Desert Royalty
by Janet Marie
Title
Desert Royalty
Artist
Janet Marie
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
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, at the Saguaro National Park Rincon Mountain District, Tucson, Arizona. (USA). I wanted to capture some of the cactus flower wonders of this unique and fabulous National Park (one of three in Arizona). Despite a not so wet Winter, they were in full bloom.
Saguaro National Park is home to 25 species of cactus ranging from the towering saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea) to the tiniest type of cactus in the park, the mammillaria. One of the common cacti species found at Saguaro National Park and within Tucson, Arizona include the "Staghorn Cholla Cactus (Opuntia versicolor), this one with slender purple stems, and beautiful, vibrant red-orange flowers.
People travel here from all over the world, to visit this unique place. The only National Park in Arizona named after the Saguaro Cactus.
I love how the sun has backlit these vibrant red-orange blooms atop the slender, purple stems of the Staghorn Cholla Cactus, producing a tinge of purple bokeh background. The color purple can be a reminder of royalty, here is my "Desert Royalty!"
Desert Royalty © 2018 Janet Marie Photography, all rights reserved.
💕It’s with heARTfelt Appreciation and Thanks to the Administrators for these HOMEPAGE FEATURES in their Art Group💕
*American Desert Southwest~Thanks Jane 11/07/18
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October 12th, 2018
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Comments (31)
Mary Deal
Out of the cactus brambles comes these beautiful blooms.
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you Mary for your wonderful comment. I love all the flowers of Arizona's native cactus. Each sharing there unique and varied beauty of the Sonoran Desert. Saguaro National Park is a great place to see these purple beauties. The flowers are their icing on the cake.
Christopher James
Congrats on reaching 500 Views....lf
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you Christopher, for your congratulatory message. I really appreciate it!
Debby Pueschel
Ever so gorgeous. Congratulations on your graduation in The 200 Club. FL
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you, Debby. They are an awesome sight. Photographed at Saguaro National Park. Purple staghorn cholla are prolific there, with a variety of flower colors in the spring.
Mary Deal
Your knowledge of the plants and flowers of Arizona astounds me. You've been able to capture great images, like this one. What a fantastic and educational book your images would make!
Janet Marie replied:
Mary! Aren’t sweet to share such an awesome comment about my photographic works. I have thought for many years about how I would love to do a travel book of Arizona, as I so love its beauty and diversity that it shares. You certainly would be the go-to person to do that, as you have published many books with your talent.
Bill Pusztai
The light shining through the petals, just perfect.
Janet Marie replied:
Bill! Thank you for sharing your lovely comment. The shallow depth of field photography provided such a beautiful and natural background for the gorgeous staghorn cholla cactus.
David Beard
Lovely light, color and detail.
Janet Marie replied:
David! Thank you for stopping by my gallery of work to share your wonderful comment about my photography. I really appreciate it! Another beauty at Saguaro National Park.
Barbara McMahon
Beautiful capture Janet! Wonderful background also! l/f
Janet Marie replied:
Barbara! Thank you for visiting my gallery and sharing your delightful comment about my photography. I really appreciate that and the fave!
Johanna Zettler
Love your desert flowers Janet.
Janet Marie replied:
The Arizona Sonoran Desert does have such beautiful flowers to bring us joy. Thank you for thinking so. I really appreciate it!
Johanna Zettler
Gorgeous photo Janet.
Janet Marie replied:
Johanna! Thank you for visiting my gallery and sharing your wonderful comment about my photography. I really appreciate it! Staghorn cholla flowers are gorgeous, so glad you agree.
Georgia Mizuleva
Fantabulous.
Janet Marie replied:
Georgia! Thank you for stopping by my gallery and sharing your lovely thoughts about my photography. I really appreciate it! Janetđź’•
Janet Marie
Harriet Feagin! Thank you for stopping by my gallery and choosing my photography as one of your favorites. I really appreciate it!
Vali Irina Ciobanu
Splendid! Lf
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you Vali for visiting my gallery. I am glad you like this and feel it’s splendid. I appreciate that and also for choosing this as one of your favorites. Janet 💕
A Hillman
Fantastic, Janet Marie! L/F
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you for visiting my gallery and sharing your thoughts about my artwork. I am glad you like it and feel it’s fantastic. I appreciate knowing that and for choosing this as one of your favorites too! Janet 💕
Maria Hunt
Revisiting this treasure, Janet Marie,,,
Janet Marie replied:
Maria! You have taken the time to visit so much of my artwork, I am gobSMACKED. I am delighted that you like this that much to revisit, and to view it as a treasure. It was pretty special to be able to capture flowers on a purple staghorn cholla cactus. Purple is my passion color. Making this extra special. Saguaro National Park is so close to where I live, and one of favorite places to visit, as it has offered me many photography opportunities. Thank you Maria for your continued support, it means so much. đź’•Janet
John M Bailey
Congratulations on your feature in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you John, for taking the time to stop by my gallery to Congratulate me for the HOMEPAGE FEATURE in your Art Group, “IMAGES THAT EXCITE YOU!” I am honored to have my artwork recognized in this special way! Janet 💕
Lucinda Walter
Congratulations! Your beautiful work is featured in the Beauty of Arizona group l/f
Janet Marie replied:
Lucinda! Thank you for stopping by my gallery to Congratulate me for the HOMEPAGE FEATURE in your lovely Art Group, “BEAUTY OF ARIZONA!” I am delighted that you like this and feel it’s beautiful. I appreciate that and for choosing this as one of your favorites too! Janet 💕
Chance Kafka
Love your descriptions, and gorgeous shot. Definitely representative of an Arizona spring! Featured in Tucson Art and Photography.
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you Chance, for the HOMEPAGE FEATURE in your wonderful Art Group, “TUCSON ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY!” I appreciate the opportunity to have my artwork represented in this new art group. I am delighted to know that you love my descriptions and feel this is a gorgeous shot. It’s nice to know that my efforts with my descriptions are noticed, and appreciated. It means a lot. Janet 💕
Angie Tirado
lovely janet.
Janet Marie replied:
Angie! You are so sweet. Thank you for the visit and your lovely thoughts about this. I appreciate it! đź’•Janet