Past Century

Gallery: FloraPosted February 7, 2013162 views15 comments

When I told my husband the other day I was headed out to photograph a dead Agave/Century Plant he practically barked.

I think he keeps hoping I will get back into photographing living things. Needless to say he says he likes this after all.

Stack of 29

ISO 200, f13, 1/50

5D2, 100mm macro

Comments/Criticism welcome.

Comments

15 comments

Comment posted by Balan Vinod on February 7, 2013 at 12:11 PM

Eirini ..looks like you dried up the fresh cactus I had.

Love the palette ...and the patterns and the depth here.

Balan Vinod

Registered on March 20, 2006, 889 Posts, 2312 Comments

Comment posted by Charlie Baugh on February 7, 2013 at 12:38 PM

An exceedingly interesting image for the great variety of textures, patterns and color tones. Add the light variation from the surface fronds to the shadows and I think this is outstanding.

Registered on April 18, 2011, 329 Posts, 1985 Comments

Comment posted by Lucy VanSwearingen on February 7, 2013 at 2:23 PM

Your husband and mine are just the same. Although I'm glad you press on without his encouragement. I really like the abstract here. The textures and the soft colors are lovely.

Registered on May 23, 2009, 800 Posts, 2042 Comments

Comment posted by William Gillis on February 7, 2013 at 6:31 PM

Very nice image Eirini. I like the detail, color and overall comp. Very nice stacking job. Do you use a Macro Rail or do you do this manually?

Superb image. Well done.

William Gillis

Registered on November 28, 2011, 17 Posts, 204 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Seaver on February 7, 2013 at 7:28 PM

I guess you'll have to apply some the plant bark to his bark.

This is a great "still life" with lots of interesting textures, colors and lines. Very well seen!

Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments

Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on February 7, 2013 at 9:33 PM

Way to go, Eirini, to find the beauty in something that others think is "junk"!

Love the variety of designs, textures, and shadings in this dead plant. Just tell you husband you have developed a "photographer's eye".

Registered on February 16, 2011, 610 Posts, 3684 Comments

Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on February 8, 2013 at 5:32 AM

Very beautiful, Eirini ! Superb textures and most satisfying sweeps of the bark in and out of the light and shade.

Registered on May 18, 2007, 1108 Posts, 7647 Comments

Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on February 8, 2013 at 7:34 PM

Eirini:

Fabulous image. Love the earthy tone, the textures and lines.

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

Comment posted by Bill Fach on February 9, 2013 at 4:49 PM

Eirini: This is eye popping terrific IMO. Unconventional subject superbly captured and presented. >=))>

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

Comment posted by Albert Darmo on February 9, 2013 at 6:44 PM

Hi Eirini

The larger version is a must see.

The fine detail of the lines and shapes is amazing .

Albert Darmo

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

Comment posted by Morris McClung on February 11, 2013 at 12:11 PM

Fascinating layers, lines, patterns, and texture. Very cool.

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

Comment posted by Lucy VanSwearingen on February 13, 2013 at 9:30 PM

Well deserved weekly pick and two thumbs up for the pick in macro, too

Registered on May 23, 2009, 800 Posts, 2042 Comments

Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on February 14, 2013 at 3:19 AM

I like it too very much, Eirini. I did a mistake not opening the thumbnail when you posted it. Compliments.
Take care.

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

Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on February 14, 2013 at 4:06 AM

Many congratulations on the EP, Eirini - a superb image !!

Registered on May 18, 2007, 1108 Posts, 7647 Comments

Comment posted by Albert Darmo on February 15, 2013 at 12:07 PM

Hi Erini

Congrats on a well deserved win. boy your on a roll

Albert Darmo

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