Friday, August 20, 2010

Early Morning Surprise

I was out yesterday morning for an early morning walk when I was dazzled by this cactus in a neighbor’s yard. I immediately hurried home to get the camera and went back to get a photo. This is a night blooming cactus so it’s rare to see these flowers wide open and I don’t think I have ever seen one with so many blooms all at once. What a wonderful surprise.

Here is a close up of one of the flowers.  What a beauty.
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9 comments:

  1. UnknownAugust 20, 2010 at 5:04 AM

    Fantastic! Wish mine were as big as this one! :-)

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  2. Life Is A Road TripAugust 20, 2010 at 5:33 AM

    It's beautiful! I don't think I have ever seen one of these open like this.

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  3. RandyAugust 20, 2010 at 6:24 AM

    I know this house and I love that cactus. Great shot Sharon. Enjoy your weekend.

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  4. BirdmanAugust 20, 2010 at 6:45 AM

    Now, that first one is a very cool shot.

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  5. MagpieAugust 20, 2010 at 8:54 AM

    These are wonderful photos. I love the closeup!

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  6. JudyAugust 20, 2010 at 9:23 AM

    Wow! I've never seen one blooming.

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  7. Memphis MOJOAugust 20, 2010 at 12:04 PM

    I immediately hurried home to get the camera and went back to get a photo.

    What? You were out for a walk without your camera? I'm incredulous.

    Seriously, great shots.

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  8. KathyAugust 20, 2010 at 7:51 PM

    Too cool! Absolutely gorgeous!

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  9. FlutterbyAugust 20, 2010 at 10:36 PM

    Great work. Good thing you got the shot today because this flower is here today and gone tomorrow. Awesome closeup.

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