Saguaro Cactus Bouquet
by Janet Marie
Title
Saguaro Cactus Bouquet
Artist
Janet Marie
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
It was glorious spring day, in the Arizona Sonoran Desert. The desert becomes a showy display of color. It was no exception this day in May 2019, at the Saguaro National Park Rincon Mountain District, Tucson, Arizona. (USA). I especially wanted to capture some of the Saguaro Cactus blooms.
The Saguaro Cactus typically grows from seed within the protection of a nurse plant, such as a mesquite tree or palo verde tree. Here is such an instance, as this Saguaro Cactus rises above this mesquite tree. Saguaro flowers bloom for less than 24 hours, opening at night, and remain open through the next day. It must have had a busy night, as it shares its "Saguaro Cactus Bouquet" of 10 blooms at this late morning hour.
These brilliant blooms were designated Arizona's state flower in 1931.
๐Itโs with heARTfelt Appreciation and Thanks to the Administrators for these HOMEPAGE FEATURES in their Art Group๐
*Southern Arizona~Thanks Chance 06/06/19
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Kathy Barney
Spectacular! Love me some blooming cactus!
Janet Marie replied:
Kathy! Thank you for sharing your wonderful comment. The saguaro cactus is the monarch of the Arizona Sonoran Desert. Only found in that desert. Every May these giants produce these glorious flowers with a hint of melon fragrance. Saguaro spectacle indeed.
M Spadecaller
Love these cacti! Great capture, Janet.
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you Matthew for your wonderful comment. I really appreciate it. I am glad to know you too love the saguaro cactus. They are unique in every way, with or without flowers. The scent of these blooms has a hint of melon.
Mary Deal
You have some of the most amazing Saguaros in your collection. This is a gorgeous capture.
Janet Marie replied:
Mary! Arenโt you sweet. Only the tip of the iceberg, I have so many yet to post. Besides cloudscapes, saguaros are my favorite thing to photograph. They tell such a story, so fun to photograph. Thank you for sharing your wonderful comment. I really appreciate it!
Marianne Campolongo
Wow - so many blooms at once! Gorgeous image!
Janet Marie replied:
Marianne! Thank you for visiting my gallery of work and sharing such a nice comment about it. I really appreciate it! I was fortunate for all the blooms.
Kathryn Jones
Stunningly beautiful!
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you Kathryn for saying so. The Saguaro Cactus is a favorite of mine, and when they bloom, they are extra special. The middle of May to early June, flower at night, and are finished by the next day's afternoon.
Vicky Sweeney
Wow, so many flowers on this Saguaro! Beautiful!
Janet Marie replied:
Vicky! Thank you for visiting my gallery and sharing your wonderful comment about my photography. I really appreciate it! Janet๐
Jerry Bokowski
Re-visiting and promoting in Beauty Of Arizona and sharing on Facebook! like/fave
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you dear Jerry for the re-visit and sharing on Facebook. Also for participating and supporting the Beauty Of Arizona promotion threads. I really appreciate the special recognition! ๐๐๐๐
Constance Lowery
beautiful shot of this flowering cactus. L/F
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you Constance, I am glad you like this and have chosen it as one of your favorites.
John Bartelt
Great capture of this stunningly beautiful Saguaro Cactus, Janet! Superb perspective! l/f
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you John for generous, enthusiastic comment about this piece. I am glad you like it and feel itโs a great capture. I appreciate your words expressed and choosing it as one of your favorites too! Janet ๐
Regina Geoghan
Lovely perspective Janet Marie. You have such a great variety of cacti images. L.F
Janet Marie replied:
Regina! Thank you for stopping by to visit my gallery and choosing to view my cactus flowers. My region of the Sonoran Desert (as there are 7, mine being the Arizona Upland), is teaming with a wonderful variety of cactus, and springtime letโs us know. Although my barrel cacti bloom in August. The Saguaro cactus flowers bloom in May. They stand up to 50 feet tall and bloom on the top, and on at the top of the arms. This is about 15 feet, with no arms yet. So getting to the top is challenging to capture. I appreciate your wonderful words expressed about this, taking special notice and choosing it as one of your favorites too! Janet ๐
Janet Marie
Bob! Thank you for the HOMEPAGE FEATURE in your wonderful Art Group, "YOUR VERY BEST PHOTOGRAPHY!" I am happy for my artwork to be recognized in this special way. I truly appreciate it! Janet ๐
William Tasker
How exciting it must be when they bloom! Vivid and stunning. L/F
Janet Marie replied:
You are so sweet William to visit my gallery and share such a wonderful comment about this. I am delighted that you like this and have chosen it as one of your favorites too! Thank you so much, I truly appreciate it!
Linda Covino
Wow love your POV on this. Your pictures are so crisp and colorful LF
Janet Marie replied:
Linda! I am delighted to hear your lovely words expressed about my artwork. Thank you so much for visiting my gallery. I am glad that you like this and have chosen it as one of your favorites too. Janet ๐
Ruth Housley
Beautiful cactus flowers Janet Marie!!
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you dear Ruth for visiting my gallery and sharing your lovely thoughts about my artwork. I truly appreciate it. Janet๐
Janet Marie
Stefano! Thank you kindly, for the HOMEPAGE FEATURE in your wonderful Art Group, โ10 PLUS!โ Itโs a pleasure to have my artwork recognized in this special way. I truly appreciate it. Janet ๐
Arjun Rai
Janet it is exceptional, never seen such beautiful Cactus Bouquet.
Janet Marie replied:
Arjun! Thank you for visiting my gallery and sharing such a wonderful comment about this. I appreciate knowing how you feel. Janet ๐
Janet Marie
Beverly! Thank you for visiting my gallery and choosing this as one of your favorites. I really appreciate it. Janet ๐
VIVA Anderson
Oh,how totally gorgeous, this courageous survivor of the desert, so beautifully celebrated/captured..........love this, f.v......VIVA
Janet Marie replied:
Viva dah-ling! How simply mah-velous of you to visit my gallery and get to see my Saguaro Cactus blooms. Oh how the Saguaro Cactus love to be in this unique desert. The Arizona Upland region of the Sonoran Desert. It started out as a seedling, being protected by this โnurseโ plant, the Mesquite Tree. The month of May is when they are at their peak. Last year I missed out capturing these beauties. This one was especially lovely, showing off its new spring bonnet. Thank you for your always so beautiful words expressed about my artwork. I am elated that you love this and have chosen it as one of your favorites too! Bigs hugs and kisses, Janet ๐
Bonnie See
Janet, a gorgeous and heart-lifting image! L/F
Janet Marie replied:
Bonnie! What a lovely surprise to have you visit my gallery and share your lovely thoughts about my artwork. I am glad you like this and find it heart-lifting. I appreciate knowing that and also for choosing this as one of your favorites. Janet ๐
Jesus Olivella
Beautiful Cactus Bouquet !!!
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you so much, Jesus, for leaving such an enthusiastic comment about this piece. I am glad you feel itโs beautiful. Janet ๐
Ben Prepelka
Wonderful detail of this showy cacti - congrats on all your group features !!
Janet Marie replied:
Ben! I happy to have you visit my gallery and share your wonderful comment about my artwork. I am glad you like this and feel itโs wonderful. Thank you for the congrats, I truly appreciate it, and for choosing this as one of your favorites. Janet ๐
Jane M Dahl
Wow -- I can't believe how many blossoms are on that beauty. Great image, Janet. I love the mesquite in the background. It is a shame those blooms are so short lived, but they sure are glorious when they are showing off. This is just so lovely in every way. L/F Featured in American Desert Southwest.
Janet Marie replied:
Jane! Thank you so very much for the HOMEPAGE FEATURE in your โfeel goodโ Art Group, โAMERICAN DESERT SOUTHWEST!โ I am delighted to have my artwork recognized in this special way! This Saguaro Cactus has grown up through this Mesquite Tree, so it shows up in the front and background of this bloom bouquet. I am glad you like this and have chosen it as one of your favorites too. ๐Janet
John M Bailey
Congratulations on your feature in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!" Sharing on Twitter.
Janet Marie replied:
John! Thank you kindly for stopping by to Congratulate me for the HOMEPAGE FEATURE in your Art Group, โIMAGES THAT EXCITE YOU!โ I am delighted to have my artwork recognized in this special way! I very much appreciate you sharing this on Twitter too. Janet ๐
Lucinda Walter
Congratulations! Your beautiful work is featured in the Beauty of Arizona group l/f
Janet Marie replied:
Lucinda! Thank you for stopping by my gallery, to Congratulate me for the HOMEPAGE FEATURE in your lovely Art Group, โBEAUTY OF ARIZONA!โ I am delighted that you like this and feel itโs beautiful. I appreciate that and I am honored to have my artwork recognized in this special way, too! Janet ๐