Captured from a low angle, this image displays the rugged, tessellated trunks and stiff, pinnate fronds of African Cycads (Encephalartos sp.) within the Monte Palace Tropical Garden in Funchal. The composition highlights the prehistoric architecture of these ancient gymnosperms, which are part of a world-renowned collection located in Madeira's high-altitude botanical sanctuary.
| Camera: | FUJIFILM X-T50 |
| Date Taken: | February 16, 2026 |
| Aperture: | f/4.0 |
| Focal Length: | 18.0mm |
| Shutter Speed: | 1/25s |
| Used Lens: | SIGMA 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary 021 |
| ISO: | 125 |
| Flash: | No |