This barrel cactus or Ferocactus has beautiful striped blooms that are very attractive to bees as you can see in this photo.
The smaller photo is a close up of the inside of the blossom.
I am away for a few days so I won’t be able to comment regularly.
Gorgeous flowers and shots!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Sharon, have a great 09.09.09!
these are drop-dead gorgeous!! Wow. Happy, Happy Birthday!!!! You are on a lucky day with a lucky month and year. buy a lottery ticket.
ReplyDeleteLovely shots!
ReplyDeleteWhat unique blooms! I hope you are having a great birthday week!
ReplyDeleteThese are terrific shots. Some people would not stay so close to a flying bee to get those shots.
ReplyDeleteGreat close-ups, Sharon! Love the stripes.
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