Blending of the Seasons

Gallery: FloraPosted December 12, 2010102 views12 comments

Sony A700
Minolta 200mm macro
ISO 200, .5sec @ f16

Taking a short break from the tulip shots (still more to come) to post this little scene from our back patio. We planted this Christmas cactus under our ornamental pear tree and its done very well. Parts of it are practically buried by the leaves and this caught my eye. All comments welcome. >=))>

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12 comments

Comment posted by Pat Sampson on December 12, 2010 at 6:47 PM

Gorgeous collage of color, light and shadow Bill. Superb...

pat

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Comment posted by Craig Strand on December 12, 2010 at 8:00 PM

Very striking natural arrangement Bill. I really love the collage of color and BG leaf shapes. I think IMO, that it works really well. The larger version is outstanding!

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on December 12, 2010 at 8:32 PM

BIll:
The christmas cactus is just fabulous and is as good as it get. The BG leaves are also very nice with different shapes, colors and texture. However the combination of the two seem a little busy IMHO.

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Comment posted by Bob Duff on December 12, 2010 at 8:58 PM

Fantastic natural collage Bill. Very well seen and captured.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on December 12, 2010 at 11:42 PM

A fantastic mix of colors and the comp and dof are just about perfect. Great shot!

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on December 13, 2010 at 3:27 PM

I love the intense color and detail in the bloom - so pretty.

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Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on December 13, 2010 at 4:41 PM

Harmony and contrast in this feast of colors. The aristocratic Rhipsalis wixed with dead leaves makes a splendid compositional contrast. I am in love with this image, Bill.
Cheers.

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Comment posted by Miro Susta on December 13, 2010 at 9:37 PM

Excellent arrangement and colors. Very well captured Bill.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on December 13, 2010 at 10:33 PM

Hi Bill

The vibrant detail and color of the cactus petals against the multi colored leaves, makes for a wonderful spectacle

Albert Darmo. Canada

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Comment posted by Krunal Janani on December 14, 2010 at 2:24 AM

Very nice colours Bill

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Comment posted by Nathan Buck on December 14, 2010 at 3:38 AM

Nice range of colors and textures Bill. Sorry to be so absent lately. If I could have 36 hours in a day, I would be here every day for sure!

I just wanted to say 'Merry Christmas' and that I miss all of you NPN folks.

Nathan

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Comment posted by Bruce King on December 15, 2010 at 10:16 PM

Nicely done Bill. I find these to be difficult subjects but this is excellent IMO. The tip almost looks frosty.

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