Springtime for Mexican Pine
PLAN07D-21
April 7, 2007
One cloudy, rainy April day, I set off to the University of California Botanical Gardens, located up the hill behind the university. A fabulous place to venture out and browse, it has a vast array of plant life, and the conditions are ideal for macro photography (not too many visitors, secluded area with usually low wind). I came across this Mexican Yellow Pine (Pinus patula), which was putting out a new set of cones. The moisture from the night's rainfall were hanging on the yellow cones, making it a captivating shot, and the curve of the branch turned the photo nicely, drawing your eye across the scene.
Technical notes:
Camera: Nikon D80
Lens: Nikon 105 f/2.8 micro
Focal length: 105 mm
Exposure: 1/30 sec @ f/13, ISO 400
Post-processing: Minor curves adjustment in PS4
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