In the Morning Light

I decided to play around with manual settings when I saw my Christmas cactus looking so pretty in the sunlight today. Other than minor cropping and a little bit of sharpening, this image is otherwise unretouched (original is in the note). I consider it a victory when I can snap an acceptable photo without need to process it, especially if I took it in manual mode ;-)

Now to understand the technical reasons why these setting worked for this image; that's what happens when you "play around" without understanding what you are doing...

, Elena M, Andy Rodker, FloryNeige and 69 other people have particularly liked this photo

70 comments - The latest ones

Malik Raoulda ^club

Belle conjugaison d'ombre et de lumière ..!
Bonne journée Valérie.

9 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Malik Raoulda ^club

Merci beaucoup, Malik! bonne semaine, mon ami :-))

9 years ago.

Don Sutherland ^club

Sublime capture and lighting.

9 years ago.

Fizgig

Beautiful!! Superb photo & editing =)
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9 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Fizgig

Thanks so much, Fizgig! :-))

9 years ago.

Nora Caracci ^club

simply enchanting !!!

9 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Nora Caracci ^club

Thank you so very much, Nora! :-))

9 years ago.

Nora Caracci ^club

Please post your superb photo in the Admin. Choice Photos thread at Amazing Details.

9 years ago.

Marie-claire Gallet

You Xmas cactus is spendid and your photo as well, Val!!!

9 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Marie-claire Gallet

Thanks so very much, Marie! :-))

9 years ago.

autofantasia ^club

Ain't it great when a plan comes together! ;)

9 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to autofantasia ^club

Yes, it is! Thanks so much for your vote of confidence and for the star, Paul :-))

9 years ago.

Jenny McIntyre ^club

This is absolutely stunning Val, I sometimes fiddle around with my camera and on the odd occasion it comes out well, I only wish I'd remember to write down exactly what I'd done.

9 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Jenny McIntyre ^club

Thank you so much, Jenny! I guess the more I play with the manual settings, the more I'll get to know them ;-)

9 years ago.

Horizon 36 ^club

A stunning capture...well done.

9 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Horizon 36 ^club

Thanks so much, Horizon! :-))

9 years ago.

William Sutherland ^club

Fabulous shot!

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9 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to William Sutherland ^club

Thank you very much, William! :-))

9 years ago.

Pam J ^club

Exquisite Val !

9 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Pam J ^club

Thank you so very much, Pam! :-))

9 years ago.

Christiane ♥.•*¨`*•✿

Well seen.
Just great, Valerie !
Have a nice day overthere.

9 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Christiane ♥.•*¨`*•✿

Thank you so much, Christiane! Hope your day is equally nice :-))

9 years ago.

RHH ^club

Spectacular lighting and color, Val.

9 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to RHH ^club

Thanks so much, Ron, your comment is much appreciated :-))

9 years ago.

Annemarie ^club

marvellous light here

9 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Annemarie ^club

Thank you very much, Annemarie :-))

9 years ago.

Treasa Ui Cionaodha

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Wonderful Christmas cactus image here. Well done Valerie Regards Tess

9 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Treasa Ui Cionaodha

Thank you so much, Tess! :-))

9 years ago.

Eve

Ombre et lumière ....magnifique prise !
Bonne journée Val !

9 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Eve

Merci beaucoup, Eve! Bonne journee! :-))

9 years ago.

Hans Guenter ^club

Yes, perfect light and a wonderful picture!

9 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Hans Guenter ^club

Thank you so very much, Hans, much appreciated! :-))

9 years ago.

Jan

Perfect! And all in manual mode!

9 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Jan

Thank you so much, Jan, your words are most appreciated! :-))

9 years ago.

Peter Castell ^club

Your playing about worked extremely well, I suppose the answer is to make notes for each shot and the compare them, no I don't !!!!!! congratulations on Explore

9 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Peter Castell ^club

Thank you so much, Peter, your kind words are most appreciated! :-))

9 years ago.

Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Gorgeous light and colours.

9 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Thank you very much, Jaap :-))

9 years ago.

Helena Ferreira

Absolutely gorgeous!

9 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Helena Ferreira

Thanks you so much, Helena! :-))

9 years ago.

Gisela Plewe ^club

Wonderful in the darkness.

9 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Gisela Plewe ^club

Thank you very much, Gisela! :-))

9 years ago.

Simone Maurel

it's beautiful...

9 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Simone Maurel

Thank you so much, Simone! :-))

9 years ago.

╰☆☆June☆☆╮ ^club

Excellent, well done ;-)

Thank you for sharing your beautiful capture with us.

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9 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to ╰☆☆June☆☆╮ ^club

Thanks so much, June :-))

9 years ago.

Jadviga Grase ^club

Fabulous lighting!*************
Congrats on Explore!:)

9 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Jadviga Grase ^club

Thank you very much, Jadviga! :-))

9 years ago.

Roger Bennion ^club

Beautiful light and breathtaking colours. An absolute gem of a shot. Instantly faved, Val.

9 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Roger Bennion ^club

Thank you so very much, Roger! :-))

9 years ago.

Heidiho ^club

Suuuper, Val !!!!

9 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Heidiho ^club

Thanks so much, Heidi! :-))

9 years ago.

vero

Une pure merveille, un magnifique cactus dans la lumière , une splendeur Vafal, bisous Véronique

9 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to vero

Merci beaucoup, Veronique! :-))

9 years ago.

Danielle

Un enchantement à admirer cette si jolie fleur !
Bonne semaine mon amie ;-))

9 years ago.

PhLB - Luc Boonen ^club

looks like a swan to me Valerie, in all its beauty

9 years ago.

RHH ^club

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9 years ago.

RHH ^club

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9 years ago.

cammino ^club

Great, wonderful light and colour.

9 years ago.

Misou 49 ^club

Superbe prise ! Une fleur de toute beauté sur ce fond noir !

9 years ago.

╰☆☆June☆☆╮ ^club

Thank you for sharing your beautiful picture.
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9 years ago.

Esther ^club

Beautiful light.

9 years ago.

Valfal ^club

Thank you all so much for your kind words/faves, friends! They are most appreciated! :-))

9 years ago.

Fantasyfan

Lovely flower

9 years ago.

Gillian Everett ^club

Very well done, manual is great! Beautiful red and black contrast.

9 years ago.

Treasa Ui Cionaodha

Back again to admire
Stunning floral capture. Congratulations on Admins Choice Amazing Details. Well deserved Regards Tess.

9 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Treasa Ui Cionaodha

Thank you so very much, Tess! :-))

9 years ago.

beverley

lovely light and colour ... !

9 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to beverley

Thanks so much, Bev! :-))

9 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club

A tremendous 'natural' shot!

7 years ago.

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