Pink Fairy Duster Sparkle
by Janet Marie
Title
Pink Fairy Duster Sparkle
Artist
Janet Marie
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Funny how you can have these shrubs growing in your desert garden of joy, then one day they just pop. The Pink Fairy Duster (calliandra eriophylla), as it is called (also mock mesquite), has five reddish petals of flowers that are small and inconspicuous, but they form the center of a beautiful spherical cluster of pink stamens, as seen here. The plant is a low, evergreen shrub rather than a wildflower, with woody stems and fern-like leaves - similar, when not in bloom, to mesquite and acacia. Its fine foliage and delicate flowers give it an airy feel.
These powder puff like blooms are a real stand out, with their sparkling array of pinks, like they are just floating in the air. They remind me of sparklers used in celebrations. Hence my title, "Pink Fairy Duster Sparkle!" They typically bloom in late winter, early spring, and early fall.
đź’śHeARTfelt Gratitude to FAA Group ADMINISTRATORS for the HOMEPAGE FEATURES in these Art Groups:
*American Desert Southwest~Thanks Jane 05/12/18
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Debby Pueschel
How beautiful! The harshness of the desert and the delicateness of this flower - stunning! FLTw
Janet Marie replied:
Debby! Thank you for visiting my gallery and sharing your wonderful comment about my photography. I really appreciate the support of my work. It is true that some deserts can be harsh, such as the Mojave Desert, but the Arizona Upland region of the Sonoran Desert, is not one of those deserts. It is quite lush and beautiful.
Kathy Barney
Gorgeous!! Lf
Janet Marie replied:
Kathy! That they are. Thank you for checking out my photography gallery, and sharing such a nice comment. I really appreciate it!
Janet Marie
Featured in "FOR THE LOVE OF FLOWERS" Art Group, 10/11/2021. Appreciating the opportunity to showcase my photography, in this special way, and to remind everyone that October is "BREAST CANCER AWARENESS" Month! Early detection saves lives, and I would know. Janetđź’•
Jerry Bokowski
Impressive photography of this pink fairy duster, Janet. I like the title and write-up, and share just a little of what you said. "These powder puff like blooms are a real stand out, with their sparkling array of pinks, like they are just floating in the air. They remind me of sparklers used in celebrations. Hence my title, "Pink Fairy Duster Sparkle!" like/fave/Facebook
Janet Marie replied:
Jerry! Thank you for visiting my gallery and sharing your wonderful comment about my photography. I really appreciate that and sharing this on Facebook. Thanks for your support in my art group, Beauty of Arizona.
Lucinda Walter
Love those flowers. So beautiful l/f
Janet Marie replied:
Lucinda! Thank you for stopping by my gallery and sharing your wonderful comment about my photography. I am glad that you like it and have chosen it is one of your favorites. I really appreciate that!
Janet Marie
Featured in "BEAUTY OF ARIZONA" 10/16/20. Appreciating the opportunity to showcase my photography, in this special way. Janetđź’•
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💕
Hanne Lore Koehler
Fantastic capture of this gorgeous flower, Janet! As a Canadian who has never seen these in person, I enjoyed your wonderful informative description, as well! L/F
Janet Marie replied:
They are a delightfully showy flowering shrub. Thank you Hanne for stopping by to share your lovely thoughts about this. I am glad that I could share something you have not had the pleasure to view. And now you can. I am also glad to know that you enJOYed my description and have chosen this as one of your favorites. I really appreciate it! Janet đź’•
Cindy Treger
Janet, congrats on your stunning feature in 10 Plus. f/l
Janet Marie replied:
Cindy! Thank you for stopping by my gallery to Congratulate me for the Homepage Feature in 10 Plus. You are always so thoughtful and supportive of others artwork. I am delighted that you like this and feel it’s stunning. I appreciate that, and for choosing this as one of your favorites too! Janet 💕
Johanna Hurmerinta
This is fantastic! Such an exotic flower. And so greatly capture. What a beauty! LF FB
Janet Marie replied:
Johanna! Thank you for stopping by my gallery and sharing such a lovely comment about my artwork. I am glad you like it and feel the way you do about it. I really appreciate it, and that you have chosen it as one of your as well as sharing it on Facebook. đź’•Janet
Grace Iradian
Beautiful capture, such interesting flower Janet Marie
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you Grace for visiting my gallery and sharing such a lovely comment about my artwork. I really appreciate it. It’s a flowering shrub, that produces these lovely blooms. They produce blooms similar to a mimosa tree, but much smaller. I am delighted that you feel it’s beautiful. 💕Janet
Janet Marie
Lisa Kaiser! Thank you for visiting my gallery and choosing this as one of your favorites. I really appreciate it! Janet đź’•
Nisha Verma
Such a gorgeous capture, Janet! L/F
Janet Marie replied:
Nisha! You are so sweet to stop by my gallery and share your lovely thoughts about my artwork. Thank you for that. I am glad you like it, and have chosen this as one of your favorites too! Janet đź’•
Phyllis Kaltenbach
Wow! I love it, Janet! V/F
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you Phyllis for stopping by my gallery to leave such a sweet comment. I am delighted that you love it and have chosen it as one of your favorites. đź’•Janet
Chris PrintsProject
Wow Janet! Marvelous close up, I love it ❤ l/f
Janet Marie replied:
Chris! How lovely of you to visit my gallery and share your impressions about my artwork. I am delighted that you love it, and feel it’s wow and a marvelous close-up. My macro lens gives me so many wonderful captures to share. Thank you so much for adding me to your watch list by choosing to follow me. I also appreciate you choosing this as one of your favorites. 💕Janet
Elfriede Fulda
This is a beauty, and a fave Janet
Janet Marie replied:
Elfriede! Thank you so much for visiting my gallery and commenting on my artwork. I am glad you like it and feel it is a beauty. I also appreciate you choosing this is one of your favorites. đź’•Janet
Jane M Dahl
Such incredible detail and lovely color. Beautiful!! L/F Featured in American Desert Southwest.
Janet Marie replied:
Jane! It is a luscious color isn't it! My "Think Pink" color. It really stands out, with the macro lens, and the highest pixel my Nikon allows, capturing it the right time of day, to produce that incredible detail. Sometimes I try to capture the shot when I am available, but doesn't always work though. I am so glad you feel it's beautiful, so much so, that have chosen to FEATURE my artwork on the HOMEPAGE of your Art Group "AMERICAN DESERT SOUTHWEST!" I am honored and appreciative for choosing this as one of your too! đź’•Janet
Variance Collections
Fabulous details capture Marie! and I love the colors and light. And thank you for your great description! :) I was about to make a search on this plant as I've never seen something like this, then you give plenty of info so I even can imagine now what it feels to see this beauty. ... a fav ^^ - Aimelle
Janet Marie replied:
Aimelle! How sweet of you to visit my gallery to share your lovely thoughts about my artwork. Thank you for that! I am glad to know that you love the colors and light, and feel it has fabulous details. I don't usually say a huge amount about plants and flowers. Just enough to familiarize one with these beauties. I am not interested in sharing the super detail info that can be googled if a person wants to know all that. So I am glad that I could help you tap into the beauty of these simple plants. I appreciate you choosing this as one of your favorites, and for adding me to your watchlist by choosing to follow you. I plan to do the same for you. đź’•Janet
Jaroslav Buna
Impressive capture! Beautifully done!
Janet Marie replied:
Jaroslav! I apologize for somehow missing that you visited my gallery and left such wonderful comment. Thank you for that. I am glad you like it and feel it’s impressive and beautifully done. Janet💕
Nick Boren
It's a stunning macro image Janet. I'm quite fond of it. :-) FV
Janet Marie replied:
Nick! Thank you so much for wonderful comment. It means so much. I am elated to know that you are quite fond of it, and feel it's a stunning macro. Exact feelings I hoped to evoke with this one. Sometimes I get it right. It's just a feel good piece, that dazzles the eye! I also appreciate you choosing this as one of your favorites! đź’•Janet
Pavitha Ashwin
Beautiful capture Janet!! I love the colors. L/f
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you so much Pavi for all your lovely visits to my gallery, I am so delighted to have you comment on my artwork! I am glad you love the colors, and feel it's a beautiful capture. I also appreciate you choosing this as one of your favorites. đź’•Janet