February 25: Barrel Cactus by Robin Reid

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25-FEB-2006	Robin Reid

February 25: Barrel Cactus

Rancho Bernardo, CA

Most of you who have not been to San Diego probably think it is green and lush. While that is true, it is the result of irrigation. We really live in an arid climate (less than 10 inches of precipitation a year). Many of my neighbors have Xeriscaped yards. This barrel cactus is just a few doors down from my place.

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Canon EOS 5D ,Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
1/125s f/10.0 at 84.0mm iso100 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto

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fotabug		03-Mar-2006 01:50
A marvelous shot.

Manfred Bachmann		27-Feb-2006 05:12
Top quality!

coaster		27-Feb-2006 04:43
Nice pattern here.

Guest		26-Feb-2006 16:59
Clear detail. Love the patterning and shadows from light to dark.

Di		26-Feb-2006 15:39
Looks so warm and friendly. I think this would be excellent in b&w.

don nieman		26-Feb-2006 13:06
These cacti make for great contrast images. The sharp spines with rounded shape. Very nicely done.

northstar37		26-Feb-2006 09:56
we get the 'point' :-0

laine82		26-Feb-2006 08:18
Great repeats Robin & I like the soft green tones.

Karen Leaf		26-Feb-2006 05:59
The picture moves from side ot side when scrolling--way too cool, esp since I haven't had anything to drink tonight :)

Breland		26-Feb-2006 03:59
I was looking at one of these in NM and thinking how painful it would be to fall on it. Looks even more painful close up. Nice shot Robin.

snootydog		26-Feb-2006 03:54
very cool. And I learned a new word. Do you also have that really course grass like they have in florida?

Focus		26-Feb-2006 03:29
Great detail and pattern..........this is a very nice image.

s_barbour		26-Feb-2006 02:09
Great shot Robin, love the pattern.

Rene Hales		26-Feb-2006 00:37
Great detail and pattern.--Rene

Bob Foisel		25-Feb-2006 22:50
Nice detail, doesn't look to healthy on the base, in the second photo, must be insects.

Herb		25-Feb-2006 22:08
Very nice

markvm		25-Feb-2006 22:03
Very nice design, Robin! I assume if a person were to have a fall, he/she would probably remember it for the rest of their lives..:)

Dougie Young		25-Feb-2006 21:23
Ouch...Excellent the detail and shadows.

Pepe Zyman		25-Feb-2006 21:10
Excellent detail

JW		25-Feb-2006 20:58
Superb macro - yes, B&W would be interesting!

BAS Photography		25-Feb-2006 20:41
Ouch!!! Lovely crop!

Al Chesworth		25-Feb-2006 20:30
Nice shot's, they look lethal.

Mindy McNaugher		25-Feb-2006 19:29
Excellent close-up Robin! Stunning light and patterns!

Guest		25-Feb-2006 19:16
I've been bit by those a time or two. We don't have them in Illinois. Nice healthy Barrel; you did it proud.

royalld		25-Feb-2006 19:10
Wonderful light and shadows. This makes a great refuge for small insects to hide from their predators. Wouldn't it be nice if we all had cacti to hide in.

Gayle P. Clement		25-Feb-2006 19:05
Excellent detail, Robin. Those thorns look huge!

Jola Dziubinska		25-Feb-2006 18:53
Superb closeup, light, colors. Wonderful pattern, as well. Voted.

Zak		25-Feb-2006 18:28
spikey!!

Guest		25-Feb-2006 17:52
Very well done, Robin the lighting adds much with the overall gradient shadows

Gary Winters		25-Feb-2006 17:52
I like the crop. Suspect this would make a dandy black and white as well. Just don't touch!

Lee Rudd		25-Feb-2006 17:50
that would be a big ouch! Nice abstract form