Spotlight on cactus - well sunlight really....

Contre Jour according to Wikipedia - is a photographic technique in which the camera is pointing directly toward a source of light. It's a bit scary - with a worry about damaging the sensor in the camera....

[Caterina]

Looks good, anyway! Fav

[Peter H]

Nicely done.

[Granagringa]

I admire you so much for doing all these challenges, learning so much, and having such wonderful results.

[JackieR]

Never occurred to me could damage sensor as well as my own retina!! I thought this wasa bowl of fruit sugar dusted

[FBailey]

I really admire you for tackling everything and anything!

[Fr1da]

wonderfully experimental Robz !

[Shutterbug]

Love the cup. That’s an interesting challenge. This photo came out great.

[Wylie]

hope it didn't damage anything. Interesting effect.

[Dione Giorgio]

I like the bowl for sure. It looks lovely with any plant in it. I have taken pictures facing the sun and thank God I have had no damages but I have to be more careful from now on.

[Casablanca]

Oh so fluffy! But scary to take, I agree! Nicely done though.

[Rob Z]

@granagringa Thanks so much for your lovely comment Granagringa - they are good for when there's not a lot of other stuff happening. :)

[Rob Z]

@30pics4jackiesdiamond Hi Jackie - I found out the hard way - my camera now has a slightly dark corner which appears under certain circumstances. And I know exactly which photo made it happen!

[Rob Z]

@fbailey Thanks so much FB - probably some sort of course would be a good idea - learn to do some of these things correctly rather than just by trial and error. It does tend to be interesting this way though. :)

[Rob Z]

@fr1da Thanks Frida - the weather here hasn't been very encouraging for outdoor shots!

[Rob Z]

@shutterbug49 Hi Shutterbug - I really like the technique challenge - it gives you lots of new ideas. Thanks for your comment. :)

[Rob Z]

@pusspup LOL - It doesn't seem to have any new damaged spots - it already had one which occasionally appears under certain lighting. I'm much more careful now!!

[Rob Z]

@casablanca Hi Casablanca - thanks for your comment - but I'm afraid the little devils are small, very spiky cactus - masquerading as cute fluffy little things!! They are as tough as nails though - you can't kill them! :)