Cholla Patch
We have just seen an image (Cherry Blossom) which was an example of patterns. This photograph of Cholla Cactus is similar in style but has no partner. The plants and crests are arranged in a random pattern. What do you think is the subject? Is it the patch of cactus, the light on the crests or perhaps it is something bigger? This is what I refer to as a chaos subject. It has no particular center of interest yet it holds and appeal to our eye.
The photograph was taken about thirty minutes after sunrise giving us the brilliant high lights on the crests of the plants. Their diminishing size creates the illusion of depth. I like the fact that the photo-artist cropped out the sky, creating a semi-panoramic image.
I would like to point out to the photographer a small detail, which may or may not be important. In the lower left hand corner there is a small portion of a bolder that could be removed. It almost looks like the tip of a finger.
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March 14th, 2008 at 9:14 am
Thank you, when I posted this one I felt that you would comment about the rock. Your web page is a great leaning tool.
March 14th, 2008 at 10:33 am
Nice shot especially the light. Hope you didn’t get close and personal with these lovely looking but nasty litle cactuses.
March 14th, 2008 at 1:17 pm
After 30 yrs, you would think you would tell me a head of time, not after the fact!!