Shadow Succulents - Entry for the Shadow Contest/SMASh.

Hello friends, have a nice day! I don't know if I'm late, but I didn't want to miss the opportunity to share this shadow with you. And along with this shadow, my beautiful little plant and my cactus.

Hola amigos, tengan un lindo día! No sé si voy tarde, pero no quería perder la oportunidad de compartir esta sombra con ustedes. Y junto con esta sombra mi bella plantita y mi cactus.

This cactus was a birthday gift and has been a plant that has stayed with me for many years, so I cherish it greatly. Now that I live in a place without a yard and only concrete, it's a touch of green that cheers me up a lot. But since I've neglected it for a while, a succulent has sprouted in the same pot. For a moment, I thought about transplanting it, but I like the cactus-succulent combination and the beautiful pattern they create.

Este cactus fue un regalo de cumpleaños y ha sido una planta que ha estado conmigo durante muchos años, por lo que le tengo mucho cariño. Ahora que vivo en un lugar sin patio y solo concreto, es un toque de verde que me alegra bastante. Pero como la he tenido abandonada durante un tiempo, una suculenta ha nacido en la misma maceta. Por un momento pensé en trasplantarla, pero me gusta la combinación cactus-suculenta y el bello entramado que hacen.

This is the photo for the contest.

In the afternoon sun, the plant and pot project a very solid shadow onto the concrete, emphasizing the textures even more. And precisely this is the shadow I captured on this occasion. I like every detail and the contrast between the spines and the fleshy leaves.

En el sol de pasado el mediodía, la planta y maceta hacen que se proyecte una sombra muy sólida en el concreto y resalta aún más las texturas. Y precisamente esta es la sombra que capturé en esta ocasión. Me gusta cada detalle y el contraste entre las espinas y las hojas carnosas.

Succulents and cacti are very adaptable plants that thrive even in the most adverse conditions, storing water and turning scarcity into strength. I like learning about these plants and their symbol of resilience, minimalism, and simple, everyday beauty. That's why I want to invite you to enjoy the little details of daily life, whether it's a plant or a shadow—there's magic all around us.

Las suculentas y los cactus son plantas muy adaptables y que prosperan incluso en las condiciones más adversas, almacenando agua y transformando la escasez en fuerza. Me gusta aprender sobre estas plantas y su símbolo de resiliencia, minimalismo y belleza cotidiana y simple. Por eso quiero invitarte a disfrutar de los pequeños detalles del día a día, ya sea una planta o una sombra, hay magia a nuestro alrededor.

Well friends, I hope you liked the shadow and my plant—and the pot as well, which is one of my favorites for its simplicity. A big greeting and have a nice day full of luck. Best wishes. Bye.

Bueno amigos, espero que les haya gustado la sombra y mi planta, y la maceta también, que es de mis favoritas por su simpleza. Un gran saludo y tengan un lindo día lleno de suerte. Éxitos. Bye

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	I’m Ernesto, a Cuban passionate about art and writing. Always learning, always growing. Excited to share and learn more every day! I write about art, drawing, video games, nature, and review the things I like. My goal is to inspire and connect with others through my creative journey.

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