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06-JUL-2009

LIFE CYCLE OF A CACTUS FLOWER, IN ONE IMAGE - ISO 80

This image shows the four stages of a Prickly Pear Cactus Flower. From left to right: (1) A flower about to bloom; (2) A flower already bloomed and wilting (THE FLOWERS ONLY BLOOM FOR 24 HOURS!); (3) A flower already bloomed and gone (THE WIND BLOWS AWAY THE PETALS); (4) A flower in bloom.

ISO 80. "Standard Color" film mode. 35mm focal length equivalent of 24mm.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
1/100s f/7.1 at 5.1mm iso80 full exif

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Guest 31-Jul-2009 16:01
I never post comments, but I really like this one, not necessarily for the color or detail, but I love the idea of what you were going for and got with the flower in all four stages. It shows more of a life story than just a picture of flowers. thanks.