Jim Bodkin, APSA, PPSA
July 2024 - Rosette Succulents
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About the Image(s)
I enjoy the varied shapes and textures of the succulent family. One of my favorites is rosette shaped Encheveria species which comes in many variations and is so different from other cacti.
I captured this at the Chicago Botanic Gardens greenhouse with a Canon 40D and a Tamron 28-300mm lens at 167mm, 1/60 sec, f/14 and ISO 400, handheld.
The image was processed in LR for normal exposure and cropping, then converted to B&W within LR and a vignette added to hide the superfluous detail. I used texture and clarity to enhance the surface texture.
This round’s discussion is now closed!
10 comments posted
Jim, I would consider photoshopping the stalk out to preserve the beautiful rosette symmetry and maybe doing just a few small spot retouches. Posted: 07/08/2024 00:27:56
You are right, Christian, since this is a PID site. I am basically a nature photographer, where such modifications are not allowed, so I forget. Also, by not doing it, I keep my entire catalog intact for nature, so I don't accidentally send in a PID corrected image to a Nature competition.
You are correct, that would improve the image. Thanks for your insight.
Posted: 07/08/2024 03:09:43
You are correct, that would improve the image. Thanks for your insight.
Posted: 07/08/2024 03:09:43
I see where you are coming from. Nature photography is very demanding. Posted: 07/08/2024 04:45:18
I like the mono image. Nice conversion. Nice contrast. No suggestions. Posted: 07/21/2024 12:46:35
Thanks, Jim. I used it in my recent Bronze Portfolio submission,
Posted: 07/21/2024 16:18:29
Posted: 07/21/2024 16:18:29
I love photographing succulents. The patterns and textures make them natural subject for monochrome (and IR, for that matter).
This is excellent. I agree with Christian's suggestions, but understand your concerns about PSA standards. Posted: 07/24/2024 15:34:23
This is excellent. I agree with Christian's suggestions, but understand your concerns about PSA standards. Posted: 07/24/2024 15:34:23
Thanks, Henry. I just did my 10 image Bronze portfolio with monochrome succulents. I had a hard time choosing the best 10 of over 200 images. I will post the final overview image when it is approved.
Posted: 07/24/2024 17:58:33
Posted: 07/24/2024 17:58:33
Jim, best wishes for your application! Think this wonderful photo must take part for BPSA. For competition nature you cannot remove the stalk, but do it for PIDC and PIDM. I always have several derivates. Posted: 07/25/2024 02:15:48
Thanks, Peter.
Here is the overview for my submission. I am awaiting notification whether it was accepted.
Posted: 07/25/2024 06:25:44
Here is the overview for my submission. I am awaiting notification whether it was accepted.
Posted: 07/25/2024 06:25:44
Very good, Jim! I'm waiting for the final result of PJD / Star 5 which will complete my application for MPSA. After that I have a plan for BPSA too - a lot of themes but not really an idea. I probably need a consultant! Posted: 07/25/2024 08:57:09