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Radiant Cycas by Anurag Singhal

Radiant Cycas by Anurag Singhal

Friday, 4th July 2008

Radiant Cycas
by Anurag Singhal
It had rained in the morning and the overcast sky provided this lovely diffuse light which imparted this glowing look to the cycas.
Equipment: Nikon D300 18-200 @ 135mm ISO 640
Anurag Singhal
I am a doctor (ENT Surgeon) born 1970. Photography has been my passion since the last twenty years. I like to shoot all kinds of subjects, landscapes, Macro, Family etc. In fact I’ll shoot almost anything. Most of my shooting is done while I am travelling on vacation, which I love a lot. or whenever I have the camera in my hand. I am one of those who believe that Photography is as much a fine art as painting is, as opposed to many who view it as more of a documentary medium, only ment to record reality. I am agreat fan of digital and will not hesitate to use Photoshop to the fullest to push the image in my intended direction.
Besides Photography I love music and am an avid Tabla Player (an Indian Percussion Instrument). I also love to listen to Beethoven and sometimes others like Bach and Vivaldi, and, of course Rock music of the 70s and 80s.
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21 Comments

  1. Cheri Says:

    Stunning–the variation of rich colors and textures are not only appealing, but also inviting! I love this unique and absolutely lovely snapshot of our natural world–Thank you for allowing us to share this view!

  2. Just Jack Says:

    Great aspect and use of colours.

  3. Malta Photography Malta Photography Says:

    Nice symmetrical shot and the well balanced colors.

  4. deepali Says:

    This image is just excellent. I really liked the composition n the colour balance in it.

  5. Abha Says:

    Wow
    I am not an expert at photography…..but i never knew that the cycas in our garden was so beautiful
    Abha

  6. Chris Says:

    very nice

  7. Pauline Jones Pauline Jones Says:

    The lower fronds are like an exotic reflection of the upper ones. The colors are lovely.

  8. Anurag Says:

    lovely capture sir,

  9. Marie Dunphy Harding Says:

    The colors are stunning.Thanks for sharing.

  10. Jacob Jacob Says:

    I love the contrast of colors and textures in this images. well done

  11. sue gagnon Says:

    Absolutely beautiful. I wish I had this in my yard, but I would venture to guess it would not sustain well in New England!

  12. planet lover Says:

    I am speechless before the spectacular beauty of this moment in nature which you were able to witness and then share with us all. Thank you!

  13. a. Says:

    Nice. Anurag (commenter), this is your photograph, right?

  14. Anurag Says:

    Yes a. That’s right, but none of the comments appearing on this page by my name are posted by me. This is due to some mistake.

  15. Anil Khanna Says:

    Excellent photography-keep it up

  16. Jacob Maentz Jacob Maentz Says:

    its nice to see you take a common subject and turn it into a nice photograph. well done.

  17. richgyrl92 Says:

    Wow that is simply beautiful! With a direct look inside Cycas its unimaginable how detailed this plant is! I will definately put this as my desktop backround! Great photo, its such a great look at a plant that I have never seen before! :D

  18. Parakh Govil Says:

    Hi Anurag,

    Its amazing.You are right, photography is like painting which is reflected in this photo.Keep it up.

    Parakh

  19. Ellie Ellie Says:

    Beautiful catch. I love the Tabla, it is a very unique drum, full of melodic (sp) rhythms……

  20. Kevin Pieper Says:

    Anurag, this is a really nice composition. I love the fronds radiating out into the foreground and the touch of red in them.

  21. Anurag Says:

    Thanks, everyone, for the generous appreciation.
    Little bit of it is all that one needs for the creative juices to flow.

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