Melting My Heart
by Janet Marie
Title
Melting My Heart
Artist
Janet Marie
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Photograph - Photography
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Southern Arizona once again gets snow. The "La Fiesta de los Vaqueros® - Tucson Rodeo" is happening today through Sunday. I have never known it to deal with snow. Rain yes, but not snow. So all the rodeo acts, may be performing with a bit of a disadvantage.
Just on the outskirts of Tucson, Arizona, at 3500 ft. elevation, we may be getting more than in town. I was just thinking about looking forward to Spring and all the wildflowers (those beginning in late February). But the last week in February, temperatures are expected to be in the middle 70's F or middle 20's C.
I woke up to my desert garden of joy covered in snow. Five and a half hours later, it was still snowing. With the air temperature warming up a bit, it began "Melting My Heart." That is, my heart-shaped Santa Rita Prickly Pear paddle or stem. This is my favorite cactus growing in my natural desert acre. Both hearts and purple are favorites of mine, too.
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February 22nd, 2019
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Pat Goltz
Gorgeous photo! That must have been the rain we had recently; it didn't snow at my place at 2800'.
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you for visiting my gallery of work. I appreciate you sharing your thoughts. This photograph was from February 2019, during rodeo time. It lists when the image was uploaded. Due to my present circumstances, where my time is not my own, I have not been able to be out photographing anything new for the most part, but I have thousands images taken since 2017.
Jane M Dahl
Absolutely gorgeous! My most favorite of all the cactus. The contrast against the snow makes this so beautiful. It's been here but at least we haven't gotten any snow! L/F Featured in American Desert Southwest.
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you dear Jane. I just had to grace your lovely art group, American Desert Southwest, with this one. We both love purple, and the Santa Rita prickly pear cactus is so purplelicious. Thank you for the special recognition as a Homepage Feature. I truly appreciate it!
Gu Scarlet
Absolutely a lovely picture!
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you, Gu! This lovely purple gem, graces my desert garden of joy (none of which I planted myself).
Debby Pueschel
Yes, it does snow in Arizona, Virginia! FLTw
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you for stopping by again, Debby. Your visits and comments are always appreciated. The second time around can be sweeter.
Conni Schaftenaar
wow, snow on cactus - what a great shot, Janet!
Janet Marie replied:
Oh my Connie, somehow I missed your wonderful comment about this purple Santa Rita prickly pear cactus in the snow. A rare snow, and a beautiful cactus. A great combination for a great shot. I am delighted that you think so. Thank you so much!
Cindy Treger
Janet, simply gorgeous shot. f/l
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you, Cindy, for thinking so. My favorite prickly pear cactus, as they are purple, my passion color. A rare snow in my Sonoran Desert garden of joy. I am glad that you like it enough to choose it as a favorite of yours. I really appreciate it!
Debra Martz
This is so very beautiful in the snow! And I see a heart! LF/Pinned
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you so much Debra Martz for your lovely comment about my Santa Rita prickly pear cactus in the snow. I appreciate the Pin and the fave.
Dora Stork
Beautiful entry in the Snow contest! L/F/voted
Janet Marie replied:
Dora! How wonderfully sweet of you to vote for this. Thank you so much. I thought perhaps, since it is not your usual snow scene, that it might have a chance to place. But I knew otherwise. So, I appreciate your appreciation for this uniqueness of a purple cactus in the snow.
Sharon W
How unusual and beautiful to see these gorgeous colored cacti and in the snow!! Purple, wow, this is just so lovely Janet!!
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you Sharon for enjoying my purple prickly pear cactus in the snow. I have this cactus knee deep in snow image as well. I love this cactus. In cold weather it really shows it purple side.
Johanna Zettler
Cactus in the snow! How unusual.
Janet Marie replied:
Southeastern Arizona has those rare winter storms. Living at 3500' elevation helps too. My purple Santa Rita prickly pear cactus was standout for me.
Conni Schaftenaar
Amazing see those beautiful purple cacti in SNOW! Great capture, Janet Marie, L/F
Janet Marie replied:
Purple is my passion color and so these are a favorite of mine, gracing me with their beauty and many photography opportunities. Thank you Conni for your awesome comment about this. I really appreciate that and the fave.
Zina Stromberg
Gorgeous capture, Janet! Lf
Janet Marie replied:
Zina! Thank you for taking the time to visit my collection of work, and to express such lovely words about my photography. I really appreciate that! Janet💕
Belinda Low
revisiting this wonderful take! It is really melting my heart as I look and admire it! F/L
Janet Marie replied:
Revisits are great, Belinda, as that means you really like it. Thank you for sharing your beautiful thoughts about my purplelicious prickly pear cactus. I recently shared it with yellow flowers. It has given me much joy and pleasure. It is right out my back door, a part of my desert acre of joy.
Belinda Low
wow what beautiful purples amidst the white! Love it!
Janet Marie replied:
Belinda! Thank you for stopping by my gallery to share your lovely thoughts about my photography. I really appreciate it!
Hanne Lore Koehler
Spectacular capture, Janet! What gorgeous color and texture contrast to the white snow! Brilliant artistic composition! L/F/T/FB
Janet Marie replied:
Hanne! Thank you for stopping by my gallery to share your wonderful comment about my photography. I am honored! I really appreciate the fave, tweet, and sharing on Facebook too! Janet💕
Susan Buscho
What a beautiful contrast with the snow. L/F
Janet Marie replied:
Susan! Thank you for visiting my gallery and sharing your thoughts about my photography. I really appreciate that and choosing this as one of your favorites too! Janet💕
Lucinda Walter
What a very beautiful contrast of the purple cactus against the snow. Gorgeous! 💕
Janet Marie replied:
Lucinda! Thank you for visiting my gallery and sharing your thoughts about my photography. I am glad you like it. I really appreciate it! Janet💕
Debby Pueschel
Oh Janet, this is just amazing! FLTwFB
Janet Marie replied:
Debby! You are so sweet to visit my gallery and share your wonderful expressed about this. This much snow in the desert, certainly was amazing. Thank you for your words expressed and sharing it in the Natural Beauty Of Arizona Facebook Group, and on Twitter. Most generous of you. Janet💕
Misha Ambrosia
OH MY GOSH..I love THIS PHOTOGRAPH JANET!!!!!!!!!!! l/f
Janet Marie replied:
Misha! Thank you so much for your enthusiastic comment expressed about this. My favorite purple cactus at the back of my home, on my natural desert acre. What a joy to capture it in this unique way. I am delighted that you love this and have chosen it as one of your favorites too. I really appreciate it! Janet💕
Janet Marie
Stefano! Thank you for the HOMEPAGE FEATURE in your wonderful Art Group, "10 PLUS!" I am happy to have my photography recognized in this special way. I really appreciate it! Janet💕
Georgia Mizuleva
Wonderiffic.
Janet Marie replied:
Georgia! Aren’t you so sweet. Thank you for your wonderful comment about this. I really appreciate it! Janet 💕
Pavitha Ashwin
It's so beautiful Janet...great capture!! L/f
Janet Marie replied:
Pavitha!!! How wonderful of you to visit my gallery. I am so delighted that you have. I have missed you. I am glad you like this and feel it's beautiful and a great capture. Thank you for that. I also appreciate you choosing this as one of your favorites. Big hug 💕Janet
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