Coastal succulent - some kind of echeveria? - just south of Carmel on the rocky cliffs of California's Big Sur. I liked the mix of textures; there's a really light fresh feel to the flower, the horrifically withered rusty strips and then the succulent bulge of the exotic crimson and turquoise fronds. Quite a plant, with all those iterations of growth and decay exhibited in the single moment.
I only took one lens with me, so (obviously!) it's shot with that; 24-105mm f4L IS. It's a super travel lens; competent at both ends, good bokeh, solid, weatherproof. There's quite a number of them kicking around on Ebay, I guess as it's a kit lens with the 5D series and some people prefer the f2.8 24-70mm option. Even on a crop (I used to use it on my 300D) I would recommend it if you're thinking about one lens for travel.
Been away for a few days - catching up now. Hope everyone's had a great couple of weeks.
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Jackpicks 8 months ago | reply
Very dynamic diagonal and color contrasts. Excellent, eye-catching shot.
Ania.Photography-busy 8 months ago | reply
beautiful light catcher :) a wonderful shape of this flower.
Warm Soft Light 8 months ago | reply
The vivid colors together with such amazing composition--simply stunning work.
Celtics24 8 months ago | reply
Awesome shot mate. I agree with you the 24-105 is just so versatile that I can't stop using it. Really suits the lazy traveller like me!
Peter Ribbeck 8 months ago | reply
Lovely comp!!
blinkingidiot 8 months ago | reply
Just wonderful ...
Michael Echteld 8 months ago | reply
Wonderful details.
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Andy Watson1 8 months ago | reply
Fantastic macro!
nanettesol 8 months ago | reply
wow....amazing!
i have never seen one before
so nice edition
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Shawna Lemay 8 months ago | reply
i love all the colours here!
JoGo... 8 months ago | reply
Beautiful macro detail!
Rahul De 8 months ago | reply
Lovely shot!
-hedgey- 8 months ago | reply
very nice detail !
Anuj Nair 8 months ago | reply
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Juan © 8 months ago | reply
Beautiful macro... !
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Haider Λli 8 months ago | reply
Adorable!
.**rickipanema**. 8 months ago | reply
beautiful macro
Anuradha Nautiyal 8 months ago | reply
just beautiful
Robert408 8 months ago | reply
FYI, this is a Dudleya. Nice shot.
bytegirl24 6 months ago | reply
wonderful light and focus, nice!