A Saguaro Budding Moment
by Janet Marie
Title
A Saguaro Budding Moment
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Janet Marie
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Photograph - Photography
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đź’•Explore Saguaro National Park Travel Art, in my "Saguaro National Park - Arizona" Collectionđź’•
It was glorious spring day, in the Arizona Sonoran Desert. The desert becomes a showy display of color. It was no exception this day in May 2019, at the Saguaro National Park Rincon Mountain District, Tucson, Arizona. (USA). I especially wanted to capture some of the Saguaro Cactus blooms.
I shot a close up of this honing in on the saguaro flower and it's buds, but I just loved the vivid blue, cloud-filled sky it the background. "A Saguaro Budding Moment," wouldn't you say.
The Saguaro Cactus typically grows from seed within the protection of a nurse plant, such as a mesquite tree or palo verde tree. Saguaro flowers bloom for less than 24 hours, opening at night, and remain open through the next day. It will be a busy night, as "A Saguaro Bloom And Its Buds," are ready to burst forth! Moving in to get an up-close and personal view of these unique monarchs of the desert.
These brilliant blooms were designated Arizona's state flower in 1931.
A Saguaro Budding Moment © 2020 Janet Marie Photography
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April 25th, 2020
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Comments (10)
Zenya Zenyaris
Fantastic Budding Moment capture! Such a beautiful close up Saguaro Cactus image! L/F
Janet Marie replied:
Zenya! Thank you for visiting my gallery and sharing your wonderful comment about my photography. I really appreciate that and the fave. This one is a favorite of mine, as the sky was beautiful that day at Saguaro National Park. I love to showcase their unique beauty.
Nancy Griswold
Magnificent image, what a find! FAV+/L (thank you for the vote in the portrait contest I entered at Jerry's)
Janet Marie replied:
Nancy! Somehow I missed your wonderful comment. I am so glad to read it now. Thank you for visiting my gallery and sharing your wonderful comment about my photography. I really appreciate that and the fave. You are most welcome for the vote. I hope it helped.
Yvonne Johnstone
Wonderful image!
Janet Marie replied:
Yvonne! Thank you for stopping by to share your lovely thoughts about this. I appreciate it.
Debby Pueschel
Love the angle Janet Marie! Congratulations on your feature in Beauty of Arizona! FL
Janet Marie replied:
It was a good looking Saguaro. Some get quite rugged with age. The first blossom, and the all the buds waiting their turn. They only bloom in May, possibly into very early June. Most cactus flowers open during the day, closing at night, lasting a few days. But the saguaro cactus blooms at night and is done by the next day afternoon. So bats do their share in the pollination process. Thank you, Debby for your lovely comment about this. I am glad you love the perspective and have chosen it as one of your favorites. I really appreciate it! Janetđź’•
Janet Marie
Chance! Thank you for the HOMEPAGE FEATURE in your wonderful Art Group, “ARIZONA!” I am happy to have my photography recognized in this special way. I really appreciate it! Janet 💕
Roseanne Schellenberger
Stunning capture! F
Janet Marie replied:
Roseanne! Thank you for stopping by to share your lovely thoughts about this. I am glad you like this and feel it’s a stunning capture. I appreciate knowing that and also for choosing this as one of your favorites. Janet 💕
Jane M Dahl
Lovely image, especially with those soft clouds behind this majestic fellow. Such a treat to be able to see these incredible icons of Arizona. Featured in American Desert Southwest.
Janet Marie replied:
It’s a “excuse me while I kiss the sky” moment for this blooming Saguaro cactus. I am glad you feel it’s a lovely image, and that it is a treat for you. Thank you for the HOMEPAGE FEATURE in your lovely Art Group, “AMERICAN DESERT SOUTHWEST!” Always making me feel so encouraged and inspired. I really that. 💕Janet artBUDette
Jerry Bokowski
Our state flower is gorgeous, Janet. Lovely example here in front of me!....fav / like
Janet Marie replied:
Aw, Jerry! Aren’t you wonderful to say all that. I just have so much joy capturing these monarchs of the Sonoran Desert. It was extra special getting to photograph them with blooms. Blooming just the opposite of many other cactus flowers that grace our presence. Opening at night and closing up by the next afternoon. Never a dull time with these unique plants. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and choosing it as one of your favorites too. 💕💕💕💕
Marija Djedovic
So beautiful :) LF
Janet Marie replied:
Marija! Thank you for stopping by to share your lovely thoughts about this. I am glad you like this and feel it’s beautiful. I appreciate knowing that and also for choosing this as one of your favorites. Janet 💕
Kate Brown
Marvelous capture of a wonderful moment! LF
Janet Marie replied:
Kate! Thank you dear lady for stopping by to share your lovely thoughts about this. I am glad you like this and feel it’s marvelous. I appreciate knowing that and also for choosing this as one of your favorites. Janet 💕
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