Monster Catus Bloom

© randy dannheim

Monster Catus Bloom

Uploaded: June 10, 2008

Description

Nature never ceases to amaze me with it's beauty. This Cacti was located in Chandler, AZ. in a subdivision where my parents live. This image was captured in the early morning. This beauty of a night bloomming cactus flower opened just after midnight and will be completely wilted by noon that same day. aperture = F/18, shutter = 1/200, lens = Tamron 28-75 @45mm. Handheld w/2sec self-timer to reduce shake, minor corrections in PS3.

Exif: F Number: 18, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/200 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 45.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 40D

Comments

Colette M. Metcalf June 10, 2008

Pretty image! #939587

randy dannheim June 10, 2008

Thank you Colette. #6045647

Sherran Andersen level-classic June 10, 2008

Wonderful capture. Sherran #6045675

Melissa Olsen June 11, 2008

Beautiful color and light.
Randy I too am amaze at nature and her beauty. You captured this very well. #6048000

randy dannheim June 11, 2008

Thank yopu Melissa #6048156

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