The first image is of impressive cactus flowers captured in the morning. The second, a scant few hours later, is of the same flowers that afternoon. What an amazing change in so short a time.
Cactus Flowers before and after
The first image is of impressive cactus flowers captured in the morning. The second, a scant few hours later, is of the same flowers that afternoon. What an amazing change in so short a time.
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Cacti blooms are so pretty, but so short-lived. Nice shots!
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Super short lived! Thanks, Sandy!
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You are welcome.
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Beautiful photos, RX. The second one would be interesting in B&W, but it is so full of color it might be a detriment. The lighting in both images is quite smooth and soft—very soothing for the viewer.
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Thank you, Allan. I was attracted to the soft look and colors, too. And also to the fact these flowers were on two long stalks (seeking light, I guess) and quite large compared to the rather scrany cactus they sprouted from (not shown 😉 ). I’ll have to see what B&W does. Thanks for the suggestion.
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Wonderful photos. 😀
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Thank you, Cee. As the ‘power’ flower photographer, I am sure you would have had a great time with these and some others close by.
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Nicely captured. It was pure chance you returned to the cactus?
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Thanks, Tim. The cactus is in the yard where I am at. A day before they were buds. The next morning I was told, “Go out now. They are in full bloom”. Was out again later that day and took another look. What a surprise. Glad I listened to the earlier advice!
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Somethings are very ephemeral and in this case delicate. I’m glad you caught the two images.
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