Under the desert sun

Uploaded: June 19, 2016 11:23:42 | Entered: June 19, 2016 11:24:52

Description

Taken May 25 in the hot Texas Sun.

Comments

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe June 19, 2016

You have the heat wave going on - Outstanding detail and desert capture! #1661025

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe June 19, 2016

Outstanding details and capture, Emile. #11486522

frank w. degenhardt June 19, 2016

That looks like one could step on it and pay the price. The red berries add wonderful color to the green of the rest of the cactus and earth. Love the lighting, the details are as sharp as them needles. #11486560

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic June 20, 2016

A treasure find in the middle of the desert. Love the vivid reds that is protected by the spikes. Well seen and presented. #11486619

Candace M. Cleveland June 20, 2016

Love the red berries! Like a rose bush, beautiful colors but watch out. #11486672

Emile Abbott level-deluxe June 20, 2016

Thanks Jeff, Tammy, Frank, Rey & Candace #11486763

Nancy L. Green level-classic June 22, 2016

Superb clarity, colors and lighting Emile, this is one STICKY subject!!! <>< #11487380

Emile Abbott level-deluxe June 22, 2016

I agree very sticky. #11487406

Stan Kwasniowski June 22, 2016

Emile, beautiful, we have some wild cactus growing in our yeard, but they do not bloom till July 11 or 12th #11487501

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe July 30, 2016

Wonderful finalist. Congrats!! #11500364

Emile Abbott level-deluxe July 31, 2016

Thank you Judges at BP and thanks to Stan and Tammy #11500737

Val Feldman level-deluxe July 31, 2016

Spiky and prickly, for sure - and full of beautiful color and details, Emile! Congratulations on your wonderful Finalist! #11500776

Marijana Fajgl July 31, 2016

Another wonderful finalist, Emile! Big congratulations! #11500885

Emile Abbott level-deluxe August 01, 2016

Thanks Val and Marijana. #11501210

Jim Baines level-classic August 13, 2016

A beautiful specimen of the Texas Horsecrippler (Echinocactus texensis). Tack sharp in so many ways! #11505493

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