Desert plants

Cornflake

Criticism is always welcome.

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Richard

Both are lovely, Don. I'm curious about the light in #2--did you use a flash or reflector? HDR? Post-processing magic? The result is quite striking in any event.

torags

The composition of #2 is also excellent... in lining up the light sources

denisegoldberg

I really like the second image, both the exposure and the composition stand out to me.

Cornflake

Richard, denise, rags, thanks for the comments. Richard, in the second I used a flash bounced off a reflector. I tried various approaches and that one worked best. There wasn't much processing for either one.

Richard

Cool. Thx.

Stumblebum

Masterful Don! Bravo!!

Cornflake

Thanks very much, Taz.

willard3

The light in no 2 is excellent.

Juano

Beautiful...

Cornflake

Willard, Cristobal, belated thanks! I've been traveling and off the internet but I appreciate the comments.

paddler4

The subtle colors and textures in the first are beautiful. I have done a few shots of that sort, but I haven't managed to capture that variety.

Cornflake

paddler4, I've taken many photos of agaves and I've failed far more than I've succeeded. Thanks. I'm fond of the first one.

roaddog52

A great set! Love the abstract view of #1 and the color, light and composition of #2.

Phil

Cornflake

Thanks, Phil!