15 | October
"III"
General: 8:23 PM on 6/13/07 | Canon 5D
Technical: 10sec | f/10.0 | 35mm | ISO-320
Lens: EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Exposure Mode: Manual
Exposure Bias: +0
Flash: No

For this image, I set the camera on long exposure and then using multiple, handheld triggered bursts from m 580EX flash unit, I "painted" the cactus from different angles.

categories: desert nature

Thoughts of: jt
October 15th, 2007 at 1:52 PM

Good job on the lighting in this one.

Thoughts of: Albedo
October 15th, 2007 at 2:17 PM

How come you raised the ISO to 320 although you went for a long exposure shot ?

Nice effect ! Though the cactus might be a little overexposed on the very left side, isn't it ?

Thoughts of: Sherri
October 16th, 2007 at 9:41 AM

Cool cactus, but I just love that star in that barren sky.

Thoughts of: Rose
October 16th, 2007 at 4:09 PM

He's kind of spooky, waving it's arms... ;) I like the picture, think the light on the green really gives it a nice effect. Well done!

Thoughts of: Mom
October 19th, 2007 at 12:35 PM

This cactus has a lot of character - the flower buds look like fingers waving at us. The green against the night sky is very unique, but I agree with Sherri that the star adds that special touch to the picture.

Thoughts of: Abe
December 2nd, 2007 at 10:30 AM

Nice effect with the lighting, and the purple and orange hues of the desert evening in the background really compliment the cactus. Nicely done.

Thoughts of: jyoseph
February 29th, 2008 at 9:55 PM

very creative! I was going to ask you how you got this effect, smart thinking on your part. I'm really going to have to try this sometime. Great shot!

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