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Comment from Saylea Photography
I bet you ppl are saying that the whole thing should be in focus lol, I like this shot and the selective focus! Great close crop and frame, nice seeing it differentlY!
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2011
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I bet you ppl are saying that the whole thing should be in focus lol, I like this shot and the selective focus! Great close crop and frame, nice seeing it differentlY!
Comment Written 07-Dec-2011
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2011
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Thanks so much and you are right, a few have mentioned my lack of focus - so glad you like it.
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people comment on my focus all the time lol apparently they missed the selective focus chapter :)
Comment from kathybleichroth
Can you say ouch! lol Great job on focusing on the detail. I would love to see it brightened up a bit. But even still love it this way too!! Great job :)
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2011
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Can you say ouch! lol Great job on focusing on the detail. I would love to see it brightened up a bit. But even still love it this way too!! Great job :)
Comment Written 07-Dec-2011
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2011
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Thanks Kathy, appreciate your feedback and welcome to FAR :) Mary
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your welcome and thank you!
Comment from outsideMAN
Quite an interesting specimen you found there. Do not remember seeing on like this before, but then again I am not an expert. Like your big full frame composition showing the cactus warts and all. The shot has good sharpness through most of it and is well exposed. Your settings provide lots of good detail and enjoyable colour. Good work and well done!
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2011
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Quite an interesting specimen you found there. Do not remember seeing on like this before, but then again I am not an expert. Like your big full frame composition showing the cactus warts and all. The shot has good sharpness through most of it and is well exposed. Your settings provide lots of good detail and enjoyable colour. Good work and well done!
Comment Written 06-Dec-2011
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2011
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Thanks so much for your positive feedback, really appreciated. :) Mary
Comment from amfunny
YOu need to move this into Photography. Nicely composed and focused... good sharp, crisp details in this. Good lighting as well.
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2011
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YOu need to move this into Photography. Nicely composed and focused... good sharp, crisp details in this. Good lighting as well.
Comment Written 06-Dec-2011
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2011
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Apologies, didn't even notice it was in the incorrect area - have now moved. Thanks for your great review of the photograph :) Mary
Comment from photobeat
good advice wich i am going to follow, well done Mary, indeed a very sharp shot (to a letter) colour balance and light balance are great, glad you didn't get any closer ")
beny
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2011
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good advice wich i am going to follow, well done Mary, indeed a very sharp shot (to a letter) colour balance and light balance are great, glad you didn't get any closer ")
beny
Comment Written 06-Dec-2011
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2011
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Thank Beny, appreciate your great feedback :) Mary
Comment from David Ruhl
I used to have a huge cactus garden, so I appreciate the beauty of cacti.
This is an interesting shot, but unfortunately some large areas are out of focus.
I've never seen one with such a large concentration of needles on one side. That makes it an interesting subject with potential, so you might consider shooting it again.
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2011
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I used to have a huge cactus garden, so I appreciate the beauty of cacti.
This is an interesting shot, but unfortunately some large areas are out of focus.
I've never seen one with such a large concentration of needles on one side. That makes it an interesting subject with potential, so you might consider shooting it again.
Comment Written 06-Dec-2011
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2011
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Thanks for your feedback, much appreciated.
Comment from irene4577
Very sharp picture! Ha! I wonder why the concentration of barbs to one side? I think it is cropped a bit too close on top but really a neat picture!
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2011
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Very sharp picture! Ha! I wonder why the concentration of barbs to one side? I think it is cropped a bit too close on top but really a neat picture!
Comment Written 05-Dec-2011
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2011
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Thanks so much appreciate your comments.
Comment from Flight_of_Raven
Well, first of all I'd like to say that I really do like this shot.. the composition is excellent.. from afar it can almost be mistaken for a fuzzy pickle... love abstract potential like that! Off-center composition keeps the photo dynamic. Color contrast is great, the greens are strong and contrast nicely with both the darker background and the lighter "hairs." Exposure is good though the flash has burned out points in the frame.. I would suggest diffusing the light source and using a polarizing filter to reduce glare.
Unfortunately, in this photo there's a problem with the focus. I don't want to say it's completely "out of focus," because I don't think that's the case, instead it appears that the point of focus is in the wrong place. My eye feels like it should be drawn to an area about a third down on the cactus (where it appears closest to the camera), but is rejected by excessive blurriness. (The point of focus might be further back in the hairs?) Anyway, what I think you need is either a deeper depth of field or simply put the point of focus where you think the viewers will expect to find it. Other than that pesky problem, though, I really like this shot! Thanks for sharing!
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2011
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Well, first of all I'd like to say that I really do like this shot.. the composition is excellent.. from afar it can almost be mistaken for a fuzzy pickle... love abstract potential like that! Off-center composition keeps the photo dynamic. Color contrast is great, the greens are strong and contrast nicely with both the darker background and the lighter "hairs." Exposure is good though the flash has burned out points in the frame.. I would suggest diffusing the light source and using a polarizing filter to reduce glare.
Unfortunately, in this photo there's a problem with the focus. I don't want to say it's completely "out of focus," because I don't think that's the case, instead it appears that the point of focus is in the wrong place. My eye feels like it should be drawn to an area about a third down on the cactus (where it appears closest to the camera), but is rejected by excessive blurriness. (The point of focus might be further back in the hairs?) Anyway, what I think you need is either a deeper depth of field or simply put the point of focus where you think the viewers will expect to find it. Other than that pesky problem, though, I really like this shot! Thanks for sharing!
Comment Written 05-Dec-2011
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2011
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Wow thanks for your indepth review, very much appreciated.
Comment from martyleo
Nice close up of the cactus. Even with a slightly soft focus the spines show up well. I like the composition and the colors. The lighting is good. I like the dark background on the right which complements the colors of the plant and add to the composition. Good macro shot.
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2011
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Nice close up of the cactus. Even with a slightly soft focus the spines show up well. I like the composition and the colors. The lighting is good. I like the dark background on the right which complements the colors of the plant and add to the composition. Good macro shot.
Comment Written 05-Dec-2011
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2011
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Thanks so much for your feedback.
Comment from canon shooter
The flash sure gave you very good light to bring out the detail. This looks like some that are in my yard. This is a very interesting cactus. I will be waiting for some interesting photos when you get back in the garden.
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2011
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The flash sure gave you very good light to bring out the detail. This looks like some that are in my yard. This is a very interesting cactus. I will be waiting for some interesting photos when you get back in the garden.
Comment Written 05-Dec-2011
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2011
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Thanks so much, won't be going out for next few days as forecast temperatures are high 30's. :) Mary