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Sunset Cactus Flower

We have had my large Sagurao type cactus for at least 10 years in my cactus and succulent collection. This is the first time it has flowered. The flowers are la...
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We have had my large Sagurao type cactus for at least 10 years in my cactus and succulent collection. This is the first time it has flowered. The flowers are large about 15 cm across, The flowers hang down and the soft light at sunset brings out the pastel yellow and white in the flowers. These flowers only last 48 hours. then the cactus may not flower for another 10 years
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NIKON D5300

settings

Aperture f/5.0 ISO 400 Shutter 10/12500

upload_date

Jan, 2015

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638

Likes

+53

Awards

Staff Winter Selection 2015

Peer Award

Superb Composition

Top Choice

Absolute Masterpiece

Outstanding Creativity

Magnificent Capture

All Star

Superior Skill

Behind The Lens

Location

I took this shot from our back garden, the flower was a large 30cm long pure white flower of a 2 metre tall Pachycereus marginatus in the Mexican garden

Time

this was at sunset, in the middle of summer, as the soft light shines through the pure white petals

Lighting

no all-natural light, i didnt need any extra lighting as nature took care of that

Equipment

the only equipment I used was my trusty Nikon D5300 and my good 35mm kit lens - I got down under the flower on my knees on the surrounding rocks in the garden and took the shot

Inspiration

The light and the flower as both only last a very quick time, the sunset for a few minutes and the huge flower for 24 hours, this cactus rarely flowers so to see the flower was a once in a lifetime event.

Editing

no post-processing other than a crop and quick curves adjustment, nature doesn't need much the light was perfect

In my camera bag

mostly the usual Nikon camera, 5 lenses, and spare battery, and that's it. I keep it simple and easy to carry

Feedback

just grab the moment, as it is fleeting, the sunset only happens for such a short time, sometimes the best photo is the simplest

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Sunset Cactus Flower

We have had my large Sagurao type cactus for at least 10 years in my cactus and succulent collection. This is the first time it has flowered. The flowers are la... Read more

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