....The 'Mexican Hat'
RATIBIDA columnifera in my gardens.31 total reviews
Comment from RV Images
great image-
The details and textures are very nice. The bright colors capture the eye well and the muted background is a great final touch. well done
reply by the author on 11-Sep-2017
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great image-
The details and textures are very nice. The bright colors capture the eye well and the muted background is a great final touch. well done
Comment Written 10-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 11-Sep-2017
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Thank you RV. Do appreciate you checking out my new piece and giving it such a fine review.
Deborah
Comment from Lisa M.
Informative Story! Excellent Focus and Clarity! Great Depth of Field! Perfect Lighting! Terrific Point of View! Framing is Excellent! Strong Initial Impact! Great job! Thanks for Sharing ;)
reply by the author on 10-Sep-2017
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Informative Story! Excellent Focus and Clarity! Great Depth of Field! Perfect Lighting! Terrific Point of View! Framing is Excellent! Strong Initial Impact! Great job! Thanks for Sharing ;)
Comment Written 10-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 10-Sep-2017
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Well that's a pretty wonderful review you've given my new piece Lisa....and very pleased you also enjoyed the included notes. Thank you so much for having a look ....and for being so kind w/ your comments. I do appreciate it.
Deborah
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Anytime! You deserve it ;)
Comment from Trajan
Great image.
It does look like a sombrero a wee bit.
The color, perspective and focus is fabulous in this shot.
I also like the purple sneaking through the yellow.
Very cool!
Too me it looks like a dancer with their right arm slightly lifted.
Nice job!
reply by the author on 10-Sep-2017
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Great image.
It does look like a sombrero a wee bit.
The color, perspective and focus is fabulous in this shot.
I also like the purple sneaking through the yellow.
Very cool!
Too me it looks like a dancer with their right arm slightly lifted.
Nice job!
Comment Written 10-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 10-Sep-2017
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Some people say a 10 gallon hat but technically it's AKA name is 'Mexican Hat' Trajan.... I also see the dancer (but then I see little dancers in many of my flowers lol) Do appreciate you checking out my new piece and thank you for such a lovely review of it.
Deborah
Comment from nikman
Not sure how you relate your nice flower shot to a Mexican hat? Your photo benefits from having a good composition, it's sharp and is well exposed. Nicely taken!
reply by the author on 10-Sep-2017
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Not sure how you relate your nice flower shot to a Mexican hat? Your photo benefits from having a good composition, it's sharp and is well exposed. Nicely taken!
Comment Written 10-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 10-Sep-2017
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Do you not see a sombrero there Nik??? With the tall center seed head and yellow petals as the brim?? Let me know if you don't....lol Do appreciate you having a look and thank you for a very fine review.
Deborah
Comment from El-mundo
What a fascinating narrative about this incredibly diverse and useful plant/flower, one I've never seen or heard of before that grows in your magical garden full of all the world's cures and curiosities! A fantastic shot also capturing the plant from a great POV, showing it's weird burnt corn cob head sticking out of a banana peel (in fact I suspect you've just made this up because you're running out of stuff to photograph ;)) with great clarity and in lovely lighting. The detail and structure of the plant is fascinating, with the green leaves and blurred background creating good contrast and accentuating your homemade banana peel and burnt corn statue further - and is that a bee I see peeping round the corner of the head of the plant? lovely shot and overall fascinating piece, great work Deb! Every day's a school day!! :)
reply by the author on 10-Sep-2017
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What a fascinating narrative about this incredibly diverse and useful plant/flower, one I've never seen or heard of before that grows in your magical garden full of all the world's cures and curiosities! A fantastic shot also capturing the plant from a great POV, showing it's weird burnt corn cob head sticking out of a banana peel (in fact I suspect you've just made this up because you're running out of stuff to photograph ;)) with great clarity and in lovely lighting. The detail and structure of the plant is fascinating, with the green leaves and blurred background creating good contrast and accentuating your homemade banana peel and burnt corn statue further - and is that a bee I see peeping round the corner of the head of the plant? lovely shot and overall fascinating piece, great work Deb! Every day's a school day!! :)
Comment Written 10-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 10-Sep-2017
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ahahahah Oh Ed you have not seen even half of what I grow in my magical gardens yet! So very pleased you enjoyed the notes....I'm afraid they were a bit long-winded today but it's just an amazing little blossom w/ a lot to say for itself...lol And YES it is a bee! Good eye- you have been the very first to notice it. Do love your idea re: some old banana peels w/ a corn cob statue at it's center...lol if I ever run out of things to photograph that is. Thank you as always Ed for such a marvelous review....and for having a REALLY good look. I so appreciate it.
Deborah
Comment from shoregrass
Great notes as always. My weekly horticulture lesson :). Absolutely beautiful color and detail. The elegance of every petal and every twist of them stands out all crowned by the hat. Framed and cropped just right. A sunny light for a gloomy Florida day.
reply by the author on 10-Sep-2017
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Great notes as always. My weekly horticulture lesson :). Absolutely beautiful color and detail. The elegance of every petal and every twist of them stands out all crowned by the hat. Framed and cropped just right. A sunny light for a gloomy Florida day.
Comment Written 10-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 10-Sep-2017
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They were a bit longer than usual this time Ed.....oops...lol I am VERY happy to have been able to add even a bit of a bright spot to your gloomy Florida day. Stay safe and thank YOU so much for giving my new piece such a really lovely review. You're a peach!!
Deborah
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My pleasure. Power still on. Storm has weakened which will help a bit. Worse of it for us after midnight.
Comment from Linda Wetzel
I love the textures captured in this photo. The delicate details of the petals contrast nicely with the rougher texture of the seeds on the cone. I like the way the blue tones in the background are captured in the reflected light on the leaves under the flower.
reply by the author on 10-Sep-2017
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I love the textures captured in this photo. The delicate details of the petals contrast nicely with the rougher texture of the seeds on the cone. I like the way the blue tones in the background are captured in the reflected light on the leaves under the flower.
Comment Written 10-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 10-Sep-2017
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The leaves and stems of this flower have tiny little hairs too Linda. Definitely an interesting blossom. Do appreciate you having a look and thanks so much for the very fine review you've given it.
Deborah
Comment from booklotto
Love your description. Gorgeous colors. Extreme beauty. Very colorful. Presenting the glory of this flower is stunning, BG is spot on. Tiny details are perfect here. I love this one, so well done to see.
reply by the author on 10-Sep-2017
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Love your description. Gorgeous colors. Extreme beauty. Very colorful. Presenting the glory of this flower is stunning, BG is spot on. Tiny details are perfect here. I love this one, so well done to see.
Comment Written 10-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 10-Sep-2017
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I'm afraid they got a bit long this time BL so do appreciate your comment re: my notes. Thank you for that. But also appreciate the outstanding review and shiny gold star rating! Always enjoy a little extra sparkle so a big thank you for THAT as well.
Deborah
Comment from supergold
very long....and interesting narrative: glad to learn that domestic livestock have something to treat their headache; lol;
not the most beautiful flower shape, but the yellow color is unbelievable beautiful; great capture;
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reply by the author on 10-Sep-2017
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very long....and interesting narrative: glad to learn that domestic livestock have something to treat their headache; lol;
not the most beautiful flower shape, but the yellow color is unbelievable beautiful; great capture;
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Comment Written 10-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 10-Sep-2017
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Was a bit long SG....sorry about that. The color IS stunning...you're right about that. Thank you so much for having a look at my new piece....and reading my long-winded notes....lol
Deborah
Comment from Sreesha P S
Excellent snap. Colors are so beautiful and attractive, the yellow flower to green background makes the picture more lovely. Perfectly focused. Thanks for sharing
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reply by the author on 10-Sep-2017
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Excellent snap. Colors are so beautiful and attractive, the yellow flower to green background makes the picture more lovely. Perfectly focused. Thanks for sharing
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Comment Written 10-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 10-Sep-2017
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Do appreciate you checking out my new post Sreesha and thank you for the wonderful review you've given it.
Deborah