I set out to redo my redbud petal shot I recently posted. However I saw this mossy patch which seemed to be just begging for a little color. What do you think?
Look forward to seeing all the new and old faces at the gathering tomorrow.
I like the concept...lots of color. It would be good to get a little more dof to pull in the moss in the foreground. I would also suggest picking out the debris for a cleaner image. The succulent seedlings by the way are of a sedum. It looks like young Nuttall's sedum (Sedum nuttallianum) due to the roundness of the leaves. It could, however, be the more common widow's cross (Sedum pulchellum), which is more typically found on sandstone outcrops. Both are annuals and flower in late May through June. You may want to go back later to see how they turn out. The former have yellow flowers and grow to about 3 inches tall while the latter have pinkish flowers and reach a height of 6 inches.
Best,
Don
Posted by Wayne Rhodus on April 25, 2009 at 8:33 AM
The concept is fine Bruce and the red/green contrast is a proven winner. When I presented with an opportunity like this I do a little "housekeeping" to remove the distracting loose elements. The pinks look a little hot on this monitor but it hasn't been calibrated in awhile. Good improvement, keep em coming!
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2 repliesLook forward to seeing all the new and old faces at the gathering tomorrow.
I like the concept...lots of color. It would be good to get a little more dof to pull in the moss in the foreground. I would also suggest picking out the debris for a cleaner image. The succulent seedlings by the way are of a sedum. It looks like young Nuttall's sedum (Sedum nuttallianum) due to the roundness of the leaves. It could, however, be the more common widow's cross (Sedum pulchellum), which is more typically found on sandstone outcrops. Both are annuals and flower in late May through June. You may want to go back later to see how they turn out. The former have yellow flowers and grow to about 3 inches tall while the latter have pinkish flowers and reach a height of 6 inches.
Best,
Don