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Venus-fly trap
Venus-fly trap
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Camera: Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Lens: Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro for Canon
Location: studio
Date: Aug 1, 2008
Galleries: Nature, Floral
Date Uploaded: Aug 1, 2008

Viewed: 511
Comments: 19
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 A while back I had some people in for lunch, and used some of these little plants for table decorations. I said to my friends; if they didn't like their lunch, they could feed it to the flowers.

Anyhow, two of the little plants have survived. With any luck because of the watering, not their bug catching abilities.

Set up was in a light tent, no particular extra processing: Convert from RAW, levels, curves, a few color adjustments, sharpen.

Oh, yes, and a few outtakes that I couldn't resist posting here.

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 08/03/2008 08:45:02 PM
okay - very cool shot - and the black background is perfect to emphasize the jagged lines and dramatic killing power of these little carnivores...
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 08/02/2008 11:42:58 PM
I just love how graphic these little plants are - so "unplant" like... I like the dark BG.
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 08/02/2008 11:12:32 PM
Ouch! this is very sharp & interesting to look at. These blossoms are small, it would be a challenge to get it as sharp & clean as this--well lit, well done, nice job.
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 08/02/2008 04:20:53 PM
Nice lighting used here. It helps define the textures on the leaf/petal, not sure what to call it.
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 08/02/2008 02:58:06 PM
beautiful (and scary) flower, I like the back background, well done
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 08/02/2008 12:58:43 PM
Wow that's cool! An excellent shot.
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 08/02/2008 09:18:28 AM
My husband loves these but can never keep one alive. He has tried and tried. Getting the watering precise is a trick that eludes him. I love the images against the black backgrounds really shows off their details. great lighting too!
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 08/02/2008 08:42:38 AM
Fantastic - gorgeous series.
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 08/02/2008 05:15:34 AM
Such a stark image; so fitting for this flower. Well done.
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 08/02/2008 04:07:39 AM
Wonderful lighting. I like the outtakes too!
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 08/01/2008 11:07:35 PM
Heheh, the hairdo outtake is my fav.
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 08/01/2008 10:27:26 PM
WOW..... I love these kind of plants and love the detail, textures and form of this plant..... Well done and I really like all three of them.....
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 08/01/2008 10:15:07 PM
I tried to grow these from seeds. The instructions said to leave it in the fridge for so long, and I forgot it was there, lol! Wonderful view of it.
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 08/01/2008 09:25:23 PM
Very cool plant! Certain times of year I have lots of little flying things sneaking in; one of these might come in handy.
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 08/01/2008 09:01:38 PM
Why does the Little Shop of Horrors come to mind here? Like the three together also.
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 08/01/2008 08:57:49 PM
My daughter was looking at these with me and said "Oh mom, those are the ones that bite you"! This is a great shot! We loved it! :)
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 08/01/2008 08:07:53 PM
I'm a fan of dark backgrounds...good choice of background for these colourful traps.
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 08/01/2008 06:47:32 PM
Extremely elegant. I have never tried raising these beauties. but might have to try now.
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 08/01/2008 05:36:37 PM
Stunning colours, a lovely image.
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