Ouuuch!, a photo from Sharon, Central

Photographer's Note

In my country there are no red leaves in the autumn, and no frozen leaves in the winter. We do have a lot of these leaves of prickly pear cactus trees. The fruits are sweet and tasty, if you can get them without getting spined.
This kind of cactus (called Tzabar or Sabra) became a trademark of Israel-born young people - they sweet, soft, but spiny!

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joso (2417) 2003-11-23 4:23

Very well put in scene, the shadows make it much more interesting. Beautiful structure.

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hantulaut (3441) 2003-11-23 4:26

i never thinking to get cactus like this one :-) also smart lighthing choice

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emax (920) 2003-11-23 4:38

Beutiful idea. It's incredible how as the simple things could be interesting and what a beautiful imagines they can make.

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Abocc (3304) 2003-11-23 4:45

Nice picture with great shadows.
It's probably my display but it seems a little bit blurred.
Anyway I like it for its efficient simplicity.

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martin (1242) 2003-11-23 4:46

Very effective, Yitzhak. You have timed it well, so that the shadows are not simply long but also do not overlap with the prickly things.

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femkevdh (2633) 2003-11-23 5:18

so, this is what fall looks like in Israel.. they maybe tasty, but I still prefer red leaves!
nevertheless, good idea and great result!

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cdewet (0) 2003-11-23 6:45

Nice detail on the leave, we have them as well, and taste very good - that id the fruit, not the leaf. We call it Turkish fig in my language. The detail of the thorns are well captured.

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nwoehnl (122) 2003-11-23 8:36

It's a good idea to try a close-up of a cactus, and the result is quite pleasing, Yitzhak. And it's a great example of how far you can get in photography with a plain and simple effort. The surface of the cactus and the needles are coming out almost three-dimensional. Well seen!

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htremblay (1666) 2003-11-23 8:40

Photo originale, bien r閡ssie. Bravo.
Original, well made a success photo. Bravo.

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Edwin (188) 2003-11-23 8:55

Interesting and abstract landscape shot Yitzhak! :-) Excellent use of the shadows and a original subject, well done.

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Shahar (215) 2003-11-23 9:31

I can almost feel the pain...

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clodreno (0) 2003-11-23 11:26

Nice design, lovely colors. Nice picture.

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michalsh (285) 2003-11-23 18:19

great pattern - simple and lovley (and so israeli as well...)

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Didi (61589) 2003-11-23 18:51

Je suppose que ce cactus produit les figues de barbarie qu'on appelle en Egyptien "Teen Chok" mmmm ! cela me rappelle de bons souvenirs.
La lumi鑢e rasante donne un joli relief � l'image.

I suppose that this cactus produced prickly pears which it's call in Egypt "Teen Chok" mmmm! that memind me good tasting memories. The curling light gives a pretty relief to the picture.

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tworivers (573) 2003-11-23 18:52

wow the long shadows of the spines juxtaposed against the spines themselves is a wonderful pattern. like the nature of the ripples in the green skin also. very well seen and nice image.

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manny (22032) 2003-11-23 19:03

Very well-seen. I've taken pictures of cactus myself but this one is extremely interesting because of the angle and the shadows.

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mathiasmo (1759) 2003-11-24 7:53

Wonderfull shot, makes an excelent pattern! The colors and the sharpness of it is really great. How big is that, Yitzhak?

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green (1014) 2003-11-24 8:57

Yes, Ouuch. I can't stand looking at cactus. All those needles are hurting my eyes. This is freaking me out. I know it's a very stupid phobia. One my ex told me I should seek for some professional helps after I totally freak out when she brought one at home.
But I did come over my fear and look at it long enough to enjoy your picture. Great texture rendering. Beautiful shot.
(And for me, maybe the start of my therapy ;-D)

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joseelias (0) 2003-11-25 16:35

Great photo! I believe I prefer this plant photos to the roses and alike!

Very well shot with the shadows and nice textures

dominique (11414) 2003-11-25 16:49

impressing and yet so simple, the idea is very good and it is well done, I like framing.

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touristdidi (8583) 2003-12-13 8:20

Prickley Pear????? I have eaten many fruit, and sat on one when I was eight by mistake..... Mexicans fry the "leaves" in thin strips to eat.

mcreider (673) 2003-12-15 8:26

Itzik, ze maze gadol'!

dovi (1068) 2003-12-15 10:57

Great shot, simple but original idea and fantastic result! the shadow is the main element to my mind!

guyben (1105) 2003-12-26 10:53

The shadows here are very well done and give the surface of the cactus an amazing look.

Great job Yitzhak, you turned a simple thing into a work of art ! :)

ngythanh (8458) 2005-03-29 17:53

Unfortunately, life without thorn is not attractive ;o)

Well done. Straight to my favorites folder. Thanks.

Photo Information

Copyright: Yitzhak Avigur (avigur_11) (22553)
Genre: 风景
Medium: 彩色
Date Taken: 2003-11-18
Categories: 自然
Camera: Olympus C-720
Exposure: f/4.5
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Cactus plants, Evolution - Same subject, different techniques, Graphisms [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2003-11-23 3:58
Favorites: 2 [view]