Cactus Flower

Uploaded: February 01, 2012

Description

Re-worked.

f/5.6, 1/250, 100 ISO, 55mm.

I'm searching for affordable airfare to go see Judy K in Alabama! We'll have loads of fun if I can find something that won't break the bank! LOL

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/250 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 55.00 mm, Model: PENTAX K10D

Comments

Julie Christiansen February 01, 2012

Fine close up. #1440600

Robert R. Goodman February 01, 2012

Hi Kitty,Beautiful capture Buddy.see a lot of those lowers out here.I'm sure you will have a lot of fun,Happy TKW Day!!!! #9959437

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe February 01, 2012

Outstanding color and detail Kitty!! Good luck with the tickets! #9959446

Marijana Fajgl February 01, 2012

Amazing details and colours! Fantastic capture, Kitty! #9959473

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe February 01, 2012

Beautiful details and colors, Kitty. Good luck with the tickets. We just brought 3 tickets to fly to Utah in June and WOW!! #9959580

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic February 01, 2012

The colour and lighting are outstanding Kitty. #9959594

Monnie Ryan February 01, 2012

Beautiful flowers, Kitty! And hope you're able to find something affordable so you can go! #9959614

Stan Kwasniowski February 01, 2012

Kitty, beautiful #9959623

Mary Timman February 01, 2012

Wow..another trip..you are really seeing the country and friends. Good for you!
This is a beautiful macro with excellent colors and detail. #9959675

Claudia Kuhn level-classic February 01, 2012

Sounds like a fun get together, beautiful macro, love the detail and colors #9959678

Leslie McLain level-classic February 01, 2012

Beautiful capture and colors, Kitty. #9959700

Phyllis A. Houghton February 01, 2012

I love the colors and lighting on this beautiful cactus. I hope you can find tickets!!! sounds like fun. #9959702

Millie A. Talarico level-classic February 01, 2012

Beautiful color, detail, against a dark background nicely captured, Kitty~! #9959714

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic February 01, 2012

Beautiful details and colors Kitty!,
Amalia #9959727

Gord MacEachern February 01, 2012

Wow Kitty, this is a real beauty, the colors and detail are fantastic!! #9959768

Phillip R. Connolly February 01, 2012

A beautiful cactus floral, Kitty! It would be a brave person to try and pick those flowers bare handed!! Excellent!

Phil #9959775

Barbara Waldoch February 01, 2012

Beautiful shot, Kitty! #9959950

Tamara K. Walker level-classic February 01, 2012

Wonderful details and colors. #9959952

Martha R. Mazon level-classic February 01, 2012

Oooh, beautiful cactus flowers, Kitty!! Wonderful colors, light and perspective. #9959975

Hendrik Storme February 02, 2012

Lovely colors and details,well done!!! #9960309

Ken Smith level-classic February 02, 2012

Are you ready for the big snowstorm??? Maybe you could shovel snow for the neighbors...get a little extra money for your trip to Alabama?? :-) #9960371

Karen Bacon February 02, 2012

this is beautiful Kitty! #9960681

Tammy Espino February 02, 2012

Excellent capture!! I am sure you will have a blast!! :) Glad you didn't get poked by any cactus~ #9960743

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic February 02, 2012

Pretty!!! #9960799

Patrick Rouzes level-classic February 02, 2012

Lovely colors, tones, textures, lighting, comp & b/g here, Ma! Winner inmy book!
Good luck with tickets!
#9960854

Kathy Salerni level-classic February 02, 2012

A superb cactus macro, Kitty, with beautiful colors, light and clarity! #9960890

Mike Clime February 02, 2012

Really pretty with terrific light and colors, Kitty! #9961084

JO ANN CLEVELAND February 02, 2012

Love your perspective, beautiful image
Kitty, a favorite for me!!

jo ann c. #9961158

David Phalen February 02, 2012

Beautiful colors and details!! Love It!! #9961316

John Connolly February 02, 2012

Vibrant color and superb detail here Kitty! Good luck finding your tickets at the right price! #9961360

Gina Cormier February 02, 2012

Beautiful Kittycat!!!! #9961465

Emile Abbott level-deluxe February 02, 2012

Great macro full of color and details. We have tons out here. Good luck with the air fare to Alabama, Kitty. #9961619

Carol L. Fowler February 02, 2012

Gorgeous flowers- such rich color! #9961813

Patricia A. Casey level-deluxe February 03, 2012

Wonderful capture of I think might be an "emery board" barrel cactus....maybe you should plan a trip to Arizona say in March/April/May.....you'd have blast here photographing all the cactus in bloom....maybe even some wildflowers..(not sure about those this year...) Well if you go to Alabama...have a great time...I'm sure you will! Cheers, =^..^= #9962555

Shirley A. Kinney February 03, 2012

Beautiful, Kitty. #9964113

Ellen Hodges February 04, 2012

Super beautiful color and pov in this awesome closeup, Kitty!! Does Southwest go there. They sometimes have some great internet deals!! #9964334

Judy V. Kennamer level-classic February 04, 2012

Beautiful Kitty!!! Can't wait to see you again -- keep looking for those tickets Girl!!!!
#9965097

Kaye Burazin February 04, 2012

Simply beautiful Kitty #9965426

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna February 04, 2012

Thank you very much everyone! :-) Kitty #9965505

Nikki McDonald level-classic February 04, 2012

How very very pretty, Kitty. Excellent detail. #9965552

Nancy L. Green level-classic February 04, 2012

AWESOME everything in this beautiful floral Kitty!! I bet you ARE ready to get away from all that winter!! Have a great time!! <>< #9965703

Hendrik Storme February 05, 2012

Super colors and comp,a beauty,Kitty! #9965911

Val Feldman level-deluxe February 06, 2012

Love these beauties - bet this was taken on one of your TX trips! Beautiful color, super detail and comp, Ms. Kitty...and good luck scouring for a decent price on those tickets!! Be persistent - there are some good buys out there! #9968318

Candice C. Calhoun level-deluxe February 07, 2012

Gorgeous floral macro! Hope you get to go see Judy, I know you will have fun!

ccc #9969768

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna February 07, 2012

Thank you Nikki, Nancy, Hendrik, Val and ccc! :-) Kitty #9970480

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic February 09, 2012

No wonderf the Cactus plant guards with its thorns, the flowers are so beautiful and perhaps they don't bloom so frequently. A very precious capture Kitty. Beautiful work. #9974198

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna February 10, 2012

Thank you Reynaldo! :-) k #9976274

Jill Odice level-classic February 20, 2012

Such nice detail and clarity! beautifu colors and a lovely image! #9992582

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna February 21, 2012

Thank you Jill! :-) Kitty #9994976

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