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Argentine Giant

© Patricia A. Casey
Deluxe Website: patriciacasey.com

Argentine Giant

Uploaded: May 10, 2012

Description

this cactus bloom can measure up to 12 inches in diameter. It is a show stopper, especially when the plant has dozens of these flowers. And the fragrance is divine. Sadly the fragrance and the bloom only lasts a day. It shows the beauty of desert life and just how fragile it is.

Exif: F Number: 22, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 1/20 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 100.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict May 10, 2012

Lovely florals and details here, Patricia!


Dominick #1462183

Patricia A. Casey level-deluxe May 10, 2012

Thank you Dominick.....our season is coming to a close with desert cactus blooms...only when we get the occasional rain will we may see more blooms...Have a wonderful day! #10132167

Tammy Espino May 10, 2012

Beautiful capture! I hate how they don't last long ;( #10132696

Patricia A. Casey level-deluxe May 10, 2012

Hi Tammy.....thanks so much....thank heaven for photography...it's the gift that just keeps on giving even when the blooms are gone...you understand, being a "desert rat" yourself....Have a wonderful evening ahead! Hugs..... #10132780

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna May 10, 2012

GORGEOUS, Patricia~!~ Incredible details and colors! WOW! :-) k #10132878

Patricia A. Casey level-deluxe May 11, 2012

Thank you Kitty......It is an amazing flower....The bud is a beautiful purple red....then when it opens you have this gorgeous white bloom with the tips of the bud still showing its red....have a wonderful day Kitty! #10133419

Marilyn Cornwell May 12, 2012

Beautiful image with such details! #10134539

Patricia A. Casey level-deluxe May 12, 2012

Thank you Marilyn! The flower did all the work....=^..^= #10134688

Joannie Bertucci level-classic May 12, 2012

What a gorgeous flower and your presentation is stunning Patricia! Beautiful colors, exposure and composition! #10135044

Patricia A. Casey level-deluxe May 13, 2012

Thank you so much Joannie for your very kind words....Have a wonderful day ahead! #10135468

Debbie Bray May 26, 2012

Holey moley! You have another winner here to me, Patricia! This is just awesomely beautiful (and I hate that word awesome!!hehee!) Your cactus flowers are real eye candy, very very beautiful!! Congratulations on your beautiful work! #10153464

Patricia A. Casey level-deluxe May 26, 2012

Thank you so much Debbie....I love my garden...all desert plants....the spring is the best...like all over the country...with flowers popping away....I'm delighted that you enjoyed them too....Thank you so much for your kind words...have a wonderful afternoon! #10153665

Liz blahh June 28, 2012

I love Cereus cactus blooms, beautifully captured! #10205316

Patricia A. Casey level-deluxe June 29, 2012

Next Spring if you would like to come to photograph in my garden drop me a line.....usually they bloom anywhere from late March through June....but then judging by your portfolio...you really know about cactus & their blooms too.....nice to find a kindred spirit of the cactus world! (I live in Sun City West, AZ) #10205799

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