A Saguaro Group Hug
by Janet Marie
Title
A Saguaro Group Hug
Artist
Janet Marie
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
On the outskirts of Tucson, Arizona (USA), a small but vital part of the Sonoran Desert is preserved as the Saguaro National Park (East-Rincon Mountain District). It's one of 3 national parks in Arizona.
When entering the Park, there two ways to visit here, straight takes you along Cactus Forest Loop Drive (a one-way 8 mile scenic drive), and right on Cactus Forest Drive (a two-way scenic drive), ending at Javelina Picnic area. There are pull-offs along the way, to stop for a closer look, this stop traveling along the two-way drive.
Here the Saguaro Cactus, reached out to welcome us on this glorious spring day. The desert was a showy display of color, with wildflowers, cactus blooms, and lush and diverse desert landscape.
The saguaro has been called monarch of the Sonoran Desert, supreme symbol of the American Southwest, and a plant with PERSONALITY. It is renowned for the variety of ODD, ALL-TOO-HUMAN shapes it assumes...shapes that inspire wild and fanciful imaginings.
I had the pleasure of capturing some of these ALL-TOO-HUMAN SHAPES with personalities. I would like to introduce you to some of them. These saguaros were huddled together, looking as though it was "A Saguaro Group Hug!"
Interesting how the Saguaro Cactus is not solitary, nor in bare dirt, as so many picture them in various settings. Ahh, the beauty of the Sonoran Desert's rocky hillside terrain.
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Rick Ulmer
Beautiful cactus hug Janet, good eye.
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you Rick for taking notice of my saguaro cactus photography. The cactus with personality. I used my long lens to get this shot. Honing in on this human emotion that was missing during the lockdown, hugs. I always have fun photographing the beauty of the saguaro cactus. Only exist in the Sonoran Desert.
Karen Adams
Wonderful image and such a great title! . . . . .f/l
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you so much, Karen. I am delighted at how you feel about my saguaro cactus photography. They are the cactus with those odd-all-too-human personalities. Thanks for noticing the title.
Jurgen Lorenzen
Wonderful Sonoran Desert landscape composition, Janet!
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you Jurgen. The saguaro cactus is one of my favorite things to photograph. They take on these wonderful personalities.
Angela Davies
Great scene and title, LF
Janet Marie replied:
Angela! Thank you so much for taking a look at my photography, and sharing such a wonderful comment. I really appreciate that and the fave! What you said is why I love them so much.
Larisa Fedotova
Stunning image Love this! F/L/TW
Janet Marie replied:
Larisa! Thank you for visiting my gallery and sharing such a delightful comment about my photography. I really appreciate that, the fave and tweet.
Denise Harty
Perfect title for this wonderful piece! L/F
Janet Marie replied:
Denise! Thank you for stopping by my gallery to share your wonderful comment about my photography. I really appreciate that and the fave!
Barbara McMahon
Janet, Beautiful capture of this amazing terrain that is so foreign to me! The Saguaro are simply amazing! l/f
Janet Marie replied:
Itโs understandable that they would be foreign to you, as they only exist and thrive in the Sonoran Desert. I love photographing these monarchs of the desert with their odd-all-too-human personalities and characteristics. I am delighted that you could be introduced to them and appreciate their beauty by way of my photography. Itโs what I hope to do with my work. Thank you Barbara for your words expressed and choosing this as a favorite too.
Donna Kennedy
Fantastic find Janet, and a perfect title, love this!!!...F/L/T ๐๐๐
Janet Marie replied:
Wow, Donna! Thank you for visiting my gallery and sharing your wonderful comment about my photography. I really appreciate that and the tweet! Janet๐
Marcia Colelli
Wonderful image and composition with nice textures. L/F
Janet Marie replied:
Marcia! Thank you for visiting my gallery and sharing your wonderful comment about my photography. I really appreciate it! Janet๐
Deborah A Andreas
Oh my gosh! They DO look like they are hugging! See....even cactus have feelings! So adorable! Love this image! L/F
Janet Marie replied:
Deborah! How lovely of you to stop by and your wonderful comment about "A Saguaro Group Hug." This is what I love about the saguaro cactus, is the ALL-TOO-HUMAN like shapes and behavior. I see the human point of view with so many things in the natural world, such as with trees and rocks. I am so glad you enJoyed this favorite of mine and made it a favor of yours as well. Thank you! I really appreciate it. Janet๐
Jurgen Lorenzen
Beautiful Saguaro cactus group composition, Janet!
Janet Marie replied:
Jurgen! Thank you for visiting my gallery and sharing your wonderful comment about my photography. I really appreciate it! Janet๐
Jerry Bokowski
Certainly one of your great captures and an eye for a story. I love to see the Saguaro Cactus through your eyes, Janet, with their all-too-human personalities on display. They do all look like there is a GROUP HUG going on. Something we are all missing doing these days. Your photography tells why we love these monarchs of the Sonoran Desert. Well done! like/fave/Facebook
Janet Marie replied:
Jerry! Thank you for stopping by my gallery and sharing your lovely thoughts about my photography. I really appreciate it! Janet๐
Janet Marie
Karen! Thank you for the HOMEPAGE FEATURE in your lovely Art Group, "NATURE LANDMARKS LANDSCAPES AND WILDLIFE!" I am always happy to have my photography recognized in this special way. I really appreciate it! Janet๐
Maria Faria Rodrigues
Congratulations, on your Feature, in "Nature Landmarks Landscapes Wildlife- ONE A DAY", "No Place Like Home", & "Arts Fantastic World", groups!
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you Maria Faria Rodrigues, for stopping by to Congratulate me for the HOMEPAGE FEATURES in all these lovely Art Groups. Most generous of all the group administrators for this special recognition of my photography. I appreciate you noticing!
Janet Marie
Jenny! What an unexpected surprise for you to choose this as a HOMEPAGE FEATURE in your delightful Art Group, "NO PLACE LIKE HOME!" I am very happy to have my photography recognized in this special way. Thank you so much, I truly appreciate it! Janet ๐
Janet Marie
Romuald! Thank you for the HOMEPAGE FEATURE in your marvelous Art Group, โARTS FANTASTIC WORLD!โ I am SO happy to have my photography recognized in this special way. I truly appreciate it! Janet ๐
Janet Marie
Bob! Wonderful news. Thank you for the HOMEPAGE FEATURE in your marvelous Art Group, โNEW FAA UPLOADS 1 PER DAY!โ I am SO happy to have my photography recognized in this special way. I truly appreciate it! Janet ๐
Janet Marie
Carole! Wonderful news. Thank you for the HOMEPAGE FEATURE in your marvelous Art Group, โWORLD LANDSCAPE LOVERS OF ART!โ I am SO happy to have my photography recognized in this special way. I truly appreciate it! Janet ๐
Cindy Treger
Wow, Janet, great shot of this gorgeous desert landscape. f/l
Janet Marie replied:
Cindy! So sweet of you to visit my gallery and share your lovely thoughts about this. I am glad you like it and feel itโs a great shot. Thank you for that and choosing this as one of your favorites too. I really appreciate it! Janet ๐
Kate Brown
They do look like they're hugging, what a great capture! LF
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you dear, Kate. I appreciate you feeling this is a great capture. I am quite smitten with the Saguaro Cactus and their wonderful personalities. I appreciate you choosing this as one of your favorites too! Janet ๐
Janet Marie
Janis! How marvelous, thank you for the HOMEPAGE FEATURE in your wonderful Art Group, "JUST PERFECT!" I am SO happy to have my photography recognized in this special way. I truly appreciate it! Janet๐