Trichocerus Flying Saucer

[Gus Hallgren]

Hi Folks

Woke up to our Trichocerus Flying Saucer in full bloom for the first time this year, and other varieties ready to pop. Especially looking forward to Night Blooming Cereus as it has over 30 buds on the way to bloom.

Looking forward to your always welcome critiques

Olympus E-520, Zuiko 70-300 ED

Aperture priority.
F/6.3, 1/200, 200 ISO, 0.00 eV, Auto WB, 160mm

[Dave Mills]

Hi Gus, Thats one gorgeous cactus flower. Can't say I've ever seen a prettier one. Compositionally I have no problem that its centered and like the fact I can see the cactus itself. I took the liberty and made a few adjustments I thought would make it a bit stronger. I applied Shadows and Highlights to bring up the flower a bit more and selected the backround and darkened it. Nice find!

[Christopher Miller]

Gus, Very pretty flower! The grey BG sets off the flower very well. Like the tight framing, and Dave's repost gives it that bit of extra pop.

[Gus Cobos]

Well done Uncle Gus,
I like this as presented...the color rendition on the petals is superb, I like the fine details and the texture...the lady is balanced in frame, and the light gray background compliments her very nicely...congratulations Sir...:cool:

[Richard Waas]

I love it Gus.... Cactus have such great flowers, can't wait for more!

[Lance Peters]

Well done Gus - gorgeous flower, Great colours and complimentary Background.

[Alfred Forns]

One good looking flower Gus !!! Love the overall sharpness and depth Just Sweet !!!!