Prickly Pear Triplicity Treat

Thank you Rick. I am glad you like this and have chosen it as one of your favorites too. Cactus flowers are indeed spectacular. I appreciate you taking notice of them.

Thank you Kim. Cactus flowers in the Sonoran Desert of Arizona, are quite stunning. A virtual smorgasbord in the springtime.

Thank you Debby for your lovely comment. The Santa Rita prickly pear cactus flowers are a beautiful, lemony color, with purple paddles. They were looking quite wonderful from this perspective. Showing off not only the purple cactus stems, but the flowers as well. The flowers last a few days, dry up, and the fruit is left behind. Something that happens with all cactus. They are a favorite for javelinas to munch.

Jane! Thank you so much for the honor to have my cactus flower photography, grace the Homepage of your wonderful art group, American Desert Southwest. I am glad you like it and find it beautiful. I appreciate that. The purple prickly pear or Santa Rita prickly pear cactus are beauty with or without flowers. I never tire of photographing them.

Oh my, Randy! I did not notice that you had sent me this Congratulatory message for the Homepage Feature in your art group, Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery. I really appreciate the special recognition of my work. It is a pleasure to share my talent, as you stated (very nice of you), and beautiful work. I am delighted that it can bring pleasure to those who view it. Thank you!

Thank you, Lorraine for your lovely words expressed about the Santa Rita prickly pear cactus. I really appreciate it. Prickly pear cactus, Opuntia, have 150 varieties in the United States and Ontario. These are native to Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. The prickly pear in Sicily is not native there, but have been imported from Mexico, Central and South America.

Thank you Marla for your wonderful comment. I really appreciate it! When you have a uniquely, wonderful subject like the Santa Rita prickly pear cactus flowers, you can’t help but achieve marvelous photography. The natural world truly is amazing, from a generous Creator. My pleasure to share it.

Thank you Charlene for sharing your thoughts about my work. The Santa Rita prickly pear cactus flowers are exceptionally beautiful. I am glad for the opportunity to photograph them in all their glory. All credit goes to its Designer for its colors and the atmospheric conditions that highlight the intricate detail.

Thank you Matt. An exceptional subject is the makings of wonderful. I appreciate the congratulatory message.

Thank you Debbie. My favorite cactus flowers on this purple prickly pear cactus or Santa Rita prickly pear cactus. They do produce some beautiful flowers.

Jasna, thank you. That is what it is all about. Light and composition. I appreciate you noticing.

Thank you Angela. That is what it is all about. Light and composition. I appreciate you noticing.

Thank you Diann for your lovely words expressed. I do take the composition and perspective seriously. This one was a gem to photograph. I am delighted that you love it. Feelings I hope to evoke with my work.

Thank you so much, Ro Wade. I am glad to know that you love this. Feelings I always hope to evoke with my photography. Having a great subject and all the conditions just right certainly helps for the making of a great photo. I appreciate you taking notice.

Thank you Kate, for your lovely comment. The Santa Rita Prickly Pear blooms certainly are gorgeous. I am glad you like this and have chosen it as one of your favorites too.