Friday 23 October 2009

Cactus reflections

I took this photo last week at a friend's house, I love the shadows on the cactus and the reflections in the window, not to mention the autumnal colours outside!


For Weekend Reflections

33 comments:

Icy BC said...

Very creative, and a fabulous photo!

Kat Mortensen said...

Don't hold it against me, but I once took a very large knife to a cactus plant. It was a gift from a boyfriend who dumped me!
Should have seen the foreshadowing to a prickly relationship.

Lovely image though (and I would never do that now).

Larry Kollar said...

The reflection almost looks painted on the window. Very nice.

This is strange, but every time I click your comment link my router resets. What's up with that?

James said...

This is a really good one. It's almost as if the cactus is longing to go outside.

Cezar and Léia said...

Beautiful and perfect!I liked it a lot!
Happy weekend reflection
Léia ( Bonjour Luxembourg )

Sistertex said...

the ghost of a cacti! ;) Very nice, good catch.

Annie Bear said...

Oh yes, this is a wonderful picture! I love the reflection on the window and the pretty colors outside.

XoXo said...

Creative reflections...yeah I do love the cactus too.

Gemma Wiseman said...

Love how the outside colours seem to melt down the window! Delightful photo!

Carol said...

Great reflection shot...and nice fall foliage outdoors also...

Michael said...

Nice reflection. First seed I ever planted and tried to cultivate was a cactus.

Unknown said...

This is the kind of reflection most of us miss. (Maybe I should just speak for myself here! LOL) And yet it makes such an interesting photo.

cieldequimper said...

Excellent! :-)

Carletta said...

What a great capture!
It has a ghostlike appearance to it that I like.

poefusion said...

that's a unique photo. i love the cactus reflection.

glad you were able to enjoy another walk around Water of Leith with the dippers sounding in the area. they sound like lively birds.

my router always resets everytime too. hope all is well. have a great weekend.

Ann (bunnygirl) said...

It looks like it's checking out its reflection!

Kat said...

This is a great shot, the colors are wonderful. It does look like he is checking himself out! Kathy

Anonymous said...

The "real" cactus looks more like the shadow. Nicely done.

Ellie said...

That is the only plant that can survive my care :) Wonderful picture!

Jasmine said...

Great things can be done with reflections and shadows. I love pictures reflected off water.

VioletSky said...

Nice shot. The cactus seems to be waving at the leaves outside, or at himself!

Ebie said...

Perfect reflection and angle shot!

Thérèse said...

This allows this cactus to feel like he is part of the outside world and therefore not feel lonely... :-)
Nice.

Captain Shagrat said...

this picture reminds me of a cheeky pepperami in cactus drag going tadaa!!! I'm a bit of alright. Nice one crafty.

Anonymous said...

Wonderful photo my friend. It's just stunning. Thanks for stopping by my playground. I appreciate :)

quilly said...

This photo works on may levels -- light study-shadow play, color contrasts, reflections -- and the contrast in flora types. Nicely captured.

Amanda Moore said...

That is so creative I really like it. I do a lot of floral stills and this is a great idea to add to my stock!

Suburban Girl said...

Great you took the time to notice the reflection! I probably would have walked right by wondering where I would see one.

Jientje said...

Reflections are everywhere, and you've found a very good one!

Rune Eide said...

Absolutely not the usual reflection-picture.

Bim said...

Good reflection - I also love how the sun shines through the real thing.

VP said...

A ghost of a cactus staring from the outside... Very good reflection, nice subject.

Beverley Baird said...

I visit you through SSS - have now just discovered Reflections! Love your cactus relction - great shot.