Cactus Flower Bud
by Christopher James
Title
Cactus Flower Bud
Artist
Christopher James
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
The Neocardenasia Herzogiana Cactus is a large columnar variety of cacti which branch into the shape of a candelabra. This perennial evergreen succulent can reach heights of 20 feet in it's native habitat. The stems are well defined, greyish green in color and have 6-7 ribs with cream coloured areoles housing 3-5 stout central spines. Also known as the Baseball Bat Cactus it has the longest spines known to exist among any cacti. Pinkish -white flowers between are funnel shaped and are followed by edible fruit. Perfect for Cacti enthusiasts. Living along the Atlantic coast of central Florida, I was surprised that cactus would be available here.....my thought was always of the desert highlands....
I planted several of these cactus a year and half ago when they were only about maybe a foot and half tall. I couldn't believe how fast they grew and now one spire is over six feet tall and survived the hurricanes of last year. To my delight I noticed 3 very large buds on one of the shorter spires.
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November 5th, 2018
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Comments (114)
Sarah Irland
A beautiful photograph of this Cactus Flower Bud, Christopher! I love those soft colors. L/F
Marcia Colelli
Wonderful composition with nice bokeh. Lovely work. Congratulations on your Special Feature. L/F
Geraldine Scull
Amazing macro capture and details with great lighting ~ Nominating in the 1000 Views Group for a Special Feature~ L/F/T
Christopher James replied:
Thank you very much Geraldine for the kind words and support.....it is greatly appreciated
Christopher James
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups Special Features #20 promotion discussion. Please help your fellow artists by visiting and passing on the love to another artist in the the 1000 Views Group....L/F/Tw
Diana Mary Sharpton
Nominating this fabulous cactus flower close-up for special feature on the 1000 view group... T/F
Christopher James
Thank you very much Nader for the feature in the Fine Art Exploration group.....it is greatly appreciated
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