This high-contrast monochrome photograph captures the intricate, spiny branches and spherical berries of the Madeiran Asparagus (Asparagus scoparius), a shrub endemic to the Macaronesia region. Taken in the hills above Funchal, the backlit composition emphasizes the plant's defensive thorns and dense fruiting structure against the bright Atlantic sky.
| Camera: | FUJIFILM X-T50 |
| Date Taken: | February 16, 2026 |
| Aperture: | f/2.8 |
| Focal Length: | 42.0mm |
| Shutter Speed: | 1/3800s |
| Used Lens: | SIGMA 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary 021 |
| ISO: | 125 |
| Flash: | No |