Rock Knob
Rock Knob with Teddy Bear Cholla in the foreground captured during a hike this morning.
DroidX photo
Posts from the ‘cactus’ Category
Sep 3
Aug 27
Food Source
Droid X (Retro Camera app) view of a partially eaten Prickly Pear fruit. I have been planning to set my camera up to shoot a time-lapse of critters eating the fruit but time keeps getting away from me. I’ll write myself a note 🙂
Food Source
Aug 19
DBG
I visited friends at the Desert Botanical Garden yesterday and captured this shot of cactus blooms. There are dozens of cactus right inside the entrance in various stages of bloom including some full rings. Worth a visit!
Droid X in Macro mode – no effects!
Aug 17
Candy Barrel Cactus
Be on the lookout for rings of Candy Barrel Cactus blooms! I noticed buds on mine last week and I saw the first bloom yesterday. I have three colors…red, salmon and yellow and when they’re in full bloom, they are spectacular. If you want to find lots of these cactus blooming in one place, check out Sabino Canyon in Tucson this week and next. DroidX photo with effect that darkened everything but the flower. Cool!
Aug 15
Vignette
Vignette is the name of a photography application for my Droid X. I had read in forums that shooting with some apps could result in better image quality and it’s really true. Not only does Vignette give you options for creative processing in the camera but it also allows you to adjust many camera functions not available with the default camera. Things like white balance, focusing options and scene modes. On the flip side, there are some apps that reduce quality and some won’t work with full resolution images which I found out after the fact. I’ve tried several apps so far….some free…some not…and Vignette is the best so far.
DroidX photo of Prickly Pear Cactus loaded with fruit taken during my walk this morning.
Aug 12
Retro Cactus
Lots going on so I almost forgot to post an image. Needing a quick photo, I grabbed my DroidX and headed to Javelina Cafe (a fenced in area of my yard that’s filled with yummy Javelina favorites). This cactus was captured using an app called Retro Camera. It doesn’t have as many options as the other camera apps but it’s fun and quick! Having an image processed completely in the camera is so much fun but boy can it drain your battery quickly. Guess I better order a spare 🙂
Aug 10
Prickly Pear Fruit
Prickly Pear are loaded with ripe fruit right now. Here’s a quick DroidX shot using a vintage effect. Ideally I want to capture birds and ground squirrels feasting on the fruit!
Jul 31
Saguaro Face
I see creatures in Saguaro scars and this one called to me on my walk this morning 🙂
