Succulent Bloom with Dew Drop
Oct 3, 2013 15:38:04 #
This is my first post in this section and I think it fits the criteria - please correct me if I am mistaken.
The rains of the Pacific Northwest have started early this year as compared to the last 2, so what I call "Lemonade Season" (when you have lemons...) is in full swing. The astemaria are doing well considering the cool nights so they are the feature of the shot. C&C welcome.
The rains of the Pacific Northwest have started early this year as compared to the last 2, so what I call "Lemonade Season" (when you have lemons...) is in full swing. The astemaria are doing well considering the cool nights so they are the feature of the shot. C&C welcome.
Astemaria After the Rain
Oct 3, 2013 15:59:15 #
Carter Power wrote:
This is my first post in this section and I think it fits the criteria - please correct me if I am mistaken.
The rains of the Pacific Northwest have started early this year as compared to the last 2, so what I call "Lemonade Season" (when you have lemons...) is in full swing. The astemaria are doing well considering the cool nights so they are the feature of the shot. C&C welcome.
The rains of the Pacific Northwest have started early this year as compared to the last 2, so what I call "Lemonade Season" (when you have lemons...) is in full swing. The astemaria are doing well considering the cool nights so they are the feature of the shot. C&C welcome.
Carter, that is a beautifully taken photo, never seen one before. Thanks for posting
Oct 3, 2013 16:02:30 #
CJartist wrote:
Carter, that is a beautifully taken photo, never seen one before. Thanks for posting
Thank you CJartist. I love the vibrancy of the bloom...so much to enjoy.
:oops: It seem that I have posted proof that I recently had a "seniors moment". I had planned to post one shot and changed my mind in mid-process...great except I forgot to change the title of the post. So no, I really don't think that an astemaria is a succulent. Here is the photo that was originally planned so the thread title is correct... eventually :oops:
My apologies for any confusion...other than my own :lol:
This is the Succulent!
Oct 3, 2013 16:32:03 #
Both fantastic images. And if it weren't for senior moments I wouldn't have any excitement. ;-)
Oct 3, 2013 16:50:52 #
Photog8 wrote:
Both fantastic images. And if it weren't for senior moments I wouldn't have any excitement. ;-)
Thanks for being so understanding Photog8. So glad you enjoyed the images too.
Oct 4, 2013 08:44:03 #
Carter Power wrote:
Thank you CJartist. I love the vibrancy of the blo... (show quote)
Carter, I didn't think that the astemaria was a succulent but the newly posted one of the correct flower is beautiful and love the color red.
Oct 4, 2013 14:59:08 #
Second one is my favorite if you have a macro lens your next assignment is to isolate one of the drops that shows refraction.
Oct 4, 2013 15:53:31 #
CJartist wrote:
Carter, I didn't think that the astemaria was a succulent but the newly posted one of the correct flower is beautiful and love the color red.
It when I was replying to your post that I realized what I had - rather hadn't - done. :oops: Just a bit embarrassing. I did think that you had been oh so diplomatic and kind not to point out the glaring error...thank you.
Glad you enjoyed the second post.
Oct 4, 2013 16:55:46 #
jrb1213 wrote:
Second one is my favorite if you have a macro lens your next assignment is to isolate one of the drops that shows refraction.
Hi jrb1213. Thank you for looking in and leaving a comment and a challenge. I do have a macro lens - actually two...a 2.8/50 and a 2.8/100. Rain is not a problem around here to produce a nice water drop. The trick is finding a day without wind to blow the flower and the water drop. Will see what I can do...thanks.
Oct 4, 2013 17:46:35 #
Carter Power wrote:
Hi jrb1213. Thank you for looking in and leaving a comment and a challenge. I do have a macro lens - actually two...a 2.8/50 and a 2.8/100. Rain is not a problem around here to produce a nice water drop. The trick is finding a day without wind to blow the flower and the water drop. Will see what I can do...thanks.
If you have a nice day and no wet petals , mix up some sugar water and place a drop where you need it. The sugar water has better cohesion (bigger drops) than pure water
Oct 4, 2013 18:02:38 #
jrb1213 wrote:
If you have a nice day and no wet petals , mix up some sugar water and place a drop where you need it. The sugar water has better cohesion (bigger drops) than pure water
Great tip!! :idea: Thanks so much...Carter
Oct 5, 2013 05:15:25 #
Oct 5, 2013 10:58:28 #
Thanks macro2009. I'm sure I will...thanks again. Carter
Oct 6, 2013 13:11:40 #
Oct 6, 2013 13:51:46 #
A-PeeR wrote:
Well done Carter, I find myself preferring the first of the two photos.
Hi William...I love astemaria and ones with some character from the rain are always on my radar. I'm not as familiar with succulents but thought the bloom was kind of different...water-gathering I guess. Thanks for looking and leaving a comment...much appreciated.
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