Cycads getting artsy by busi2ness
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I spent some time in the subtropical part of South Africa (Tzaneen for those who Google) during the festive season. Where Ferns stand 7 to 15 feet tall and palm forests abound. Subtropical fruit and lazy afternoons mingle together...
This photo was taken of the cones of the Cycads, a South African species which is endangered. Cycads could easily be listed as one of the Big 5Â in the "primitive" or fossil plant kingdom.
I found the converging straight lines and curving repetitive shapes quite fascinating - nature playing with art?
Thank you for visits and kind comments to a previous upload which did well in 2006:
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This photo was taken of the cones of the Cycads, a South African species which is endangered. Cycads could easily be listed as one of the Big 5Â in the "primitive" or fossil plant kingdom.
I found the converging straight lines and curving repetitive shapes quite fascinating - nature playing with art?
Thank you for visits and kind comments to a previous upload which did well in 2006:
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Comments (59)
jocko500
you like on the lines and curves. this is cool. thanks for shareing
kierab
I love this plant. It sort of looks like a cross between a pine apple and a pine cone or something. :-)
Knersis
Nice one Busi. I believe this is a very spectacular capture as this species of Cycad only produces cones every 17 - 35 years. And the most interesting is Cycads are male or female and pollination is dependant on only one specific insect. This why reproduction take such a long time and also why they are so endangered. Great photo Oom Piet. In my book this compares to capturing a photo of the Bearded Vulture in its natural habitat, just to totally amazing.
KiwiMiss
Superb presentation and captures of these beautiful cycads. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas and New Year :D
Hedepo
Thanks for the info and for sharing the photo's, which are captured very well, of this very special plant / fruit. Have a nice day Henk
Zacko
Those are some pretty darn crisp shots youve got there buddy. The colors are also really beautiful. Thanks for telling us what fruit it is as well...i had guessed pineapple..sigh...i soooo suck at identifying anything that grows. #:o/ Have a great day!!!!
squirrel2005
WOW! Really great shots! Like it !!
Biffowitz
Wonderful capture of these beautiful cones. Nice capture and presented in a stylish manner!!
Laelia
Very interesting !! Thank you to make me know that fantastic plant allthow if to be protected !! Your previous in 2006, you add in thumb, is stunning, Piet You get a great artistic photo' talent and peek ! I am happy to see you sign Busi again, I like a lot that... And for the new year, a little funny joke (for my son not funny but bad...) : as said a french radio reporter yesterday : "the Bond's year" because, he said, in french it's "l'ann 2007 or l'ann de 007"(two is deux in french, "deux" gets the same phonetic than "de" which means of or to ) Hugs q:)Magali
babuinodeoro
a extraordinary and geometry shot with a very net exposure
odie
With this view I can almost smell the tropical air. So lovely. It reminds me of a giant boutonnie! :0)
tofi
This is beautiful Piet, I love the composition of these photos, particularly the way in which you've captured the depth, and the way that these lovely and detailed cones seem to fit so perfectly, almost cuddle into the arms of the ferns.... A Brilliant image my friend, Bravo!
Buffalo1
More of Africa's exotic beauty. This plant looks like a tasty cousin of pineapple.
three_grrr
Stunning photos! I bet these are really fantastic to see!
Zeldie
Aha! Sjoe! Twee brode nogal! Wowzers! Ek het gedink broodbome maak net een brood Oom Piet! My broodboom by die huis het ook hierdie jaar sy eerste brood gestoot, maar net een en myne is baie groter as hierdie twee. Hulle is seker nog aan die groei. Ek moet tog 'n punt daarvan maak om daai een in my tuin ook af te neem. Ek dink ons sal nog van die woude wil sien, Oom Piet. Wys 'n bietjie vir die uitlanders hoe mooi ons land ook kan wees, mmm? ;0)
Margana
Beautifully shot and presented,Piet. You did a lovely job with this. I too, love the repeating lines and curves of these. I bet they'd also look great in black and white.Well done my friend, and hoping you are having a most wonderful new year. -M :^)
amberlite
beautiful presentation and indeed, fascinating natural fractals!
tizjezzme
Nature is VERY artistic ... thanks for sharing this with us! It's awesome!
Hendesse
Fantastic captures. Wonderful colors and details. Very interesting too, I've never seen such fruits before. Great work indeed!!
Conniekat8
What wonderful texture capture... Makes you feel you can reach out and touch them!
Cosme..D..Churruca
Great pics ! Like the lines as you remark.
mark.spooner
Excellent work!
lior
The top!
DJB
The way those spikes take off from the cones is really well composed.
Littlejock
Beautiful work Piet and lovely colours. Superb again
helanker
Oh so beautiful plants. And you captured them so prof. Well done.
npauling
Aren't these amazing I can see why you wanted a photograph. You sound to have had a great holiday to take some different shots. I like how you have presented these too.
amirapsp
Splendid and Superb work!!! My fav. plant Piet. Such a pity they are endangered.
Chaosphoto
Definately worth the effort