Posted by Anita (West Nottingham, United States) on 3 April 2008 in Plants & Nature.
An early spring native. Grows in wooded wetlands. Gives off heat so it can grow through ice and snow. Broken leaves give off unpleasant odor. I love its unusual shape. I inaugurated my new, lightweight tripod in the muck to take this photo.
A warm THANK YOU for all the wonderful comments on my prior image.
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Beautiful details!
3 Apr 2008 6:39am
Anita, Your photography lately has been stellar. I love the thought that you wanted to take better flower photos and you've been working that angle, it's been great watching your talent grow. This photo makes me want to drop everything and run out and take photos. Thank you for the inspiration and the life lesson. Pat
3 Apr 2008 7:19am
This is beautifully done. I particularly like how you've spotted the same round, pearly shapes in the cabbage and in the water in the background, which gives the image an very soft set of contours. The colors and the clarity are superbly done as well. I'm so glad flowers are coming back to your area because these have all be superb.
3 Apr 2008 8:29am
A real beauty, Anita ... great, rich tones ... beautiful, crisp detail. I love the way the water looks in the background.
3 Apr 2008 8:34am
Striking image, very sharp.
3 Apr 2008 11:43am
@Mike: Many thanks for your comment and for visiting!
Great colours and the "rendu" on texture are amazing. DOF is perfect too.
3 Apr 2008 2:09pm
@Florence: Thanks. What is "rendu"?
Excellent shot, Anita! Wonderfully sharp, beautiful colors.
4 Apr 2008 5:06am
Outstanding detail, Anita. It must be that new tripod, it has magical properties you know. ;)
4 Apr 2008 5:08am
Superb image, so sharp and colourful!
5 Apr 2008 3:24am
The composition and focus combine to give a sense of this plant majestically rising from the waters -- like the sword in the Arthurian legends. I admire and enjoy the way your work stimulates the imagination as well as honoring the subject.
5 Apr 2008 3:05pm
Very striking image!
18 May 2008 8:13pm
@Nataly: I"m fascinated by Skunk Cabbage. Have yet to get a photo of iut that I really like.
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