Horsetail--fertile stems

Gallery: FloraPosted July 12, 201140 views8 comments

(Equisetum arvense)

Horsetail has dimorphic stems. These are the fertile, cone bearing stems that appear first and are followed by feathery sterile stems later in the spring. Comments and suggestions welcomed. Thanks for looking.

Canon T1i
1/60sec f/9.0 150mm

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8 comments

Comment posted by Richard Teller on July 12, 2011 at 11:44 PM

Interesting subject. I like the color and comp. It appears just a bit dark. Nice image.

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on July 12, 2011 at 11:58 PM

Nancy, I like the subject (I am seeing the Horsetails for the 2nd time today, saw a photo elsewhere too) by itself (cool looking things) and also how the grass reeds also provide a supporting vertical in the frame. Background looks great too.

On my monitor the brightness looks just great at least for me

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Comment posted by David W. Kelly on July 13, 2011 at 3:54 PM

Lots of great detail Sandy. I really like the contrast of this image.

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Comment posted by Miro Susta on July 13, 2011 at 8:45 PM

Nice image with very good contrast to BG. Only what I don't like is the square format. IMO vertical, long, format would be better. I'd suggest to extend the image at the bottom end.

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Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on July 14, 2011 at 2:55 PM

I like the natural feel of this Nancy. Well seen and captured.
Bob

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Comment posted by Krunal Janani on July 15, 2011 at 1:07 AM

Interesting looking subject Nancy,
look a bit dark to me as well

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on July 15, 2011 at 8:10 PM

A very well done environmental portrait. I like the detail and dof here.

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on July 16, 2011 at 1:16 PM

Nancy: What a cool find and a fine comp and capture. Nice DOF management especially. Well done.>=))>

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