Assignment 1 - A walk in the desert

[Scott Christopher]

The cactus are blooming in the desert.  I took a hike and found these in a canyon north of the Phoenix area.  Welcome any suggestions!

[John Mills]

Scott,

Of the three photos, I think the one containing the yellow blossom has the best composition.  Did you consider taking this shot from slightly higher so more of the interior of the blossom can be seen?

It is difficult for me to judge the time of day when these photos were taken but, based upon the shadows cast by the needles, I suspect it was around 10 AM.  Considering the high contrast from the direct sunlight, you did a fine job.  Does a diffuser produce too much shade to obtain good photos of cacti?

John Mills

[Jimlock99]

I like shots of desert flowers; was in AZ in April and they hadn't started blooming yet.  On the first one, looks like you needed a little more depth of field for the whole flower to be sharp.  The other two look great.
Jim

[InspiringFotos]

Love the desert flower pictures. What part of AZ did you shoot this shot? I live in Scottsdale and love it when the various catus blooms. Nice Pictures.