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I know, I should look up the name, but probably one of you will know:

http://www.pbase.com/meadowlark/image/78719619.jpg

Edited by Medowlark on May 13, 2007 at 01:45 PM GMT (Reason: Improved background)

Edited by Medowlark on May 13, 2007 at 02:47 PM GMT
May 11, 2007 at 08:59 PM
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I think it's barrel cactus, Al. Whatever it is, it's a very nice shot. I'd prefer it without the distracting background shapes but it still is a lovely shot of a very interesting natural pattern. Good work!

All the best,

Endre


May 13, 2007 at 01:57 AM
Cory A. Finley
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · #41: Green Spiny Thing


I am drawn to the deep greens and the comforting whites that are hidden from touch. I like the composition. Good job.
May 13, 2007 at 02:47 AM
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Strad wrote:
I think it's barrel cactus, Al. Whatever it is, it's a very nice shot. I'd prefer it without the distracting background shapes but it still is a lovely shot of a very interesting natural pattern. Good work!

All the best,

Endre


Thanks for the tip Endre, - You know I need to start noticing those details before I post. I reshot with an attempt to improve the background.
May 13, 2007 at 04:46 PM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · #41: Green Spiny Thing


Cory A. Finley wrote:
I am drawn to the deep greens and the comforting whites that are hidden from touch. I like the composition. Good job.


Thanks Cory
May 13, 2007 at 04:47 PM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · #41: Green Spiny Thing


I love cacti Al, and you have captured this one well. I think Endre is right about the family this belongs to. The white cushions around the spines looks so soft it almost begs to be touched...big mistake. Nice job and a great fit for the assignment.
May 13, 2007 at 10:52 PM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · #41: Green Spiny Thing


Thanks Tom. We have a bowl, maybe 18 or 20 inches in diameter with several varieties of Cacti, including this one. It was a gift though, so I don't know much about them. I love it when they bloom and of course they don't need a lot of care.


May 13, 2007 at 11:32 PM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · #41: Green Spiny Thing


Tremendous improvement, Al! Now it's a real contender. Great work!

All the best,

Endre
May 14, 2007 at 02:10 AM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · #41: Green Spiny Thing


Thanks again Endre!
May 14, 2007 at 09:48 AM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · #41: Green Spiny Thing


I didn't see the first one, but this one is excellent! I like the colors, and the crop is perfect, too!
May 14, 2007 at 02:10 PM
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This is a wild looking shot! Once again, it blows my mind to see such fascinating images that I have never seen before. This one is very crisp, has tons of patterns in it, has some kind of alien growth on top, sort of gros, good framing, you name it. All around nice shot

Steve
May 14, 2007 at 07:26 PM
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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · #41: Green Spiny Thing


Great re-take Al. One of the pleasures of this forum is the good advice you get and it's free.
May 14, 2007 at 09:24 PM
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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · #41: Green Spiny Thing


Phlly, Steve and Bill,

Thanks much for the looks and comments.

Steve, - interesting that you should call that "alien growth" - that's kind of what I thought about it.

Al
May 14, 2007 at 09:29 PM
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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · #41: Green Spiny Thing


Nice I didnt see the other but this is sharp!
May 16, 2007 at 09:19 PM
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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · #41: Green Spiny Thing


I agree with Endre !! A definite finalist !!
May 17, 2007 at 12:12 PM
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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · #41: Green Spiny Thing


hhski wrote:
Nice I didnt see the other but this is sharp!

Thanks Howard, This is my Carl Zeiss lens, which I like for this sort of shot when I have time to get the manual focus right.

Al
May 18, 2007 at 07:07 AM
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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · #41: Green Spiny Thing


judi wrote:
I agree with Endre !! A definite finalist !!

Thanks judi, Glad you like it.

Al
May 18, 2007 at 07:08 AM





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