Brunch with Battutah
Green leaves and cactus
Posted by Michael Skorulski (Cigel, Slovakia) on 30 January 2009 in Plant & Nature and Portfolio.
I took this image on the back patio of my house in Saudi Arabia. When I had finished, I marveled that I had clumps of cactus needles sticking in my hands in three places. They enter very slyly.
micke bergling from Sweden
beautifully framed .. watch out so you do not hurt you:)
30 Jan 2009 5:10am
sherri from Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
So beautiful. The light is incredible.
30 Jan 2009 5:34am
Lynne's Somewhat Invented Life from United States
The light makes this a memorable photo.
30 Jan 2009 6:40am
LeenaM from Joensuu, Finland
I was looking at my old winter photo and saw your comment there.
I looked at your San Antonio blog and traveler`s diary and saw also there, how versatile person you are.
Your photos are such art pieces .
Greetings from white Finland!
Leena
30 Jan 2009 7:38am
@LeenaM: Thanks so much, Leena.
Rui from Leiria, Portugal
Photographer suffers... :)
But it worth the "pain". This is a fabulous image. The light is superb. Including the leaves has created a strong contrast with the cactus. Very well done Michael!
30 Jan 2009 11:05am
bluechameleon from Vancouver, Canada
Wow! The detail is amazing Michael! The colour and the light are so beautiful...nice composition.
30 Jan 2009 1:45pm
@bluechameleon: Thanks very much, Sharon.
@Viewfinder: Crisply summed up. thanks, Glenn.
EYES WIDE SHUT from United Kingdom
Ouch! Worth it for the amazing shot though Michael. Didn't anyone ever tell you that sometimes you have to suffer for your art! Ha ha
30 Jan 2009 2:38pm
vu@granby - Wolfgang from Granby, Québec, Canada
Great macro again! The light and angle are perfect.
30 Jan 2009 3:09pm
Manuel from Spain
Very well seen !!! the contrast of color are nice but the best ... the light!!!
30 Jan 2009 4:12pm
Denise from Tehran, Iran
what a nice details... nice angle also!! well Done,michael !
30 Jan 2009 4:51pm
Steve Rice from Olympia, United States
This is a lovely composition with wonderful light and colors. Hope you got the spines out O.K.
30 Jan 2009 4:51pm
@Steve Rice: Yes, they were quite visible. More of an irritant than painful. thanks, Steve.
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
Personally I would think any kind of pain is worthy of this...wow I love it
30 Jan 2009 5:08pm
MadScientist from Düsseldorf, Germany
I second that, opuntias are fierce creatures!
30 Jan 2009 8:21pm
MJ from Delaware, United States
Intense colors and I love the sun and shadow...patterns..fantastic photo
30 Jan 2009 8:31pm
Cricket from Huntsville, United States
What a crisp image! The colors are vibrant. I think the poke was worth it.
Love the shot.
30 Jan 2009 10:25pm
Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States
OUCH! Those cactus needles are very sharp ... good shot, Michael.
30 Jan 2009 11:42pm
Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France
A very nice composition, here… Cheers…
31 Jan 2009 3:31pm
Sien from Valkenswaard, Netherlands
Very good composition of lines and colors.
Nicely done Michael!
Grz Sien
31 Jan 2009 5:11pm
Andy from United States
Wow incredible Macro! Love the golden light shining over it!
1 Feb 2009 7:13pm
Pentax Optio A30
1/400 second
F/3.4
ISO 64
55 mm (35mm equiv.)