Nigella

[alfredo]

[Mira]

1. Breathtakingly

gorgeous.
Congratulations on this phenomenal photograph! The volume of light is perfect.
One of the best. It tells a story, and questions remain that keep inviting the viewer back.
Did I mention I love it?

[alfredo]

2. Thank you. That cheap Sigma lens produces great color.

[Mira]

3. .....in the right hands n/t

[alfredo]

5. The color is still there no matter who pushes the shutter button.

[Blue_In_AK]

4. Is this the kind of nigella that's used in Indian food?

It's a beautiful plant and great shot.

[alfredo]

6. I think it is. It is a cumin substitute.

[Blue_In_AK]

8. Also called kalonji or onion seeds.

They have a real unique flavor. I love cooking (and eating) Indian food. I'm really good at it.

[alfredo]

9. I did a little indian cooking but I eventually migrated west to the Mideast and north Africa.

This book was quite helpful.

http://www.amazon.com/Classic-Vegetarian-Cooking-Middle-Africa/dp/1566563984/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1370401121&sr=8-1&keywords=north+african+vegetarian+cooking

[Blue_In_AK]

11. I like those, too,

but Indian reigns supreme.

[alfredo]

14. It's a very sophisticated cuisine.

[Solly Mack]

7. Great shot.

Pops!

[alfredo]

10. Thank you. The light was right that day.

[justiceischeap]

12. You're really hitting these macro's out of the park

Good shot.

[alfredo]

13. Thank you.