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Cactus
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Copyright: Andres Umana (andresumana) (35)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-10-21
Categories: Daily Life
Camera: Olympus Camedia C750UZ
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2005-10-28 13:28
Viewed: 855
Points: 12
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Welcome to TrekLens, Andres!

Great first (sorry, second) post, brave and unusual perspective and point of view; interesting how the overexposed parts of the cacti actually look as though they were metal surfaces. The bend of the plants makes it even more interesting. Well seen! Congrats!

Welcome to TL!

Please dont take this as harsh criticism, but a few pointers you might want to watch out for in the future:

* Watch the sun! A flash here might have helped, but your camera just cant cope with the extreme darks, and extreme brights (no digital cameras can).

* You actually have a flare in your photo from the sun. Use your hand, or a lens hood to protect the lens from the light.

The best pictures I find are taken from sunrise to around 10am, and then from 2pm onwards. I try to avoid the direct overhead sunlight as it causes you to lose details (I can't see the green where it is extremely bright, or extremely dark).

Thanks for posting! I hope to see more soon.

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  • Eden Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 167 W: 50 N: 86] (2084)
  • [2005-10-28 13:49]

Hola Andres, y bienvenido a TL.

Para ser la primera foto que cuelgas aqui está muy bien, me gusta la perspectiva que has aplicado y la nitidez de la imagin... enhorabuena
Martha

Great perspective. Nice composition. I like the effect of the over exposure in some areas (not sure if you meant to do it...)
TFS

Hi Andres.. This is so interesting shot. I like your POV. Just it might be better if the light is soft here. And welcome to TL!
Elif

Hola Andres....o como dirian en Colombia "Quiubo Andres" ;),
Bienvenido a TrekLens!
Me alegra mucho ver que cada vez hay mas y mas colombianos publicando fotos en TL y mostrando la cara positiva de nuestro pais.
Lo que mas me gusta de tu foto es la perspectiva.
Espero poder ver muchas mas fotos tuyas! =)
Angela

Mmmm, no se si lo hiciste a proposito, pero el contraste tan fuerte en la escala de grises no me llena, sin embargo le da un toque metalico que hace ver esta foto mas de una vez.

Beautyfull photo. Green cactus and blue sky. Nice combination.

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