A Saguaro Bloom And Its Buds

Thank you, Greta for taking notice of the perspective and composition. Saguaros that produce flowers, are very tall at that stage in their life. Way at the top, and against a beautiful, billowy cloud filled sky, I couldn't miss. As I mentioned, I was especially wanting to photograph saguaro cactus flowers, as they only bloom in May and into early June (at least in my area).

Thank you, Alinna for your lovely comment about my saguaro cactus blooms. Sometimes you can come across them with lots of blooms at once, but you can't always count on that. This flower will be dried up by nighttime, as they only open at night, and are done by the next day. I love the saguaro cactus with or without flowers, so this is a treat, as I am fascinated by these unusual looking buds. This is way up there, too. I can only photograph it with my 300mm lens.

They are captivating for me as well. They bloom at night, and that gives the nectar eating bats an a delicious opportunity to eat and be one of the pollinators. They stay open until the next day. So there is only a short window. This is a first bloom and all the huge buds are waiting to be next. Perhaps by that evening. The flower has a watermelon smell, and these were at the top of this saguaro, probably 30 feet above. I use my 300mm lens to capture these. Thank you Shari for stopping by. I really appreciate the support.

A difficult shot indeed, as the top of this saguaro is probably about 30 feet. Thank you Nieves for sharing your lovely thoughts about, "A Saguaro Bloom and Its Buds." I really appreciate it! Janet💕

Bijan! Wow! Thank you for stopping by my gallery to share your wonderful comment. I really appreciate it! Janet💕

Thank you Marcie for visiting my gallery of work, choosing to comment on this piece. I am glad you like it and have chosen it as one of your favorites too. Janet💕

Paul! I am delighted to have you visit my gallery and share your wonderful comment about my artwork. Thank you for that. I appreciate you choosing this as one of your favorites and sharing it on Twitter. Janet 💕

Thank you, Alma, for visiting my gallery and choosing this particular image to comment on. The Saguaro Cactus is unique to our Sonoran Desert, and the blooms are unique too, being our state flower. I wanted to showcase the one bloom, while showing off the hidden beauty of the buds, that sit about 40 feet up. I am glad you love the perspective and feel it’s an awesome image. I appreciate knowing that, and also for you choosing this as one of your favorites. Janet 💕

I have been waiting for two years to share their lovely uniqueness. What a treasure we have to enjoy in our beautiful Sonoran Desert. It is very satisfying to see what I can up with, as they are a bit challenging being so far off the ground. Being so high up, adds the wonderful sky for a backdrop. Thank you for the luscious words expressed. They mean a lot. I appreciate the inspiration and the fave! 💕💕💕💕

Kate! I am so glad that you love the Saguaro Cactus, our monarchs of the desert. So sweet of you to leave such a lovely comment. I am glad that you like this and feel it's fantastic. I also appreciate you choosing this as one of your favorites. Janet💕

Chance! Thank you so much for the HOMEPAGE FEATURE, in your aweSoMe Art Group, "SOUTHERN ARIZONA!" I am glad to know that you like the composition, detail and colors. I appreciate that, and it is my pleasure to share this with your group. Janet💕

I am glad that only one was open, as I wanted to show off the intricate detail of the buds, as well the saguaro cactus ribs and glochids. I just find these unique monarchs of the desert, so fascinating. What a privilege and joy that is never taken for granted. Thank you dear Jane for the HOMEPAGE FEATURE, in your oh-so-feel good Art Group, "AMERICA DESERT SOUTHWEST!" I am delighted to have my artwork recognized in this special way. I am glad to know that you like this, and feel it's gorgeous. I also appreciate you choosing this as one of your favorites. That means so much, as you are the only one to do that. Big hugs, Janet artBUDette💕