Leucadendron (I), 1.28.22

patricia emerson mitchell photography
the way I see the world
Sometimes I upload a flower image on my computer and suddenly I see something I didn’t notice when I was out shooting. This image fits that, to my eye. But what do YOU see?
Unfortunately I’m not satisfied with the image enough to print it: the flower was covered in tiny bits of dust or dirt which bugs me. (I do give myself permission to change my mind about that, however.) I will share it here and on social media because it made me laugh. (Hint, you might have to enlarge it, and do look at the center bit.)
But maybe I’m laughing alone?

UPDATE … okay … here is a bit of the image where I see little men (yellow faces, black clothes) attempting to escape the flower. It’s been interesting to read what people see over on Facebook (I don’t get as many viewers here on this site). Some answers: pineapples, Little Red Riding Hood, a jewel, a shy flower, spiders … so many ways of seeing.
Can you see the men now?


I remember the first time I ever saw one of these. I was amazed by the beauty. Lo and behold, turned out they are all over our neighborhood (despite being native to South Africa). I just hadn’t ever take the time to really look and see!
As you might notice, this is from 2016. Yes, I have been looking through various years, mostly because of the travel challenge in which I am participating. I remember seeing this when I put it up on the computer and thinking, “Meh. That’s not really something to bother with!” Funny how different I feel about it today.