Magenta Majesty
by Janet Marie
Title
Magenta Majesty
Artist
Janet Marie
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Sharing one of my "Spring has Sprung" moments in my lovely, unique Arizona Sonoran Desert paradise! The "Cane Cholla Cactus" or "Walking stick Cholla", certainly add exquisite beauty to our lush natural desert garden. It's a tree-like cactus plant standing about 7 feet high. These showy flowers are a scrumptious magenta-purple or burgundy red color. Considered a rare color for this cactus.
I had to stand on a step stool to capture these beauties. This is the cactus that houses the Cactus Wren nest, that I have photographed. They were quite disturbed that I was around their nest, shouting their famous bird call of disapproval! I have been waiting for this Cholla cactus to bloom. It certainly was worth the wait, this "Magenta Majesty!"
Magenta Majesty © 2018 Janet Marie Photography, all rights reserved.
💜HeARTfelt Gratitude to FAA Group ADMINISTRATORS for the HOMEPAGE FEATURES in these Art Groups:
*The Earth Is Art~Thanks Kelley 04/22/18
*Beauty Of Arizona~Thanks Lucinda 04/22/18
*American Desert Southwest~Thanks Jane 04/23/18
*Floral Photography And Art~Thanks Kim 04/24/18
*Arts Fantastic World~Thanks Romuald 04/25/18
*World Landscape Lovers Of Art~Thanks Carole 04/29/18
*Beautiful Flowers~Thanks Johanna 05/04/18
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Janet Marie
Featured in “FOR THE LOVE OF FLOWERS” Art Group, 07/06/2022. Appreciating the opportunity to showcase my photography, in this special way!
Sharon W
Such an excellent and beautiful capture of this totally gorgeous flower! And the color is seriously stunning! A true beauty, so well done dear Janet!!
Janet Marie replied:
Wow, Sharon! I didn't realize that you stopped by to share such a beautiful comment. Thank you so much for that. I really appreciate it! It's such a pleasure to remember these moments, that me much joy!
Kathryn Jones
A perfect capture of this beautiful flower!
Janet Marie replied:
Kathryn! Thank you for stopping by my gallery and sharing your lovely thoughts about my photography. I really appreciate it! Cactus bee thought so as well, as you can see the pollen that stirred up, has fallen all over the flower.
OLena Art - Lena Owens
What a beautiful blooming!
Janet Marie replied:
Lena! Thank you for stopping by my gallery and sharing your lovely thoughts about my photography. I really appreciate it! The cane cholla produces some amazing blooms for sure.
Janet Marie
Jasna, you are a dear! Thank you for the HOMEPAGE FEATURE, in your wonderful Art Group, "GLOBAL FLOWERS PHOTOGRAPHY!" I truly appreciate this special recognition of my artwork. 💕Janet
Janet Marie
Dora, you are so sweet! Thank you for the HOMEPAGE FEATURE, in your wonderful Art Group, "VISIONS OF SPRING-GLANCES OF SUMMERS!" I truly appreciate this special recognition of my artwork. 💕Janet
Janet Marie
Doug! Thank you for the HOMEPAGE FEATURE, in your wonderful Art Group, "NIKON FULL FRAME CAMERAS!" I truly appreciate this special recognition of my artwork. 💕Janet
Janet Marie
Doug! Thank you for the HOMEPAGE FEATURE, in your wonderful Art Group, "MACRO MARVELS!" I truly appreciate this special recognition of my artwork. 💕Janet
Jaroslav Buna
Wonderful blooming cactus!
Janet Marie replied:
Jaroslav! Thank you for stopping by my gallery and sharing your lovely thoughts about my artwork. I am glad you feel it’s wonderful. 💕Janet
Janet Marie
Johanna! Thank you so much for showing recognition of my artwork, by FEATURING this on the HOMEPAGE of your Art Group, “BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS!” I am honored and grateful for this feature, and it is my pleasure to share the beauty of my artwork. I also appreciate you choosing this as one of your favorites! 💕Janet
Janet Marie
Thank you Carole for the HOMEPAGE FEATURE, in your Art Group, “WORLD LANDSCAPE LOVERS OF ART!” I am honored and grateful for the opportunity to be recognized in this special way. 💕Janet
Skip Willits
Wonderful composition here Janet.
Janet Marie replied:
Skip! I thought I had responded to your comment, but I see I haven't. Thank you for visiting and sharing your lovely thoughts that this is a wonderful composition. 💕Janet
Janet Marie
Dimitra Papageorgiou! Thank you or stopping by my gallery and choosing this as one of your favorites. I am glad you like it. 💕Janet
Janet Marie
Thank you so very much Romuald, for the HOMEPAGE FEATURE of this image in your Art Group "ARTS FANTASTIC WORLD." I am so honored, grateful and appreciative!!! So glad you like it and I appreciate the opportunity to showcase my work in your Art Group! 💕Janet
Janet Marie
Thank so much Kim, for the HOMEPAGE FEATURE of this image in your Art Group “Floral Photography And Art!” I am honored and grateful for that, and I appreciate the opportunity to showcase my photography in your group. 💕Janet
Donna Kennedy
Beautiful color and clarity Janet!...like/tweet
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you Donna for visiting my gallery of artwork and sharing your impressions. They are a gorgeous, rich burgundy-red or magenta. Reminding me of a wild rose variety. I appreciate you sharing this on Twitter and liking my artwork. 💕Janet
Jerry Bokowski
We were eagerly anticipating these beautiful blooms, Janet. So many buds ready to shine. Very nice close up and details! Fav / like
Janet Marie replied:
Yes I was eagerly waiting for their arrival, and I wasn't disappointed. In fact it exceeded my expectations to say the least. Thank you for the lovely words about this. It's has been a joy to follow their progress, capturing them on their journey. I was upsetting the Cactus Wren Couple who have their home built in this Cholla Cactus, and the bees weren't too happy as well. Still I managed to pull of some wonderful images. Even standing on a step stool to capture them. I somehow managed not to lose my balance fall into the cactus. I appreciate you also choosing this as one of your favorites! 💕💕💕💕
Jane M Dahl
Such gorgeous color! It must be such a treat to see these in bloom. Featured in American Desert Southwest.
Janet Marie replied:
Jane! I am elated that you feel it’s a gorgeous color and treat to behold. So much so that you decided to FEATURE this on the HOMEPAGE of your Art Group, “AMERICAN DESERT SOUTHWEST!” Thank you for that. I am honored and humbled for you doing that. 💕Janet
Ana Dawani
So beautiful ! L/f
Janet Marie replied:
Ana! What a lovely surprise to have you stop by my gallery to share your lovely thoughts about my artwork. Thank you for that! I am glad you feel it's beautiful, and have decided to choose this as one of your favorites. 💕Janet
VIVA Anderson
Thanks for your wonderful reply and the news about your beautiful garden,and area...all unknown to me. I enjoy your blessings all the more, dear Janet..xV
Janet Marie replied:
Aw Viva! You are so sweet! You are so welcome dear lady. I enjoyed sharing it with you, because I knew you would be interested, and have appreciation for it. I am glad I could bring some joy to your day! HeART sisters! Big Hugs!
Johanna Hurmerinta
Splendid and fantastic, Janet! So beautiful! LF
Janet Marie replied:
Johanna! I am delighted that you like this, and feel it's splendid and fantastic, and so beautiful. Oh but in person, exquisite spring I am having. The colorful beauty of lush desert landscape. I appreciate your visit to my gallery, and choosing this as one of your favorites! 💕Janet
Lucinda Walter
Congratulations! Your beautiful work is featured in the Beauty of Arizona group l/f
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you so much Lucinda, for FEATURING this image on the HOMEPAGE of your Art Group “BEAUTY OF ARIZONA,” and for the CONGRATULATIONS!! I am so honored, grateful, and appreciative for this feature. I am glad you like it and feel it is beautiful. I also appreciate your support by choosing this as one of your favorites too! 💕Janet
Kelley Freel-Ebner
Congratulations! Your extraordinary work has been Featured in the Fine Art America group “The Earth Is Art”! You are invited to archive your featured image for permanent storage and for viewing on the Discussions Page in: “2018 Member's Extraordinary Features Images Archive!” theme. Simply copy your image’s Embed URL on your image’s profile page, and paste it into the Discussion Topic site: https://fineartamerica.com/groups/the-earth-is-art-.html?showmessage=true&messageid=4025037
Janet Marie replied:
Kelley! Thank you for stopping by my gallery to CONGRATULATE me for the HOMEPAGE FEATURE in your Art Group, "THE EARTH IS ART!" I am delighted to know that you feel it's extraordinary, and for the invitation to archive this for viewing on the Discussion Page, "2018 MEMBERS' EXTRAORDINARY FEATURES IMAGES ARCHIVE!" I am grateful and honored for the opportunity to showcase my artwork! 💕Janet
VIVA Anderson
So beautiful,so happy this is in your garden, Janet. Thank you for sharing the beauty of your world....fv...VIVA
Janet Marie replied:
Viva! How lovely and sweet of you to visit my gallery and share your impressions about my artwork. Thank you so much for that. I am elated that you feel it’s beautiful and that you are happy this beauty is in my desert garden of joy to share! This particular cactus is one I wanted removed, because we were getting rid of some of the over growth of Cholla Cactus in our desert acre. The little spiny glochids drop everywhere, and we get stuck with them, and our grandbaby dogs get them in their paws. But Jerry said we can’t. The cactus wren couple worked hard at rebuilding their nest, and will be using it for winter, and for their babies in the spring. So he trimmed it, just having the top part, making it like a tree. I have followed the birds journey, capturing them along the way. So I was anxiously awaiting these delightful burgundy red flowers to burst forth. It has brought joy to me and I am glad it has to you. My Sonoran desert garden of joy is bursting with spring color. It’s a unique desert, especially being in the Arizona Upland region of that desert (there are 6 regions in this desert), ours being a lush desert, with 5 seasons. I appreciate you choosing this as one of your favorites too! 💕Janet