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Agave Potatorum

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Agave Potatorum

by Daniel & Loana

Gallery: FloraPosted October 25, 2010114 views11 comments

It's time to move succulentae to the greenhouse, here. But, at the end of the day we found some time for a few shots.

This is an Agave Potatorum, a small agave with very nice leaves and thorns.

Comments and suggestion more than welcome.

Large version provided.

D&L

Canon 40D, Sigma 150macro, f/3.2, 1/200sec, ISO200, tripod, natural light

Comments

11 comments

Comment posted by Pat Sampson on October 25, 2010 at 6:33 PM

Beautiful image. I might consider a crop from the top as an alternative but nothing to suggest beyond that. Love the agave images you guys do.

Pat

Registered on May 19, 2007, 953 Posts, 15989 Comments

Comment posted by Carol Hyman on October 25, 2010 at 7:15 PM

Beautiful abstract. I really like this. If provides a lot of room for the viewer to look and imagine.

No suggestions.

Carol

Registered on January 18, 2007, 597 Posts, 8062 Comments

Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on October 25, 2010 at 7:54 PM

I agree with Pat's suggestion because it will amplify the echo effect here which is critical to the composition, Daniele and Loana.

Love the selective focus on the Red spike which stands out so well in a green expanse

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

Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on October 25, 2010 at 8:47 PM

D&L
Great abstract. Looks a bit like the claw of some creature. Like the wash of green filling the frame.

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

Comment posted by Miro Susta on October 25, 2010 at 9:18 PM

Very nice image. Nicely done. I like it as it is.

Registered on August 18, 2006, 719 Posts, 3736 Comments

Comment posted by Bob Duff on October 25, 2010 at 9:26 PM

OUCH!! glad your moving it and not me.

Really like the comp DOF and processing of the colours. Wonderful job.

Registered on April 21, 2010, 160 Posts, 1675 Comments

Comment posted by Albert Darmo on October 25, 2010 at 9:43 PM

Hi Daniele & loana

A very creative composition on a difficult subject

The lines and color work very well!!

Albert Darmo Canada

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

Comment posted by Krunal Janani on October 26, 2010 at 1:04 AM

Very interesting comp. i love how the OOF 'claw' is trying to scratch the in focus thorn (if u know wot i m tryin to say)

Registered on September 16, 2010, 60 Posts, 1370 Comments

Comment posted by Morris McClung on October 26, 2010 at 6:54 PM

Looks like the hand of a dragon!

Cool shot.

Registered on May 7, 2007, 670 Posts, 19650 Comments

Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on October 28, 2010 at 2:16 PM

Four fingers with very long nails, perfect for Halloween. For me it a creative photo, that stirs the imagination. I like the background, too.

Registered on February 3, 2007, 827 Posts, 5052 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Fach on October 30, 2010 at 11:25 PM

D&L: Great DOF/POF management and a unique subject. Really well done.>=))>

Registered on November 1, 2003, 1805 Posts, 26981 Comments