That would have to be the most stunning flower photo I have ever seen, from the colour, the light, the sharpness.Just beautiful. LOVE IT!!!
cheers Callie
I have one that flowers this same color, and I’m always intrigued by the delicate and intricate centers. Your photo captures the beauty and interest so well. Wonderful! The other thing I love about these blossoms is the shimmer to their petals, like metallic velvet, but I’ve never been able to capture that in a photo. Any ideas?
Thank you, Sheri. I think a good macro lens and natural light are essential for photographing cactus flowers. Your mention of their shimmer has me thinking about the many shots I’ve taken; I’m going to go back through them and see if I can find any with it.
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Lovely essence of a delicate flower.
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Thanks very much, Sally.
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Beautiful Rona. I always enjoy your work. Blessings, Robyn
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Thank you Robyn.
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Lovely.
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Thanks Pat.
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Nice shot Rona, love the shallow DoF and unusual composition
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Thank you very much, Mark.
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Wow, this is fabulous! Is this the way the flower was facing or did you twist the picture around? (Not that there’s anything wrong with that.) 🙂
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Thanks! I didn’t touch the plant or the picture, but I did have to crouch to take the shot from beneath the flower.
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Cactus never cease to intrigue me. Nice shot.
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Much appreciated Lyle — thank you.
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That would have to be the most stunning flower photo I have ever seen, from the colour, the light, the sharpness.Just beautiful. LOVE IT!!!
cheers Callie
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Many thanks for your kind words, Callie.
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Great shot. Is this the same November flower? It seems full red and the other magenta.
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Thanks Luiz — yes, it’s the same plant. The flowers are indeed red as they open and only the pistil retains its vibrant fuchsia color.
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Rona, so beautiful. The colours are captivating!
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Thank you Judy!
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Just lovely, so rich!
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Thanks very much, Anna.
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Exquisite! Such beautiful delicious red. Thank you.
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Thank you Kenne 🙂
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wow!! beautiful!!! 🙂
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Thank you Hema!
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A beautiful photo. I like the abstract quality and colors.Rlte
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Many thanks Rite.
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Beautiful. This is a really fresh composition. I love it.
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Thanks very much, Tami.
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I have one that flowers this same color, and I’m always intrigued by the delicate and intricate centers. Your photo captures the beauty and interest so well. Wonderful! The other thing I love about these blossoms is the shimmer to their petals, like metallic velvet, but I’ve never been able to capture that in a photo. Any ideas?
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Thank you, Sheri. I think a good macro lens and natural light are essential for photographing cactus flowers. Your mention of their shimmer has me thinking about the many shots I’ve taken; I’m going to go back through them and see if I can find any with it.
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Wonderful picture! I love looking at the details of nature close up. Sometimes it’s like peering into another world.
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Thank you.
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Stunning photo, beautiful colour!
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Thanks so much, Tracey.
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