Argentine Cactus
I think this is the most beautiful and exotic cactus bloom I have photographed to date. You probably wouldn't be surprised if I said I discovered this rare beauty on one of our long treks in the isolated deserts near our southern Utah home. And that I had to hike for several miles in the sweltering desert sun, before I discovered this beauty tucked away on the side of a cliff. And to top it off I had to suffer multiple punctures of sharp brambles and cacti spines as I leaned over the edge to get this shot. Gosh, that would make a great story!
Well, I'm just so darn honest that I have to tell you I actually found this beautiful cactus in the parking strip, alongside a busy city street about a mile from where I live. It was early morning and I was on my way to a zumba class when I spied these blooms and pulled over. Luckily I had my camera with me. But it was so windy and chilly outside that I literally rolled down my car window and snapped a few shots from inside my cozy warm car. I did have my camera set on shutter priority with a high shutter speed to freeze the movement from the wind, but still, these are not great conditions for flower photography. I was pleasantly surprised that this turned out as well as it did!
12 comments:
Stunningly captured.
wow! what an amazing bloom. Nice photo too ;)
this is very close to identical to our neighbors night blooming cactus. the few photos i got of it, i had to get right at daybreak because they close when the sun hits them.
Okay, I'm glad you were honest here. I was wondering how this could have ever made it into the wild. I'd be wanting a cutting to add to my collection. A stunning flower.
That is one spectacular flower. Never seen one like it before. You've captured its unique beauty.
Karen, absolutely fabulous! I liked you first story best but must admit that I get some of my best shots from inside the car. Some going along down the road!!
This looks like an exotic species. I guess it isn't as fragile as it appears though! A beautiful shot!
Cactus flowers are definitely some of the most beautiful flowers out there and I think even more appreciated because they have a short bloom time so not seen as much. Great job on this one.
Either way sounds like it was a difficult shot to get but you have nailed it. It sure is a beautiful bloom for a cactus.
Really LOVE this one! The beauty and clarity and mind-bending!
wow! certainly spectacular!
WOW! From the car in the wind? WOW! Again!
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