Cactus Blooming In The Winter?, a photo from Nevada, West

Photographer's Note

The wacky weather around the planet is making plants and animals very confuse. Flowers bloom only to be hit with snow and cold weather.

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pierrefonds (111172) 2016-04-01 15:14

Hi Eleu,

The distance bedtween the cactus and the mountain is giving depth to the composition. The point of view is showing the details of the mountain. The good luminosity is making the colors to stand out. Have a nice day.

Pierre

jemaflor (143603) 2016-04-01 23:31

Hi Eleu,
Well presented these flowers in the Fg with an interesting snowy landscape, good contrast. Pleasant light, tfs.

ikeharel (111109) 2016-04-01 23:55

Chosen well the perspective, Eleu, managed to show the snowy slopes and the willow in the FG.
Joshua-trees (?) decorating the scene.
Have a nice weekend,
Ike

emka (155412) 2016-04-02 0:17

Hello Eleu, Indeed, it looks quite strange. So the snow there must be exceptional. maybe it is Nino influence? It looks interesting - three layers - cacti, snow capped mountain and perfect blue sky.

WArm regards Malgo.

jhm (210887) 2016-04-02 0:28

Hello Eleu,

You play excellent with light and shadows, also a lovely contrast picture..
Sharpness and clarity are perfect, also the colours
Very well composition and presentation, TFS.

Have a nice weekend,
John

berek (50518) 2016-04-02 7:52

Dear Eleu
Nevada is ready for the spring days. snowy mountain in the background is impressive.
Friendly regards.
Burak

Sergiom (117241) 2016-04-02 7:56

Bonjour Eleu,

Je ne suis pas certain du choix de la profondeur de champs pour cette composition qui joue entre les épines de l'arbre sur la droite et le blanc des montagnes au très loin.J'aurais essayé le contraire.

Amicalement

Serge

danos (110407) 2016-04-03 1:40

Hello Eleu,
Nice the view of the place with the snowy mountain on the background to makes the image even more effective.The placement of the cactus as it's flower in the frame is well placed.

Regards,Danos

lousat (136539) 2016-04-03 2:40

Hi Eleu,a pic that reminds a lot the today post of Jemaflor,same perspective and same theme.Beautiful capture of what happens in this strange climate,fresh flowers and a snowy background in a magnificent composition,i like it! Have a nice Sunday and thanks,Luciano

abmdsudi (94739) 2016-04-03 5:15

Hi Eleu
A wonderful frame filler, It is cold but what happened to the weather forecast, at least this wild growing plant reminds us that Spring is just around the corner. Definitely excellence here, lovely colour and clarity and those busting cactus give this image freshness and life. Lovely capture, Congrats
Best wishes

Tue (89346) 2016-04-03 12:17

Hello Eleu,
Great view of the field of cacti. The one in the right hand foreground is well included too. The contrast with the snow-capped mountain range is wonderful too and so is the sunlight.
Lars

alvaraalto (42804) 2016-04-03 12:30

Hello Eleu,
Only one thing could have improved this picture: If the flowers were red, but who knows in a few years when the temperature has increased worldwide some more degrees.
High quality picture to show us this splendid view.
Groet Rob

ChrisJ (169644) 2016-04-05 3:37

Hi Eleu,

It's the same in Europe although so far the latest warm spell has lasted. Almond trees were flowering in late February early March. A marvelous blue sky with the yellow green buds of the cactus contrasting superbly. Tfs!

Silvio1953 (216893) 2016-04-05 10:12

Ciao Eleu, great contrast between blossom cactus and snowy mountains, wonderful natural colors, splendid light and excellent clarity, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

PaulVDV (60858) 2016-04-16 11:25

Hello Eleu,
A combination you don't find that often in nature.
The sad part is of course that flowers that bloom too early can freeze at a new cold wave.
Nevertheless a splendid nature picture.
Best regards, Paul

lucasgalodoido (27696) 2016-05-10 5:39

Olá Eleu,
interessante essa comparação mesmo, e o contraste do cacto com a montanha gelada ao fundo é curioso. Belo trabalho.
Parabéns e Abraço,
Lucas