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Opuntia is a genus in the cactus family, Cactaceae.

The most common culinary species is the Indian fig opuntia (O. ficus-indica). Most culinary uses of the term "prickly pear" refer to this species.

The genus is named for the Ancient Greek city of Opus, where, according to Theophrastus, an edible plant grew which could be propagated by rooting its leaves.

Source: Wikipedia

Incidentally, this, together with figs and water melon are my favourite summer fruit.

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Alia Baroque's of Fallen Gods amazing fantasy skin

Thank you ! ♥

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Sydney Opera House

[Series #2 of 4]

Sydney Opera House

[Series #1 of 4]

ILLORAI

Sardegna, Sassari, Goceano

Ponte medievale sul Tirso

Albarracín, Teruel

L I S T E N

Seattle

León FERRARI

Centre Pompidou, Paris

Detail of the colossal statue carved by Donatello.

Palazzo della Ragione. Padova, Veneto, Italia.

whc.unesco.org/en/list/1623

May 30, 2025

Sydney Opera House

...but probably not as you've ever seen it before.

[Series #4 of 4]

ART Kollektion:

Schloss Dyck!

www.stiftung-schloss-dyck.de

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PHOTOGRAPHY Toporowski

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

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📌 Die Alternative: Luminar

Kodak Portra 400 Film ~ Canon AE-1P 28mm f/2.8

I'll be strong I'll try to carry on

Although you know it won't be easy when you're gone

I'll always think of you, the tender love we knew

But somehow I'll get through so don't you worry bout me

SMC Pentax-A 50mm F1.7

mostly hand painted over a number of days

The Painted Desert Project (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Painted_Desert_Project)

My partner since 2012

This wasn't the photo I wanted, infact it's not even close.

I know the composition is a lot like my last Opera House shot but I still like the photo. I like the clouds and the golden evening light setting above the horizon in the west.

Colour and Music.

Opus: A Musical Composition.

Be sure to press "L" on your keyboard to view this large on black and thanks for looking!

Ercolano, Napoli

Pels voltans de l'Avinguda Tibidabo (Barcelona-Catalunya)

Paris La Défense, France

Tommy Dorsey

Pick you up at 8 - and don't be late!

Tommy Dorsey

Palazzo Massimo alle Terme - Roma

NEW POST! Featuring Senzafine, Misschevious & Dark Passions - Koffin Nails at Ostara's Altar

Blog: venomzanzibar.blogspot.com/2018/03/ostaras-opus.html

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thewholetapa

This reminds me of both Julian and David, brilliant photographers who totally inspire me with their sense of form, composition, and light. My attempt is a far cry from their work, but still, to me, faintly reminiscent. (The title worked better with Opus. :) )

Thanks, guys!

Opus 40 is a large environmental sculpture in Saugerties, New York, created by sculptor and quarryman Harvey Fite. It comprises a sprawling series of dry-stone ramps, pedestals and platforms covering 6.5 acres of a bluestone quarry. ~ Wikipedia

Half Dome and Autumn Trees

Yosemite National Park