Encephalartos woodii

[Norm Dulak]

Canon PowerShot S90
ISO 500; f/8.0, 1/160 HH, EM -0.67
PP: CS6 levels, curves, slight crop; cloned out some distracting bkg material near UR corner, sharpen; Nik Color Efex Pro 4 Detail Extractor

This male cone of E. woodii was photographed with the leaves as background, in the conservatory of Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. According to Wikipedia, this South African plant is among the rarest in the world and is extinct in the wild.

All C&C are welcome.

Norm

[Diane Miller]

Beautiful composition, color and sharpness. The leaf curving over in the UR is a nice framing touch.

[Dan Brown]

Well done, Norm!

[Mitch Haimov]

The sharpness of this image is striking, Norm. Well done.

[Jonathan Ashton]

Lovely shot very strong composition and fine colours.

[Bob Miller]

Love the composition and light on this! TFS

[Norm Dulak]

Thanks everyone for your comments!

Norm

[Dave Johnson]

Great shot Norm. I too like the comp and sharpness of this one.

[Steve Maxson]

Hi Norm. I agree with the others - very nice comp and good overall sharpness! Sorry to hear that this plant is no longer found in the wild!