What’s Your Preference?

pjflan7 · #1 (**permalink**) 07-12-2009, 04:22 AM

It was raining today and so I never left the store (Lowe's) but instead hauled out my camera to our garden center. It's been a while since I have ventured out there with the camera. Obviously I stayed under the canopy while it was raining and ventured out in between showers. I noticed a small rack of cacti/succulents and of course was reminded of the great saguaros of Arizona except that these were the great pygmies that would rest nicely on your window sill. They could all fit in the palm of your hand. I noticed one cactus was about to bloom and then I noticed some type of plant that is part of the cacti family that had this beautiful strand of blooms (last two shots) Lindy, after all of the education you have given me, I hope that this will be a special treat...like a student giving his teacher an apple!

villafane928 · #2 (**permalink**) 07-12-2009, 05:05 AM

wow patrick these are stunning. love your use of the dof. excellent work!

pjflan7 · #3 (**permalink**) 07-12-2009, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by villafane928

wow patrick these are stunning. love your use of the dof. excellent work!

Jeff, you are really looking the part of the stud.....It is probably time to change my own mug quite frankly

lindyannajones · #4 (**permalink**) 07-12-2009, 05:18 AM

Oh My! Just look at them! They are all beautiful. I love the way the buds of the fuchsia colored bloom nestles together, the barrel cactus looks like it is blooming stars and the last two are just beautiful in coral and yellow. You are becoming quite the macro artist, Patrick! Sometimes, especially with cactus, you have to get close enough and be willing to see them through fresh eyes to see their beauty. Mission accomplished! I'm sending you a virtual hug!

jakethepig · #5 (**permalink**) 07-12-2009, 09:29 AM

Wowwww Patrick, I think these are some of your best ever mate. They are outstanding. I think we all learnt a lot from Lindys classes but with these mate, I think you will go top of the class. They are all brilliant but the last one is superb.
You have excelled my friend.

Dave.

leonaashlee · #6 (**permalink**) 07-12-2009, 11:20 AM

Wow Patrick, these are just beautiful. The colors are outstanding...gorgeous shots.

Chewys Dad · #7 (**permalink**) 07-12-2009, 11:23 AM

Very Nice Patrick, your getting that macro work down my friend! Great control of D.o.f and your focus is crisp and clear!
Thanks for Sharing these
Michael.

shmelly · #8 (**permalink**) 07-12-2009, 11:55 AM

They're beautiful pj, love the way the first shot just disappears into colour, the blooms in the third are just so pretty, and I love the contrast of the colours in the last.