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Thistle
October 1

I realize this is a noxious weed, and not a likely subject for photography, but there's not too much left to photograph in my yard. Taken for class assignment, still working on composition.


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Guest 14-Oct-2005 22:54
Great shot mom. I absolutely love the colors and composition in this image!! The off-center placement of the thistle is just perfect!
Mark Elert14-Oct-2005 21:37
I agree, thistels are made for us photographers. intersting in bloom as well as at old age. Attracts interesting insects and are usually tall enough so you don't have to lye on your knees to get a decent perspective. Lovely flowers!! And yours with the warm, just fuzzy enough, background is lovely. Give it my regards. Mark
Guest 12-Oct-2005 23:16
Perfect! Noxious weed or not, I think this is beautiful
Wolfgang Wander10-Oct-2005 23:51
Even the most obnoxious weed can make for a great picture with the right photographer behind the lens.
Wonderful colors, background and just the very right composition.
Neal Nye02-Oct-2005 11:39
I think you composition is right on the money. Beautifully sharp. They are lovely blossoms, aren't they. It would appear you don't need lessons in composition.
Guest 02-Oct-2005 10:15
weed or not it's a lovely shot. That background makes it pop and really brings out those fantastic colors. I love the contrasting textures and desert feel ... prikly weed and browns. The light from above - maybe to the right is subtle but enough to accent the details. I too like your composition ... kind of jutting out of the corner. nice work.
Steven Jusczyk02-Oct-2005 07:00
Nice composition and palette.
Ed Knepley01-Oct-2005 20:20
Very nice. Weed or not, thistles are still beautiful.
If it's for a composition class, try flipping it horizontally. Although it's the same image, different cultures react differently to different directions of leading lines. A culture that reads from left to right often find lines that lead from left to right more pleasing. In the case of your thistle, rising from the lower left corner may seem more "natural" to some - and maybe not. Just a thought - my "mentor" has me examine every image rotated and flipped in every which direction.
Olaf Herrig01-Oct-2005 20:02
A very nice macro work!
Jeffery Stahlman01-Oct-2005 19:52
very nice
Herb 01-Oct-2005 18:30
Nice shot
J. Scott Coile01-Oct-2005 18:21
Super composition! Incredible bokeh.