Hedgehog Heaven
by Janet Marie
Title
Hedgehog Heaven
Artist
Janet Marie
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
đź’•Come explore the beauty of the Arizona desert flora in my "Desert Cactus Flowers" collectionđź’•
The hedgehog cactus has earned its name in Arizona's Sonoran Desert, because its short, spiny stems resemble hedgehogs. The most common hedgehog-cactus varieties have intense magenta flowers, although the flowers may also appear in shades of pink, purple and lavender. The blossoms last for five days, opening in the morning and closing at night. This specie is the Robust Hedgehog Cactus.
I have about 10 hedgehog cactus groups, of various varieties. I was patiently waiting the arrival of all the buds to bloom forth. This variety, the Robust Hedgehog, graces my backyard, desert landscape. They don't all open at one time. It was such a stand out, so while waiting on the others, with this one, I'd say I am in "hog heaven!"
Hedgehog Heaven © 2020 Janet Marie Photography
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July 11th, 2020
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Jane M Dahl
These little beauties are always a joy to behold. This is gorgeous! The color is just amazing. L/F Featured in American Desert Southwest.
Debra Lynch
Bright and Cheerful... And just a bit thorny looking, I love the beauty of this one. L/F/T
Janet Marie replied:
Debra! Thank you for sharing your lovely thoughts about this piece. Hedgehog can be quite exceptional if you get to photograph them in their perfection. The bunnies gnaw off all the petals and sometimes the buds before they even get to bloom, so I am always delighted with such a moment.
Susanna Schorr
The colors are so great! Beautiful shot!
Janet Marie replied:
Susanna! Thank you for visiting my gallery and sharing such a nice comment about my photography. I really appreciate that! Janetđź’•
Patty Strubinger
Gorgeous photography! Such beautiful color!! L/F
Janet Marie replied:
Patty! Thank you so much for stopping by my gallery to share your lovely thoughts about my photography. I’m glad that you like this and have decided to choose it as one of your favorites. I really appreciate that! Janet💕
Randy Rosenberger
Hurrah! Your lovely piece of art from your portfolio of beautiful artistic pieces, has been chose to appear as a feature on the homepage of the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery Group of Fine Art America. I am proud that you have chosen to be a member of our family of friends and fine artists. You will be featured more than most groups feature works, as I change up and work on my homepage each and every day. It is an honor to have you as an active member of our group. Thanks for sharing your lovely pieces of artwork with us.
Janet Marie replied:
Randy! Thank you for stopping by my gallery and sharing your lovely thoughts about my photography. I really appreciate that and for the HOMEPAGE FEATURE in your wonderful Art Group, "WISCONSIN FLOWERS AND SCENERY GROUP! Janetđź’•
Janet Marie
Featured in "FOR THE LOVE OF FLOWERS" 12/07/2020. Appreciating the opportunity to showcase my photography, in this special way. Janetđź’•
Bonnie Mason
Stunning capture! So beautiful! LF
Janet Marie replied:
Bonnie! Thank you for stopping by my gallery to share your wonderful comment about my photography. I am glad you like this and have chosen it as one of your favorites. Janet đź’•
Sharon McConnell
Wonderful capture of this cactus bloom - they are so pretty! L/F
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you, Sharon! They truly are stunning flower. Such a striking, vivid pink. I have quite a variety of them. I think the Robust is my favorite, I am glad you like this, and have chosen it as one of your favorites too!
Jerry Bokowski
They are among the first to grace spring with their beauty each year. For days we anticipate the very first bloom we see as the buds get bigger and bigger! Beautiful example here!....Fav / Like
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you dear Jerry for your BEAUTIFUL thoughts expressed about this. This cluster of hedgehog cactus, produced such glorious blooms this past spring of 2020. I was so glad to be able to capture their beauty before the desert cottontails came along to chomp down their petals. I appreciate that you like it and have chosen it as a favorite too! đź’•đź’•đź’•đź’•
Morris Finkelstein
Fabulous floral close up photograph of a cactus flower with great colors and composition, Janet! F/L
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you so much Morris for sharing your wonderful comment about this. I am glad you like it and have chosen it as one of your favorites too!
Doris Ertel
What a charming blossom - wonderful flowers photo!
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you Doris! The hedgehog flowers were exceptional this year. I am quite pleased with how perfect this bloom was.
Christiane Schulze Art And Photography
Beautiful pink tones and composition, a beautiful floral macro Janet F/L
Janet Marie replied:
Christiane! Thank you for visiting my gallery and sharing your wonderful comment about this. I am glad you like it and have chosen it as one of your favorites, too. I really appreciate it! I cannot take credit for the color. But sometimes they are extra exceptional. Especially before the bunnies chomp on it. The hedgehog blooms were extra special this year of 2020.
Janet Marie
Jasna! Thank you for the HOMEPAGE FEATURE in your wonderful Art Group, “GLOBAL FLOWERS PHOTOGRAPHY!” I am happy to have my photography recognized in this special way. I really appreciate it! Janet💕
ABeautifulSky Photography by Bill Caldwell
Beautiful close-up capture! l/f
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you Bill for your lovely comment. I am glad you like it and have chosen this as a favorite. I really appreciate it!
Janet Marie
Featured in "BEAUTY OF ARIZONA" 07/17/20. Appreciating the opportunity to showcase my photography, with this week's Theme, "NATIVE CACTUS FLOWERS OF ARIZONA!" A fave to photograph. Janetđź’•
Janet Marie
Jerry Bokowski! Thank you for stopping by my gallery and choosing my photography as one of your favorites. I really appreciate it!
Debby Pueschel
Just gorgeous. The colors of the fuchsia, green and yellow....only God can do this color scheme! Congratulations on your feature in Beauty of Arizona! FLTw
Janet Marie replied:
Debby! Thank you so much for stopping by to congratulate and sharing such a beautiful comment about this. I am glad you like and chose it as favorite. I also appreciate you sharing this on Twitter too. Colors, a gift for this planet from our Creator. Due to the gift of light. No color in outer space, even though people render it that way. Janet đź’•
Lucinda Walter
Love these little Hedgehog bloom. So bright and colorful. Your work here is stunning. l/f hugs :))
Janet Marie replied:
They were extra luscious this year before the bunnies come to chomp away at them. What a delightful color to mesmerize us and make our day. Thank you Lucinda for your wonderful comment about this. I am glad you like it and have chosen it as one of your favorites. Janet đź’•
Lisa Kaiser
Beautiful and I enjoyed the write up on the Hedgehog cactus. Shared.
Janet Marie replied:
Lisa! Thank you so much for visiting my gallery and sharing your lovely thoughts about my photography. This is the one I shared on Facebook. So glad you stopped to share your comment. I am glad you like the description and have share this on Social Media. I really appreciate it! Janetđź’•