Ocotillo

by Ron on April 21, 2008

Ocotillo

Back-lit ocotillo against a shadowed hillside.   These guys were really getting bright red!

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Rick April 21, 2008 at 7:41 am

Nice bright red Ron. I tried shooting a few Ocotillo last time I was out at Joshua Tree, but the blooms were so high up on the plant that all I had for back ground was boring clear sky – I like this much better. The dark shadow really makes the red pop.

Ron April 21, 2008 at 11:54 am

Thanks Rick!

I know exactly what you are talking about. I photographed this while waiting for the Gila Woodpecker, so I was using a 600 with 2x converter, that was about the only way I could bet a decent background.

Richard Wong April 21, 2008 at 1:43 pm

whoa, that is a monstrous lens Ron. Almost as eye catching as that guy you photographed pushing the shopping cart camera around. i like how clean the background is.

Ron April 21, 2008 at 4:23 pm

Yeah, it is a monster. It is great for birds and bears – I usually don’t use it for flowers, but sometimes I do. It makes controlling your background much easier!

Thanks,

Ron

Beth Lunsford April 23, 2008 at 10:13 am

I don’t know anything about photography, but I know a beautiful photo when I see one. And that is a beautiful photo!

Al Johnson December 1, 2008 at 1:53 pm

Very nice photos. Lots of flowers spring in in March-May.

Ron December 1, 2008 at 2:41 pm

Thanks Al!

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