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In this macro photography session, I visually approach the intricate nuances of this beautiful Succulent Faucaria Tigrina, also known as "tiger's mouth" or "alligator's mouth". This perennial succulent, originally from South Africa, is a botanical jewel that captivates with its uniqueness.
Its structure is remarkably distinctive with those thick, triangular leaves that multiply in pairs, adorned with bristles similar to tiger teeth at the ends, revealing the origin of its intriguing name. These bristles play a functional role by collecting water for the plant, forming a lush rosette made up of about 10 leaves.
It is not yet possible to visualize what I describe below, as it is still in a very early stage of development, but the beauty of this plant transcends its foliage, extending to its solitary flowers, which bloom majestically in shades of yellow during autumn. and winter, with a height that can reach up to 15 cm in height, standing out as a notable presence in the kingdom of succulents.
If we intend for these plants to have a considerable longevity, we will have to take some care with their treatment, starting by providing a warm climate, with a temperature between 17°C and 30°C, despite tolerating well the moderate cold.
Interaction with the sun is crucial for the flowering of this succulent, requiring at least 3 hours of exposure per day.
The soil also plays a fundamental role in the care of Faucaria Tigrina, requiring a well-drained, sandy, fertile and slightly acidic substrate, which is ideal for flowering.
In a symphony of details, this Faucaria Tigrina's macro photography session not only documented a plant, but captured the essence of a delicate and resilient beauty, patiently awaiting its moment to bloom.
Let me present today’s model:
Before moving onto the result...
- My introductory thoughts about macro photography:
It's amazing how macros with their blurred background can result in such different images full of contrasts and textures especially with this kind of subjects.
In the world of photography, especially macro photography, there is a universe of things available to everyone, enabling totally different and original approaches.
Among the various possible techniques to shoot macros, this is perhaps the most affordable and effective technique for those who have a camera with removable lens.
We can simply remove the lens and reverse the direction, and by using an inverter ring it ends up being more comfortable and facilitates the process.
Let's now move onto the result:
It ended up resulting in a session of about 85% Green tones.
The blur and abstract structure of the background maintains throughout all visual records.
The session is closed for today.
Hope you like it :)
These photos weren't taken with a tripod
Photo by
Camera - Canon EOS 600D
Lens - EFS 18-55mm
Location - Portugal
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