I usually go to Tucson every spring to visit a friend and while there I like to photograph the cactus bloom. Saguaro National Park
Is this a composite: No
Canon 6d, 180macro, tripod, comb for getting rid of cactus needles!
This is the strongest I’ve seen you post yet, Gerald. The colors are smooth and natural and the arrangement simplifies an otherwise complex subject. There could be a little more room to the left…either with a wider crop or add canvas. I like the OOF needles on the top. What’s the comb for…to get them off your clothes?
Nice soft light for a lovely fresh flower! I agree with @Kris_Smith about the left edge. It was obviously in some shade and you might have a look at a slightly cooler white balance, which would give the prickly pears a more realistic soft green color and move the flower more toward its natural yellow.
Gerald: Really good look at this perfect bloom. I like your DOF/POF choice especially. Nicely done. >=))>
