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Cactus Flowers


 
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Cactus Flowers
From a past trip to the North Carolina Outer Banks comes a trio of cactus blooms. I've said this to others here, but it always amazes me that such pretty flowers would associate with such an otherwise unfriendly plant! Still very cold here, plenty of snow on the ground and little to no sunshine.

Monnie Ryan

 
 
 

Jack R. Perry
 

I agree Monnie, pretty.


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January 05, 2010

 

Jack Gaskin
  Ditto
Also wonder about this Cacti which grows wild even as far north as here on Long Island. Every Winter they flatten out and shrivel up looking for all the world to be done for. Only to come back strong every spring.

Happy Shooting
Jack


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January 05, 2010

 

Julie Burnett
  Terrific capture of these three beauties, Monnie!! Love the bright color. Will it ever stop snowing?


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January 05, 2010

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  Well, then keep this beauty up on you monitor so you can enjoy its own sunshine! Beautiful capture, Monnie, well detailed and nicely framed!


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January 05, 2010

 

Jeana Clark
 
Just beautiful Monnie!!!
I love cactus flowers!!!
Awesome color and details!!

~J~


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January 05, 2010

 
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  You have captuerd this cactus beautifully! Jeff


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January 05, 2010

 
- Nancy L. Green

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  WOW!!! Awesome floral Monnie, I LOVE catus blossoms and am really looking forward to shooting some this spring!! <><


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January 05, 2010

 

Douglas Pignet
  How beautiful and colorful ...A far cry from the white stuff outside....lol wonderful capture.


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January 05, 2010

 

Margaret R. Barry
  Gorgeous colors, comp. and detail, Monnie!


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January 05, 2010

 

Marty Straub
  Hang on, Monnie. June is just around the corner ~don't let it get to you that the corner is way down the long haul. Love the contrast of these beauties with the cacti. Well composed, and way to elicit those memories that bring on a New Beginning.


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January 05, 2010

 
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  Beautiful capture of these cactus flowers, Monnie, and very warming, too...we're also in a record chill here in So. Florida!


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January 05, 2010

 
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  Great pov, details and colors, Monnie.


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January 05, 2010

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Beautiful cactus flowers- such wonderful colors and composition is perfect also.


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January 05, 2010

 

Tammy Espino
  Beautiful capture, even got a bee in there :)


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January 05, 2010

 

David Phalen
  I remember the beautiful cactus flowers when we visited my parents in the Tuscon area. Love the colors and details here Monnie!! The bug is special!!

Sounds like you took another snow hit yesterday. Waaay too much winter waaay too soon (:


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January 05, 2010

 

John Connolly
  Wonderful composition and color here Monnie! I just adore cactus flowers!


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January 05, 2010

 

Gord MacEachern
  These are so pretty Monnie, great capture!! Our long range forcast is snow, no sun just cold and snow!!


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January 05, 2010

 

Mike Clime
  Isn't it a wonder how a cactus can have such pretty flowers! Nice capture and I see a little fly with it too!


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January 05, 2010

 

MELODIE C. ROBERTS
  Cacti remind me of the rose
Enjoy the flower from a distance ;0)

Gorgeous Capture Monnie
The color is beautiful


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January 05, 2010

 

Diane Pignet
  What a pleasing image......I love the colors...Monnie

Diane


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January 05, 2010

 

Jessica Jenney
  Lovely colors, composition and detail, Monnie!


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January 05, 2010

 

Mark Dodge
  I love Prickly Pear cactus blossoms! So many details and magnificent colors. Nice work, Monnie!


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January 05, 2010

 

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  Excellent photo of the cactus flowers Monnie... good exposure, beautiful color, great clarity and depth of field.

I suspicion you posted this wonderful image to take all of our minds off the cold winter weather, warm our hearts and make us think that spring is just around the corner.

It worked, thanks!


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January 05, 2010

 

Patricia Seidler
  What a beautiful trio Monnie. Love the bright, warm color these cactus give off. Great detail and composition.


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  Great capture, beautiful shot. Some of the nicest flowers are found on these prickly guys, I guess they have to make up for it :-).


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January 05, 2010

 

Sam Britt
  Beautiful color, great POV & detail, Monnie.


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January 05, 2010

 

Julianne Bradford
  Beautiful color and capture Monnie..love your flowers!


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January 05, 2010

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  This is exquisite, Monnie!!! Gorgeous colors and composition!!! :-) k


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January 05, 2010

 

Ray Thoms
  Great image Monnie.....beautiful!!!!


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January 05, 2010

 

Dick W. Wyatt
  Great find Monnie.
I love cactus flowers.
Hope my outside cactus haven't froze !!
It's %$# cold here.


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January 06, 2010

 

Patricia A. Stalter
  We could go on and on about the flower of the cactus... there are some truly great ones. You have done this one justice.


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January 06, 2010

 

Douglas Pignet
  Again congratulations on being a finalist, very well deserved


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February 19, 2010

 
- Nancyj E. Hovey

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  C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o)


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February 19, 2010

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Lovely work Monnie! Congratulations on your finalist!


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February 19, 2010

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  Big Congrats again, Monnie!!!


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February 19, 2010

 

Julie Burnett
  CONGRATULATIONS, Monnie, on this beautiful finalist!!


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February 19, 2010

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Congrats, Monnie! WTG on these beautiful cactus flowers!


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February 19, 2010

 

Sam Britt
  Big Congrats on this terrific finalist, Monnie!


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February 19, 2010

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  Outstanding finalist...Congratulations, Monnie!!!


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February 19, 2010

 

Katarina Mansson
  Congratulation on this and your other beautiful finalist Monnie!


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February 20, 2010

 

Jessica Jenney
  Congratulations, Monnie on your beautiful finalist!


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February 20, 2010

 

Susan Weisensel
  WTG Monnie, congrats and good luck!!!


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February 20, 2010

 
- Tamara K. Walker

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  CONGRATULATIONS!


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February 21, 2010

 

Margaret R. Barry
  Congratulations on this gorgeous finalist, Monnie!


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February 21, 2010

 

Gina Cormier
  Congrats on this beauty Monnie!!!


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February 21, 2010

 

Amanda Haddox
  A pleasing composition with the line of three cactus blooms running diagonally from corner to corner through the frame. The bright yellow flowers and fragile looking stamens such a textural contrast to the dark green thorny arms that surround them. The insect in the center of the bottom bloom, the finishing complement to this trio. Congratulations Monnie on your finalist selection!!


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February 22, 2010

 

Isabel C. Rodriguez
  Beautifully composed, congrats on your finalist!


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March 03, 2010

 
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