Narrow-leaved Cattail

Gallery: FloraPosted January 27, 2010121 views10 comments

After failing to find the comp and light I was looking for in my usual haunts full of the larger Common Cattail, Typha latifolia I walked a while and noticed the graceful leaves of these more slender plants (T. angustifolia). By then, the Sun had set, so the snowflakes I wanted to capture in the air had become long-exposure streaks. Not exactly what I was looking for, but I am posting it anyway, partly because this shot cost me a boot full of ice water (Fortunately, I was close to home).

Canon 50D
Sigma 17-70mm. f/2.8
f/4.5 @ 1/4 sec.; ISO 400
Tripod; Mirror up w/2-sec. timer

Comments

10 comments

Comment posted by Pat Sampson on January 27, 2010 at 10:06 PM

Beautiful shot Wayne. I'll take those those snow streaks any day. Reminds me of star trails. Love the mood in this as well. I'd say it's a two boot full image at the least.

Pat

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on January 27, 2010 at 10:33 PM

Wayne: Well worth the effort and the cold foot IMO. Superbly crafted image. >=))>

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on January 28, 2010 at 11:56 AM

Nice comp, light, and I like the streaking snowflakes. A somber, melancholy, but enduring mood.

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Comment posted by Larry Lynch on January 28, 2010 at 1:29 PM

What a beautiful image! Superbly crafted and presented.

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Comment posted by Elisabeth Czwikla on January 28, 2010 at 9:23 PM

beautiful image. I like the leaves , the way they bent is so graceful.

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Comment posted by Debashis Bandyopad on January 29, 2010 at 11:18 AM

Very nice...

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on January 29, 2010 at 11:38 AM

It's a lovely image, Wayne. Actually looks to me like heavy rain in the bg but it certainly sets off the cattails well. The touches of ice enhance this nicely.

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Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on January 29, 2010 at 2:08 PM

Well done Wayne, I like everything about this image
Bob

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on January 29, 2010 at 11:56 PM

Wayne: I like the streaks in the BG. A bit like rain drops. Makes the main subject stands out. Very nice comp

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on February 1, 2010 at 4:43 AM

I am sure it was uncomfortable, Wayne, but I dare say that this image was worth that boot full of iciness! It's lovely with the snow falling and the plant looks graceful yet gallant in its stand against winter. I think this is a fine shot.

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