Pictures for Pam, Day 13: Prickly Pear Cactus

nobody@ipernity.com (Janet Brien) — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 23:18:28 +0000

Wait a second! That cactus does NOT grow in southern Oregon!* Ok, ok, I did it again...this is another picture I captured outside the Conservatory of Flowers in San Francisco a couple of years ago. Near the jaw dropping acres of dahlias I mentioned the other day were other displays including some groups of cactus. I have always wanted to take a picture of a flowering cactus so I was over the moon when I found these! Dahlias? I don't need no stinkin' pictures of dahlias! Gimmee some pictures of these prickly pears! I was delighted that a bunch of my images turned out well but this one is my favorite. *actually they can be found in the deserts of Eastern Oregon.

I want to extend a huge hug to all of you who left such wonderful comments and favorites for yesterday's teasel leaf. I really wasn't sure if anyone would like it. I showed it to my husband first who loved it but well, he's my husband so I still wasn't sure. Plus, one way a photo is deemed a "success" is if you can recognize it clearly in thumbnail size. In that regard it was a failure, but sometimes you just gotta go with what your heart tells you. And interestingly enough, today was overcast and it's now raining—there was no glowing flag today and who knows when the sun will be out again?! It's going to be stormy for the next week and perhaps that leaf will disintegrate before it has a chance to glow again. I am so pleased that I have it immortalized. :)

Pam, I remember thinking about you when I was taking pictures at the Conservatory of Flowers because I know you would appreciate every moment. To be honest, I wish I could show you my fair city in all of its glory, though I've not lived there for many years now. So many incredible sights! I hope you are feeling good today, and please know that you are in my thoughts! :)

Explored on 11/22/18, highest position, #4.

Cactus

nobody@ipernity.com (Janet Brien) — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 11:33:47 +0000

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Prickly Pears

nobody@ipernity.com (Janet Brien) — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 06:34:37 +0000

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This image was taken during the month of October, 2011.

Cactus with Open Arms

nobody@ipernity.com (Janet Brien) — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 06:34:52 +0000

Janet Brien has posted:

This image was taken during the month of October, 2011.

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Pictures for Pam, Day 13: Prickly Pear Cactus

Cactus

Prickly Pears

Cactus with Open Arms