You can see that the prickly pear is growing some flowers of its own, as well. Another week or so and these will be sporting some lovely blooms.
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Every rose has its thorn
(so they say). On our hike in the Arizona mountains, I spied this hardy clump of (I think) desert marigolds, growing in and around prickly pear cactus. Brave little flowers!
You can see that the prickly pear is growing some flowers of its own, as well. Another week or so and these will be sporting some lovely blooms.
You can see that the prickly pear is growing some flowers of its own, as well. Another week or so and these will be sporting some lovely blooms.
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The blooms that are there are simply gorgeous! Wow, I would love to see more!
ReplyDeleteNice close-up. The yellow is so vibrant.
ReplyDeleteIf you can get some pics of the prickly pear blossoms they are very pretty. Nice composition here. I like the softness of the flowers against the spiny cactus.
ReplyDeleteFascinating to see vegetation so different from here. And a lovely shot - everything clear and sharp.
ReplyDeleteI love desert flowers and these are beautiful. I can feel the AZ sun now...haha!!
ReplyDeleteThe contrast of the soft yellow blooms and the prickly spines of the cactus is great.
ReplyDeleteI love the contrast too and the wavy stems of the flowers. nice!
ReplyDeleteLove the pop of yellow and the clarity of the shot! Nature is so beautiful!
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