Birchleaf Mountain Mohangany Seed
7/30/08
This is the seed pod on a Birchleaf Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus betuloides), which is found from Oregon to Baja California. Don't I sound smart? I got most of that information from the sign that was posted next to it. These fuzzy little seed pods had caught my eye for a while, but they were always in the shade - this one is mostly in the sun. It was hard to find a good composition, but I had my eye open for one that was by itself, rather than jumbled together with others. Levels, curves and color balance helped get the final image. I'm frustrated that the tip is over saturated, but I'm willing to live with it.
Karina Boese
on August 3, 2008This is FANTASTIC composition!
Hershy
on August 1, 2008ditto Shelly!
Shelly
on July 31, 2008Oh YEAH! This is gorgeous!
219352dedmanshootn
on July 31, 2008VERY cool!!
CedarGate
on July 31, 2008this is awesome! I love the dof and how you managed to get so much sharpness.Wonderful shape and texture.
Rick Willis
on July 31, 2008Love those signs. I have run into a couple that were moved or mis posted.
Like the Twist and Detail...
irishmurr
on July 31, 2008Wonderful shape and incredible detail!
John Bennett
on July 30, 2008This is really great!