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Ready to Bloom

by Richard Teller

Gallery: FloraPosted June 27, 2013117 views6 comments

Prickly Pear Cactus just ready to bloom at Cedar Canyon Wildlife Management Area. Taken this morning in the cool of the day with a nice breeze blowing. All comments are welcome.

Canon 40d
Sigma 17-70
Manual
Shutter 1/4
Aperture f8
ISO 100
70mm
Tripod

Comments

6 comments

Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on June 28, 2013 at 2:05 PM

Interesting view of a plant I seldom see, particularly when about to bloom! I really like the colors and textures in this image. The blurred background contains the colors of the cactus/flower and thus makes a great showcase for your main subject. Good comp, DOF choice, and lighting. Very nice image. Will we get to see an image of the open flower too?

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Comment posted by Sanjay Sundaram on June 28, 2013 at 3:10 PM

Very nice, Richard. Beautiful colors, well composed and good sharpness on the petals.

Sanjay

Registered on April 9, 2013, 107 Posts, 725 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Fach on June 29, 2013 at 11:14 AM

Richard: Wonderful subject and a fine capture. My only 1¢ nit would be for a tiny bit more room on the left. Most excellent.>=))>

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on June 29, 2013 at 8:03 PM

Sweet, Richard. Lovely lines in this image and nice separation from the bg.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on June 29, 2013 at 10:26 PM

Hi Richard

Well composed with sublime color. and light.

agree with Bill's 1 cent nit

Albert Darmo

Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments

Comment posted by Morris McClung on June 30, 2013 at 10:29 PM

Yeah, Bill's point is the only detractor I thought of, too. But, it's not enough to be a spoiler. Nice detail, dof, and comp.

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