 at 8:20 PM

Great detail and separation shown Howard. Well done and displayed in my opinion.
Bob

Registered on October 27, 2005, 289 Posts, 4202 Comments

Comment posted by scott lanz on June 10, 2012 at 8:32 AM

Nicely captured, Howard. I really like the nice background and even light

Registered on November 14, 2003, 840 Posts, 12902 Comments

Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on June 10, 2012 at 4:45 PM

The one yellow flower stands out nicely with great detail. It'd be great, I think, if the little hairs on the leaves of that main flower could be emphasized a little more. I'm thinking about some dodging with a light, light touch... Again, nice portrait of Texas Star in fine condition.

Registered on August 16, 2006, 603 Posts, 9192 Comments

Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on June 10, 2012 at 8:54 PM

Howard - Terrific placement of the Focus spot - right on the flower and the sepals, leaves etc to make the viewer really appreciate what this flower and plant is all about.

Love it exactly as presented

Registered on November 1, 2003, 550 Posts, 9037 Comments

Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on June 11, 2012 at 3:57 AM

Howard:
Very good use of DOF to isolate this tiny flower. Its vibrant yellow color also helps it stand out from the sweet bg. Very nice image.

Registered on September 1, 2009, 588 Posts, 8184 Comments

Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on June 11, 2012 at 6:12 AM

Beautifully done, Howard - the isolation of the flower is spot on, with the perfect background for showing off the yellow petals.

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