Orange You Glad It's Springtime is a photograph by Janet Marie which was uploaded on May 30th, 2019.
Orange You Glad It's Springtime
It was glorious spring day, in the Arizona Sonoran Desert. The desert becomes a showy display of color. It was no exception on this day in May 2019,... more
by Janet Marie
Title
Orange You Glad It's Springtime
Artist
Janet Marie
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
It was glorious spring day, in the Arizona Sonoran Desert. The desert becomes a showy display of color. It was no exception on this day in May 2019, at the Saguaro National Park Rincon Mountain District, Tucson, Arizona. (USA). I wanted to especially capture some of the Saguaro Cactus blooms, but couldn't ignore the purple staghorn cholla cactus flowers (Cylindropuntia versicolor) blooming as well. They are quite prolific here, and just some of the wonders of this unique and fabulous National Park (one of three in Arizona).
This slender, purple stemmed cholla cactus had beautiful, vibrant, orange flowers, giving us a glimpse of its lovely, intricate design. We can see the fruits left over when the blossoms fall off, as well as other buds ready to blossom. "Orange You Glad It's Springtime?" I know I am.
People travel here from all over the world, to visit this unique place. The only National Park in Arizona named after the Saguaro Cactus.
Orange You Glad It's Springtime © 2019 Janet Marie Photography, all rights reserved.
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May 30th, 2019
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Comments (7)
Jane M Dahl
What a gorgeous shade of burnt orange. This is so lovely. Fabulous image! L/F Featured in American Desert Southwest.
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you dear Jane, for your lovely comment, on my purple staghorn cholla cactus flower. Saguaro National Park is a great place to find them in a variety of colors. I really appreciate the opportunity to be given special recognition as a Homepage Feature, in your wonderful art group, American Desert Southwest. I am glad you like this and have chosen it as one of your favorites, too.
Janet Marie
Featured in “FOR THE LOVE OF FLOWERS” Art Group, 12/4/2023. Appreciating the opportunity to showcase my photography, in this special way!
Janet Marie
Featured in "Beauty of Arizona" Art Group, 12/04/2023. Appreciating the opportunity to showcase my photography, in this special way. Janet🌵
Jurgen Lorenzen
A wonderful portrait of these beautiful cholla cactus blooms, Janet!
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you so much, Jurgen, for stopping by my gallery and sharing your lovely comment about my purple staghorn cholla cactus. There are plenty of those at Tucson, Arizona's, Saguaro National Park East-Rincon Mountain District. These blooms were particularly a standout with their vibrant orange color. Just one of the many colors they produce. I appreciate you supporting my work by sharing your thoughts.
Kate Brown
Gorgeous! L
Janet Marie replied:
Kate! Oh my goodness, what a sweetie to visit my gallery and share wonderful thoughts about SO much of my artwork. I am most appreciative for you doing so. When I am fresh I will have to visit your work, and choose some favorites. Thank you for ALL your visits! Janet💕
Chance Kafka
A beautiful capture, as always, and quite the clever title. Great work as always!
Janet Marie replied:
It's kind of a play on words, which I love to do. I am sure it makes no sense to those from foreign fields. So much more interesting than just saying "Aren't You Glad It's Springtime." Especially since my subject is orange. Thank you as always for your deLIGHTful words expressed. Beautiful capture, clever title, and great work, can sure keep an artist going, knowing that it is all worth the effort. The bruised knees from kneeling to get a shot, risking going face first into all these various cacti, being hit by annoyed bees, my hands and body have been stuck, pricked, poked, scratched, and full of the fine needles this past spring. To name a few. So I thank you kindly for the continued support and inspiration.