Cactus portraits

[Urbanflyer]

I had fun working with my new Dx7500 on the KOFA Reserve in southern Arizona. I experimented with the quality of the high ISO available, even when not really needed. Ended up adding gaussian blur prior to sharpening to reduce the graininess. Here is a series of cactus portaits that were fun to do.
#1
Cactus portrait--KOFA by urbanflyer, on Flickr
#2
Cactus portrait--KOFA by urbanflyer, on Flickr
#3
Cactus portrait--KOFA by urbanflyer, on Flickr

[Wavelength]

Very nice set of images

[FootLoose]

I find cactus fun to shoot too, Judith, because they don't blow about in the breeze . I like the 3rd image for the contrast in colours.

[Urbanflyer]

I find cactus fun to shoot too, Judith, because they don't blow about in the breeze . I like the 3rd image for the contrast in colours.

Thanks!

[Jim A]

Glad you were enjoying the shoot, Judith. I particularly like the third image.

[Urbanflyer]

Glad you were enjoying the shoot, Judith. I particularly like the third image.

I think it was my favorite, too, but wasn't sure others would like it! Thank you!

[purplehaze]

I really need like the third one, Judith. Great abstract.

[Urbanflyer]

I really need like the third one, Judith. Great abstract.

Thanks!

[AndrewMcD]

How high was the ISO setting? Were the photos cropped at all?
Like others I am particularly taken with the third image.

[rpcrowe]

Cacti are beautiful, especially when shot against a deep blue, polarized, Southwestern sky. I love the delicate greens of those plants.

[Urbanflyer]

How high was the ISO setting? Were the photos cropped at all?
Like others I am particularly taken with the third image.

ISO was 4000-- some cropping in # 3 but minimal in the others.

Thanks for looking.

[Urbanflyer]

Cacti are beautiful, especially when shot against a deep blue, polarized, Southwestern sky. I love the delicate greens of those plants.

Thanks--no polarizing on these skies however!