Nature Photographers Network
This is the preserved archive of the original Nature Photographers Network. The community continues at naturephotographers.network.
Tough Love
‹ PreviousLandscape GalleryNext ›

Tough Love

by Allen Brooks

Gallery: LandscapePosted June 5, 20183,886 views6 comments
It looks as if the tree is hugging the cactus.  Was out doing bird photography with a long lens, so I took this with an I-phone.  Taken in Sabino Canyon, East of Tucson.

Thanks for looking.  Comments and suggestions are appreciated.

Comments

6 comments
Comment posted by Mark Seaver on June 5, 2018 at 10:47 AM
Ouch!  A good look at a fun find, Allen.  I like how the tangle of branches fills the sky and creates a strong sense of being there.
Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments
Comment posted by Lon Overacker on June 5, 2018 at 11:24 AM
Allen,

Sabino Canyon!  What a great place to explore.

Terrific job of seeing this and framing such that you've captured some order from chaos.  The title/story is quiet clear here and despite the messy tree branches, they do well in framing the main subject. And I like the blue sky as well for some additional color and order.

Nicely seen and captured.

Lon
Registered on November 24, 2006, 521 Posts, 19147 Comments
Comment posted by Nick Bristol on June 5, 2018 at 5:24 PM
Allen, This was a very cool find and you did a nice job of framing it with the I-phone. It made me smile and "Ouch" for sure! cool

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI.
Registered on February 1, 2004, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Leggett on June 5, 2018 at 7:25 PM
Pretty neat find, Allen. Your witty title certainly adds credence to the anthropomorphic subjects sad 
Registered on July 21, 2004, 706 Posts, 3233 Comments
Comment posted by Igor Doncov on June 6, 2018 at 5:58 PM
This image tells a nice ecological story. We see cactus growing from under mesquite quite often in Baja California. The image has a bit of a gritty look that often comes from oversharpening. I would dial it back a tad.
Registered on November 22, 2014, 189 Posts, 2733 Comments
Comment posted by Harley Goldman on June 10, 2018 at 6:37 PM
Real nice, Allen. Nature's hug is tough love! Well seen and captured. I like it. 
Registered on November 19, 2003, 586 Posts, 11271 Comments