Macro Wright Fishhook cactus
Uploaded: September 08, 2010
The Wright fishhook cactus (Glandulicacttus uncinatus var. wrightii) have spines that are up to 4 inches long and strongly hooked. When viewed from a distance they can give this cactus the appearance of a clump of grass.
Exif: F Number: 13, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/160 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 98.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
Robert R. Goodman September 08, 2010
Hi Emile,wonderful capture.I like the halo when the sun is setting.We have a lot of fishhook in the valley.Beautiful color and lighting!!! #1306086David Phalen September 08, 2010
Bet it doesn't feel like grass if you step on it! Terrific light, colors and details here Emile!! #8888828Jeff Robinson September 08, 2010
Excellent detail and capture Emile! Jeff #8888866Emile Abbott September 08, 2010
Thanks Bobby, David and Jeff #8888990John Connolly September 08, 2010
Excellent detail here Emile, I don't think I would like to brush up against this one, that's for sure! #8889193Carol Eade September 08, 2010
Terrific details, Emile, I've never seen a cactus like that! #8889583Emile Abbott September 09, 2010
Thanks John and Carol. #8890667Stan Kwasniowski October 19, 2010
Emile, yikes, I would not want to tangle with these #8983224Emile Abbott October 19, 2010
They really hurt if they get in you. #8983299Anthony G. Comella June 17, 2012
Superb macro - eye appealing and beautiful!!! #10183784Emile Abbott June 18, 2012
Thanks Tony. #10185082Nancy L. Green December 27, 2012
WONDERFUL macro work my friend, GREAT clarity and lighting!! I hope you found Sweet-ums or at least find out she is safe. <>< #10480975Emile Abbott December 27, 2012
Thanks Nancy. #10480980Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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