Cactus trees ?... by blondeblurr
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Today I tried my hand at taking photos very late in the day, as suggested by experienced photographers - what better place to start than close to home ?
This is a grouping of cactus trees, they are virtually unknown, as I could find no reference anywhere.
They come close to our native Australian Gymea Lily - which are gigantic bulbous plants; except these ones here having a very spiky-leafed base with a tree-like flower stem and which can be up to 20 ft in height.
on a less serious note - here is a famous quote:
"I have learned the difference between a cactus and a caucus - on a cactus the pricks are on the outside."
Cheers *BB* aka Brigitte
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18.4.2011 ~ a late up-date, a big thank you to Mrs.Lubner it's a Century plant! I just googled and it's also known as 'Agave Americana' !
Comments (31)
geoffwoods
Ho, now this is more like it, well done gorgeous, Your hunk. I'm proud
jayfar
This is absolutely brilliant Brigitte especially against that menacing cloud.
neoexcello
It's a marvelous shot. Splendid lighting and exposure. Beautiful array of clouds. Love low angle light! Fascinating trees...I've never seen anything like them.
jdehaven
There are two times that most photographers treasure for outdoor shots: Sunrise and Sunset- particularly during cloudy days, the effect is that your subject has very diffuse lighting and also that the lighting is directly within 180 degrees of your subject. The result is as you see here! Very awesome!
Madbat
Ah, those are three fine examples of the Broccoli Gigantus plant! Fine specimens!
wysiwig
Good advice and an excellent image. Very dramatic mood. Thanks for the quote. It is especially appropriate here in the U.S. these days. I will now proceed to steal it.
durleybeachbum
Fab pic and a most wonderful quote!
qrud
Fine shot.
Rhanagaz
Great capture, Brigitte! As Madbat it gives me associations to broccoli and the like! I don't know about these can be used in food but very impressive plants against a fine dark sky! :o)
GARAGELAND
This is so good it doesnt look real!
Hubert
Fantastic plants and great capture!
tennesseecowgirl
I do most of my shooting later in the day the lighting is best, of course morning is best but afraid I am not much of a morning person but I do try every now and then, nice work.
flavia49
splendid shot
Faemike55
outstanding capture, Brigitte! love the contrasts ad it is an unusual plant
dochtersions
What a wonderful photo you've created. A sublime mood and atmosphere is in it, with this dark blue evening-sky! Big hug dear sis, from your Jacomina <3 I guess, your teacher can learn from you :D ! :P ! ;) !
auntietk
Wonderful image! Light makes all the difference. Great result!
rbowen
I love the contrast,Brigitte! Beautiful color and work!!
mariogiannecchini
Very beautiful capture and great shot ! There are some butterflies with green eyes, I like to photograph them looking into his eyes, they are better prepared! A great week for you, Brigitte!
makron
Very good composition and colors. Well done
MrsLubner
My guess is it is actually a succulent. One of the varieties of Century Plant. I have grown Centuries in the past and some of the larger ones can throw up stalks well over 20 feet. There are a couple of different types - some are giant plants and then a small variety but they are always spectacular when they bloom. Stellar job with this shot.
jif3d
Fab capture composition and colour saturation, it all comes together very nicely and makes quite an impact...getting better and better BB ! I think you got the hang of lighting much better now, with a few tips from your friends and coaches...LOL ~Cheers~
witch_1612
Wonderful Work!!!
sandra46
superlative, marvelous image!
npauling
A super capture and the lighting really shows these huge flowers off to their best. I saw some of these when I was over in Perth and was amazed at how tall they grew. I thought they were a type of Yucca.
gemb1
Beautiful Brigitte Excellent composition, and color. And I too will be stealing the quote.
aksirp
this is a wonderful evening mood, perfect done, super light and color and very interesting trees! bravo Brigitte!
prae
Wonderful shot, the dark brooding sky and the sunlight on the pants makes it a stunning photo.
0rest4wicked
Sensational! Kind of look like our Century plants.
Blush
Awesome capture Nice to meet ya Back to view more later Hope you come visit me Susan~
myrrhluz
Beautiful light, composition, color, and POV. I love their shapes against the dark, dramatic sky and the light on the clusters of flowers. Gorgeous image! I got curious and looked them up, and found out that they were a huge part of primitive man's diet. According to www.eattheweeds.com: "During the summer agaves can produce several pounds of flowers each, which can be boiled or roasted. The stalks before they blossom in summer can also be roasted and taste like molasses. If you leave a depression in the bottom after taking the stalk it will fill with sap, which can be used to make tequila. The root is caustic, so you need to handle it carefully, but once cooked for a couple of days it's sweet. Flower nectar can be used to make sauces or sugar and bottled will last up to two years. What can be eaten from each species differs significantly, this is just a general overview. Check out your own agave."