Growing up in Southern California, I was always fascinated by the ice plant that can be found growing wild on the beaches, with it's amazing red and green coloration. At the time I made this photograph, I was waiting for the sun to set and noticing how the succulents appeared redder than usual in that wonderful light. The older Leica lens I was using flared, as it is wont to do, adding to the overall atmosphere of the shot. When my brother moved to NYC, he brought a few cuttings with him and I remember them doing pretty well on the opposite coast with the fire escape in the background.
Tasting notes: Leica R8, 35mm f/2, Portra 400.
