My first Macro - Cactus

MATTY_T · Apr 24, 2009

Just got a new lens today so I had to check it out! Took this shot of one of the small cactus plants that is about the size of a golf ball, maybe a little bit bigger. Anyways, check it out and give me some feed back. Thanks!

BoostedHoo · Apr 25, 2009

beautiful

ValDR · Apr 25, 2009

Great colors and patterns

MATTY_T · Apr 25, 2009

BoostedHoo said:
beautiful

ValDR said:
Great colors and patterns

Thanks! :mrgreen:

Jay5oh · Apr 25, 2009

That isn't what I expeceted when I opened the thread. Very nice, the colors and composition are great.

Do'Urden's Eyes · Apr 25, 2009

Its good, I would have preferred the focus on the point where all the needles meet in the top right of the frame.

Phranquey · Apr 25, 2009

Very nice....:thumbup:

If that is a plant you have in the house, it would make a great subject for experimenting with lighting angles, focal points, DOF, ect. I'd like to see some more of this one.

DefaultArtist · Apr 26, 2009

wow! I love the color.
nice comp too, and the detail is very sharp

how much post did you do on this?

Munky · Apr 26, 2009

Great Picture

MATTY_T · Apr 26, 2009

Thanks for all of the compliments guys! makes me feel good! lol

This cactus plant is in a little planter bowl that I can move around, so yeah i agree that i should explore this subject a little more. I will keep you posted if i do that soon!

As far as the post processing on this, I cant remember for sure.. i'd guess around 20 to 30 minutes..