....The 'Mexican Hat'
RATIBIDA columnifera in my gardens.31 total reviews
Comment from Linda Bickston
You have taken a most wonderful flower and placed it where we can see it and appreciate it's beauty. You description of it just endeared this flower to our hearts. This photo is excellent. The colors are vibrant, and the focus is crystal clear.
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2017
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You have taken a most wonderful flower and placed it where we can see it and appreciate it's beauty. You description of it just endeared this flower to our hearts. This photo is excellent. The colors are vibrant, and the focus is crystal clear.
Comment Written 11-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2017
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awwww....you are very kind Linda and I am flattered when you and your very artistic eye check out one of my pieces then give it such a marvelous review. Thank you so very much.
Deborah
Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Deborah,
A beautiful picture of this golden Mexican Hat flower with it's tall cone of pistel & stamens surrounded by it's golden petals that hang around it. Beautiful composition framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Susan
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2017
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Deborah,
A beautiful picture of this golden Mexican Hat flower with it's tall cone of pistel & stamens surrounded by it's golden petals that hang around it. Beautiful composition framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Susan
Comment Written 11-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2017
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It's a standout in my gardens this time of the season Susan....for sure. Do appreciate you having a look and thank you so much for the fine review you've given it.
Deborah
Comment from iPhone7
Oh this is a nice one BB. I really like the bright and dramatic yellows against the subtle greens of the background. AH...just now spotted the little guy snooping around on the top of the flower. I hope he is keeping an eye on you. BTW, I am in Lawton, OK right now visiting Fort Sill where I was a young (very) lieutenant and Captain in the Army Field Artillery. Went to old unit area. Geez, it is abandoned and scheduled for demolition. Makes me a little sad. Oh well, life and things change. Oops, got off on a tangent there. Anyway BB this is a great shot ~ Steve BB
reply by the author on 11-Sep-2017
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Oh this is a nice one BB. I really like the bright and dramatic yellows against the subtle greens of the background. AH...just now spotted the little guy snooping around on the top of the flower. I hope he is keeping an eye on you. BTW, I am in Lawton, OK right now visiting Fort Sill where I was a young (very) lieutenant and Captain in the Army Field Artillery. Went to old unit area. Geez, it is abandoned and scheduled for demolition. Makes me a little sad. Oh well, life and things change. Oops, got off on a tangent there. Anyway BB this is a great shot ~ Steve BB
Comment Written 11-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 11-Sep-2017
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LOL...hardly anyone noticed the 'little guy' there BB. You are only the second so good eye! And I enjoy your 'tangents'....can keep track of you that way you know. Thank you so much for checking out my new piece and giving it such a really nice review. Off to Mexico w/in a couple of weeks, yes?? That will help get your mind off them demolishing your old unit area....but I do understand you feeling sad. Anyway, before I get off on a tangent too...lol Thank you BB.
Deborah
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Yes off to Mexico for a month on the 30th of this month. Looking forward to getting some seascape sunset shots. I can send a few of the latest if you would like. Hope all is well BB ~ BB
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yes I would like BB! Starting this season's firewood and the guy is coming to do the work on my road later this week. Blackberry time too. ...and another month and it will be GULP garden cut down time. My least favorite thing to do. It's always a really busy time of the year.
Comment from jesuel
What a great photo and unusual I really like the bold and vibrant colors the lighting is perfect as well and I like how you have framed it in fine work here
reply by the author on 11-Sep-2017
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What a great photo and unusual I really like the bold and vibrant colors the lighting is perfect as well and I like how you have framed it in fine work here
Comment Written 11-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 11-Sep-2017
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Always happy to see you review one of my pieces James. Thank you so much for the fine review you've given this guy.
Deborah
Comment from catmal
wow thats a cool flower havent seen any of those before how big is your garden does it fit in one state lol beautiful photo you know your craft well
reply by the author on 11-Sep-2017
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wow thats a cool flower havent seen any of those before how big is your garden does it fit in one state lol beautiful photo you know your craft well
Comment Written 11-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 11-Sep-2017
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I cannot see the other ends of my gardens from the house Catmal. They are close to 1/4 mile long on either side of my road...lol there's a LOT of flowers out there. So glad you liked this one...it IS a very cool little flower. I watch it swaying in the breeze and it looks like hundreds of people w/ yellow Sombreros dancing in the sun....lol Thank you so much for having a look and for sharing one of your gold stars w/ it. You're a doll!
Deborah
Comment from Malmax
I do see the sombrero in the
flower. Its a very nice photo with excellent detail in the petals. Excellent focus and beautifully framed.
The yellow is vibrant and really pops out of the soft green background.
Very nice work.
Malmax
reply by the author on 11-Sep-2017
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I do see the sombrero in the
flower. Its a very nice photo with excellent detail in the petals. Excellent focus and beautifully framed.
The yellow is vibrant and really pops out of the soft green background.
Very nice work.
Malmax
Comment Written 11-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 11-Sep-2017
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Oh good Marsha. It always seems so obvious to me that I was really surprised when one reviewer asked what this flower had to do w/ a Mexican Hat...lol Thanks so much for checking out my new piece and giving it such a wonderful review. I do appreciate it.
Deborah
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You're most welcome
Comment from GaliaG
excelelnt focus, ligth handling and composition
the fact that the flower is not in it's prime makes the photo more interesting and unique
thanks for sharing
reply by the author on 11-Sep-2017
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excelelnt focus, ligth handling and composition
the fact that the flower is not in it's prime makes the photo more interesting and unique
thanks for sharing
Comment Written 11-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 11-Sep-2017
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It's not as clean and neat of a blossom as many of my others GG but believe it or not THIS blossom had not gone by when I photographed it. Thank you for checking it out and I do appreciate the very fine review you've given it.
Deborah
Comment from Dick Lee Shia
Witty informative notes!
Vibrant informally arranged petals with a contrasting hairy core.
Verdant backdrop pops out the bright bloom conspicuously.
Great framing with ample marginal spaces all throughout the frame...
Nice perspective & narrow DOF.
Thanks for sharing...
reply by the author on 11-Sep-2017
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Witty informative notes!
Vibrant informally arranged petals with a contrasting hairy core.
Verdant backdrop pops out the bright bloom conspicuously.
Great framing with ample marginal spaces all throughout the frame...
Nice perspective & narrow DOF.
Thanks for sharing...
Comment Written 11-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 11-Sep-2017
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Thank you Dick for checking out my new piece. I do appreciate it.....and very pleased you enjoyed my notes as well.
Deborah
Comment from karen zima
Lovely photograph. The composition is very interesting with the vertical lines and the opposing horizontal lines of the petals. The photo is crisp, clear and interesting.
reply by the author on 11-Sep-2017
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Lovely photograph. The composition is very interesting with the vertical lines and the opposing horizontal lines of the petals. The photo is crisp, clear and interesting.
Comment Written 11-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 11-Sep-2017
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New member Karen, yes?? Welcome to the site. You were the first one to comment on vertical and horizontal lines here....something I found so interesting in this image so thank you for that. Do appreciate the very fine review you gave my new piece as well. Thank you.
Deborah
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I'm glad that I spotted something in your photo that nobody else did. It all works in your photo and you did a good job.
Comment from Stringbean
Oh my! I love the artistry in this photography. Your perfect aperture and green/yellow diffused color that adds oodles of atmosphere to your photography. Your low perspective aiding in your composition. The capture of this RUDBECKIA with it's many petal in all directions and spot on focus and beautiful lighting is stunning. I love the movement created in your scene. Outstanding work with incredible details. Thanks for sharing these wonderful scenes.
reply by the author on 11-Sep-2017
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Oh my! I love the artistry in this photography. Your perfect aperture and green/yellow diffused color that adds oodles of atmosphere to your photography. Your low perspective aiding in your composition. The capture of this RUDBECKIA with it's many petal in all directions and spot on focus and beautiful lighting is stunning. I love the movement created in your scene. Outstanding work with incredible details. Thanks for sharing these wonderful scenes.
Comment Written 10-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 11-Sep-2017
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Love it Mary Lynn...."....oodles of atmosphere" Exactly what I saw when I was doing up this image. Thank you! That's a very generous and outstanding review you gave my little blossom....topped off w/ a gold star. I do really appreciate both Mary Lynn and am very pleased you enjoyed my little yellow flower image as much as I did putting it together!
Deborah