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Christmas Cactus 2
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Christmas Cactus 2

by Kathy Odiorne

Gallery: FloraPosted March 11, 201059 views9 comments
Another view in ther series.
Canon 50D
Canon 75-300mm
500D diopter.

Comments

9 comments
Comment posted by jamie pringle on March 11, 2010 at 4:10 PM
Kathy, I really like the mini star burst on the water drop. How far did you have to shut down to get that? I discovered this effect last year accidentally, but it did not show through nearly as well. :toast:
Registered on August 10, 2005, 323 Posts, 1216 Comments
Comment posted by Kathy Odiorne on March 11, 2010 at 4:25 PM
Thanks, Jamie. In looking back, I believe this was f22. I usually bracket by DOF when I do these.
Registered on November 1, 2003, 211 Posts, 1471 Comments
Comment posted by Carol Hyman on March 11, 2010 at 5:44 PM
Great composition, Kathy. Only suggestion would be to tone down the highlights.

Regards,

Carol
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Comment posted by Morris McClung on March 11, 2010 at 10:56 PM
I think I like this one better. Nice comp, color, and light.
Registered on May 7, 2007, 670 Posts, 19650 Comments
Comment posted by Steven M Kahn on March 12, 2010 at 2:43 AM
Kathy we seem to have had similar sessions with cactuses (cactii?) Just found out from a friend that there is actually a Thanksgiving Cactus, a Christmas Cactus, and an Easter Cactus. The flowers open in different colors and shades, but it is the leafy shape and lobes that differentiate the three types.

Nice capture. IMHO, I'd remove the brightly lit greenery.

How do you get you rain drop effect? I use a spritz bottle but wind up with a random spray pattern with moultiple droplets? How do you get just one tear drop?
Registered on July 20, 2009, 140 Posts, 1198 Comments
Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on March 12, 2010 at 10:54 AM
Nicely done, Kathy - especially the composition and the droplet. Agree with Carol over the highlights - otherwise it's a very good image.
Registered on May 18, 2007, 1108 Posts, 7647 Comments
Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on March 12, 2010 at 4:54 PM
How is it possible to be better than the last one? But it is! Fabulous. I just go crazy over that starburst on the droplet. I have enough trouble just getting a good, in-focus drop. :rolleyes: Nice work on this, Kathy!
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Comment posted by Bill Fach on March 12, 2010 at 11:38 PM
Kathy: I like this slightly wider view and the hint of greenery in the ULC. I still like the drop. >=))>
Registered on November 1, 2003, 1805 Posts, 26981 Comments
Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on March 13, 2010 at 8:43 AM
Super, over the top wonderful Kathy. The star light is top notch and not overpowering. Very well done and presented in my opinion. :toast:
Bob :wavey:
Registered on October 27, 2005, 289 Posts, 4202 Comments