Murphy Hektner, APSA  

Teasel by Murphy Hektner, APSA

November 2024 - Teasel

About the Image(s)

Pentax K7 with Pentax 60-250 @ 250mm - on tripod - ISO 200 - 1/200 sec. @ f/5.6 - early morning backlighting with background in shade - no wind.
One image post processed in Elements.

Teasel is a wayside weed (invasive in some locations). Native to northern Europe, Asia, North Africa. Wide spread across the United States in suitable habitat except for the Deep South.

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5 comments posted

Mo Devlin   Mo Devlin
Beautiful. I love the backlighting. Well done.   Posted: 11/04/2024 13:24:07
Dan McKenna   Dan McKenna
You handled the lighting very well Murphy. The composition is spot on as well.   Posted: 11/04/2024 23:01:55
Raymond Tice   Raymond Tice
Murphy, superb image - background is lovely, and the light around the dried seed pods is perfect. Good one.   Posted: 11/07/2024 00:16:42
Gaetan Manuel   Gaetan Manuel
Beautiful. Sharp. Good light effects. Nice background.   Posted: 11/12/2024 05:35:00
Vincent Cochain   Vincent Cochain
Everything is already written, namely: compassion, lighting and background.
It was worth getting up early....   Posted: 11/12/2024 08:54:26