Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Tiny bloom, huge cactus


As many times as I've been to the Desert Botanical Garden, I can't believe I never noticed the tiny little blooms on this cactus.  I'm actually surprised I saw them on this occasion.


The cactus itself is so large and the blooms are so tiny that you really have to get close to see them and getting close to cactus is not always a good idea.  Apparently the light was just right on Sunday because as I walked past this massive plant, I suddenly saw a flash of white.  I moved in a little closer and found the very dainty little lace-like blooms all over the arms of the Whortleberry Cactus.
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17 comments:

  1. AndyFebruary 25, 2014 at 2:34 AM

    They closeup looks so clean and sharp.

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  2. MoFebruary 25, 2014 at 2:50 AM

    They are beautiful. The desert is more beautiful than I ever imagined

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  3. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comFebruary 25, 2014 at 4:21 AM

    This is the opposite of the many varieties of small cacti that produce giant flowers.

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  4. LONDONLULUFebruary 25, 2014 at 6:10 AM

    Those tiny blooms are incredible, they look even more delicate against that massive cactus!

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  5. William KendallFebruary 25, 2014 at 8:58 AM

    The blooms look lovely, and yes, that cactus is enormous!

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  6. JudyFebruary 25, 2014 at 9:03 AM

    Such a delicate looking flower for a big plant.

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  7. PerthDailyPhotoFebruary 25, 2014 at 9:19 AM

    You have a brilliant macro lens on your camera Sharon! What a lovely surprise to find this mass of tiny flowers.

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  8. LowellFebruary 25, 2014 at 9:45 AM

    Well, they would be easy to miss unless you got up close and I'm sure glad you got up close because they truly are beautiful!

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  9. KateFebruary 25, 2014 at 10:32 AM

    Totally charming and very clear. What a lovely surprise. Sharon, can you contact me via email because I have a personal message for you?

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  10. KarlFebruary 25, 2014 at 10:40 AM

    Those tiny blooms on that big cactus are marvellous, beautiful close up, Sharon!

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  11. RedPatFebruary 25, 2014 at 11:28 AM

    They are beautiful, Sharon!

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  12. CatalystFebruary 25, 2014 at 5:12 PM

    Great shooting, Sharon. And Mo said it right, the desert is much more beautiful than any of us, especially transplants like me, ever thought.

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  13. RandyFebruary 25, 2014 at 8:48 PM

    Love that cactus and it's blooms.

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  14. ThérèseFebruary 26, 2014 at 12:21 PM

    So much is so often in the details. Most of the time we don't know how to look at things.
    Such a nice pic.

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  15. JackFebruary 26, 2014 at 7:54 PM

    Your first image is spectacular, Sharon. Bravo!

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  16. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2014 at 1:53 AM

    So much going on, incredible!

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  17. KathyFebruary 27, 2014 at 8:01 AM

    That first photo is stunning, Sharon!

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