Two Hats

Gallery: FloraPosted May 25, 2012138 views14 comments

Ratibida columnifera. Common names are Mexican hat, Prairie coneflower, Upright prairie coneflower, Red-spike mexican-hat, Long-headed coneflower, Thimbleflower. (Aster Family)
These two are the all yellow version, although they come in other flavors

F/10, 1/100th, ISO 400, 1D M3, Canon 300mm f/2.8 + 1.4x ext & natural light. Mostly cloudy.

Comments

14 comments

Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on May 25, 2012 at 10:00 AM

A nice one, Howard. No nits.

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Comment posted by David Schwaegler on May 25, 2012 at 10:16 AM

The youngster and the grownup. Very nice.

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Comment posted by Lorna Taylor on May 25, 2012 at 10:40 AM

I have these in my garden but it will be ages before they bloom . Love shot, great comp. !

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on May 25, 2012 at 10:52 AM

Hi Howard

Love the artistry and symmetry of this composition

The color and detail are excellent

Albert Darmo

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Comment posted by Wayne Rhodus on May 25, 2012 at 11:13 AM

Nice one Howard.

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Comment posted by Sally Wood on May 25, 2012 at 11:58 AM

Cute pair!!

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Comment posted by Keith Tate on May 25, 2012 at 1:07 PM

Well done Howard

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Comment posted by Fabio Giarrizzo on May 25, 2012 at 5:06 PM

A wonderful shot- Excellent quality of light, great detail, and your composition choice couldn't be better than this- My congrats for this one, Fabio

Registered on December 3, 2010, 90 Posts, 1614 Comments

Comment posted by Nathan Buck on May 25, 2012 at 5:37 PM

A nice portrait of this pair that is taking an afternoon walk Howard. Very nice.

Nathan

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Comment posted by scott lanz on May 25, 2012 at 9:28 PM

Works for me, Howard. Good isolation of an interesting flower.

Registered on November 14, 2003, 840 Posts, 12902 Comments

Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on May 25, 2012 at 11:23 PM

Howard - One of favourite coneflowers even though I have limited access to these. Very nicely done - the separation, diagonal composition and a super clean background all make it appealing.

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

Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on May 26, 2012 at 10:00 AM

Howard:
Hats to you

Fabulous image. Great color, pose and sweet bg. Top notch image

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on May 27, 2012 at 7:55 AM

Howard: Great duo and a superb capture. I sometimes forget we have other wildflowers besides bluebonnets and paintbrush. Very nicely done.>=))>

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Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on May 27, 2012 at 1:25 PM

A very pleasant photo, from an excellent angle. I like it.
Take care.

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