Thursday, April 23, 2009
No X-Ray vision needed
Beside a healthy, growing Saguaro cactus are the skeletal remains of another Saguaro. When tipped over and lying on the ground, I think they resemble driftwood, but standing tall, you can see how they formed a stable structure for this cactus to live many years. Saguaro don't grow their first arm until they are 65-75 years old!
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wow, then these are very old! What a cool image!
ReplyDeleteGood capture, Val! I find that lots of time, these cactus "shells" are more interesting the the cactus!
ReplyDeleteIt is quite interesting to see the 'before' and 'after' views. Fascinating plants...
ReplyDeleteGreat photo! I had no idea they didn't get arms until they were so old.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful "Desert" shot, composition and detail shown is superb.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photograph!! This almost looks petrified (not scared!!).
ReplyDeleteFascinating! When I was in Tuscon I learned that the Saguaro are protected and even taking the decaying skeletal remains off the ground is forbidden.
ReplyDeleteNice capture. Yes they are protected. Aren't too many left and the birds and air pollution are destroying them.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great shot and take on the theme. I don't know if it still happens but I remember seeing people dig them in the wild to sell to developers.
ReplyDeleteThis is very interesting with great composition.
ReplyDeleteI have never seen a cactus skeleton before! Cool!
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