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Challenge: Free Study 2007-04 (Expert Editing*)
Camera: Kodak DCS Pro 14n
Lens: Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO Macro Super for Nikon
Location: Goodyear Arizona
Date: Apr 26, 2007
Aperture: 5.6
ISO: 80
Shutter: 1/180
Galleries: Nature, Floral
Date Uploaded: Apr 27, 2007

 Photo taken of huge growth of cacti near Goodyear Arizona. Adjusted curves to darken image then added saturation + 20 using photoshop 7.0

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Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
 05/09/2007 10:39:48 AM
Greetings from the Critique Club

I love to see these cacti,especially when they are in bloom or have all that colorful fruit clinging to the edges of the paddles.

You did get some nice lights and darks in this image, and it comes close to making it as a pattern shot. However, I think digitalknight was on the mark with his comments which i won't belabor.

When I glanced at your portfolio, I noted you have some lovely pictures of the Arizona desert. I hope you continue to find and submit them to future Challenges.
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Canon EOS-40D
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM
 05/06/2007 10:14:50 AM
Yellow is one of the hardest colours to get good detail in, especially in bright light. The composition works here however I think the light is too harsh to do the cactus flower justice.
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Canon EOS-300D Rebel
 05/01/2007 03:21:26 PM
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Mattel Barbie Photo Designer Digital Camera
 05/01/2007 09:48:11 AM
this photo has no real subject - the only thing that draws my eye is the yellow blossom - and it seems fuzzy, and is such a small percentage of the image

The view point also seems rather ordinary - as though you walked up, pointed your camera down, and snapped the shot.

The final observation is there are no compositional hints as to where my eye should go - I find my eye just wandering around the frame.

I think your eye was drawn to the yellow blossom - I would suggest that you work to show us this common image in an uncommon way - wait for more indirect sunlight? Use a bounce card to fill in the harsh shadows? But definitely fill your frame with the blossom. Then I think you'll see your scores will be higher.

Hope that helps.
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