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Cactus Beauty

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May, 2018

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Unable to go out after a snow and ice storm in North Carolina, I set up my tripod in the family room and started getting familiar with my new Nikon D3

He has a box full of peanuts not far away, but today, pine cones are what he wants.

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Momma Mallard managed to fine a safe place to nest in an elevated planter.

Behind The Lens

Location

My parents moved to the Southwest back in the 80s from Massachusetts. Several years later they came to visit us after we had moved to N.C. and brought me this Cactus. At the time it was about 6” tall. Dad passed in 2003. Several years later, i had to make the tough decision of admitting Mom to a memory care facility. I had prayed for a sign that I had made the right decision in doing so. Two months later, on Fathers Day, the most beautiful bloom came out of my Cactus. That was my sign from Dad that everything was OK!! So, Every other year, for the past 10 years My Cactus has bloomed. One year, three buds appeared of which two bloomed. The plant is now over a foot tall and has three babies. Looking forward to many More years of blooms.

Time

Photo was taken in the afternoon as the sun came over the house.

Lighting

It was a beautiful sunny day and only used natural lighting.

Equipment

This was shot wit my Nikon D3400 witH an AF-P Nikkor 18-55mm lens.

Inspiration

I am always in awe over this bloom and can’t get enough of it.

Editing

I knew it was ready to bloom so I checked on it several times a day u til she was ready!

In my camera bag

I always carry my 70-300 mm lens, extra battery and charger, lens wipes and filters.

Feedback

Just be patient when taking flower photos and take a lot of shots!!

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