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macrothing


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Challenge: Textures IV (Advanced Editing IV*)
Camera: Nikon D50
Lens: Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 LD for Nikon
Location: Garden
Date: Apr 6, 2006
Aperture: F/6
ISO: Auto?
Shutter: 1/1000
Galleries: Macro
Date Uploaded: Apr 6, 2006

 Mammillaria
Fauxiana, Elegans

focal length: 300mm (macro)

pp: rotate, crop, sharpened, sat up a little, then selectively burned a few tips, softened background/grain

PC
Thank you to all who voted this 'highish' and also for the comments.

'If only' this were sharper, and a deeper depth of field ... but I'm learning.

Also, for those interested, this cactus is a whopping 2"/12.5cm (approx) high - including tips of needles

Statistics
Place: 16 out of 311
Avg (all users): 6.5479
Avg (commenters): 7.7273
Avg (participants): 6.4082
Avg (non-participants): 6.8333
Views since voting: 2211
Views during voting: 213
Votes: 146
Comments: 15
Favorites: 0

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AuthorThread
 01/07/2007 01:14:47 AM
Now this is really awesome and love the composition of this macro shot. I just love cactus and succulents, so you have won me over with this one. Adding this as a favorite as well.....
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 04/20/2006 03:49:22 PM
Congratulations on your personal best and top 20 with this great macro.
What a fascinating cactus. gf's "well-captured weapon" says it best. :)
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 04/16/2006 07:44:33 PM
Congratulations on your top 20 finish with this well captured weapon. lol
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 04/13/2006 08:18:28 PM
Congrats on a new personal best!
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
04/13/2006 07:20:13 PM
Beautiful shot!
Great composition, bokeh and good use of minimal depth of field.
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 04/09/2006 03:25:39 AM
Gently does it, I think. My those prickles can hurt if you get one in your finger. Great close up shot with good lighting.
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 04/08/2006 03:57:33 AM
amazing work..your use of negative space is perfect..
love the tones..
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 04/08/2006 01:35:20 AM
I like this shot. I think it might look better with an increase in the DOF to put all of the cactus in focus.
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 04/07/2006 08:14:22 PM
wonderful subject and textures
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 04/07/2006 05:50:56 PM
I like your better than mine, nice photo
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 04/07/2006 02:41:45 PM
Oooooooooo
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 04/07/2006 01:25:48 PM
This is really a great texture photo! I love everything about it: composition. colors. prickly texture. Great job.
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 04/07/2006 12:27:13 PM
I would like to see the focus a little further back on the top needles. Still got a nine from me.
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 04/07/2006 02:34:50 AM
Ouch! Awesome color and sharp detail. I can "feel" it, without wanting to feel it! :) 10!
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 04/07/2006 01:48:32 AM
Nice shot here! Stong composition. Good use of dof. Great lighting. Interesting subject. Good example of a texture shot. Nice job :-)
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