Reaching Out, Vista is a photograph by Douglas Taylor which was uploaded on July 20th, 2023.
Reaching Out, Vista
The pistil of a giant Saguaro (Carnegia gigantea) cactus flower reaches out above a small sea of stamens to greet the bright morning sun at Saguaro... more
Title
Reaching Out, Vista
Artist
Douglas Taylor
Medium
Photograph - Fine Art Digital Photography
Description
The pistil of a giant Saguaro (Carnegia gigantea) cactus flower reaches out above a small sea of stamens to greet the bright morning sun at Saguaro National Park in the Tucson Mountains west of Tucson, Arizona.
The saguaro flower blooms at night to be pollinated by bats, and stays open through the following morning where it can also be pollinated by birds and bees, thereby doubling its reproductive chances. This is important because the flower is only open for a single day. The flowers have waxy white petals, are funnel shaped and about 3 inches in diameter. They are only found on the crown of the main stem, along with the tips of arms on more mature plants. This macro photograph was made on a drooping arm that had already grown in a full curve so that the flowers were pointing skyward as they normally would.
The flower of this iconic columnar cactus is the State Flower for the State of Arizona, and the plant is only found in southern Arizona and far northern Mexico in the Sonoran Desert.
This distinctive perspective finds the waxy white flower highlighted against the deep blue desert skies and flower buds, and is formatted in the 1:2 ratio where a bright, bold, colorful and dramatic image is desired to meet a demanding interior design requirement. It is available in widths of up to eight feet with remarkable clarity. More photographs in this unique format will be found in my American Landscape Vistas collection.
Uploaded
July 20th, 2023
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Comments (14)
Don Columbus
Congratulations, your work is Featured in "Photographic Camera Art" I invite you to place it in the group's "2020-2023 Featured Image Archive" Discussion!
Douglas Taylor replied:
Thank you for honoring me with this feature, Don! Your support for my photography is much appreciated.
Holly April Harris
Amazing!! I am very pleased to feature your lovely photo in ‘Serenity Inspiring Photography!’ Please add it to the “2023 Third Quarter FEATURED IMAGES Gallery” thread in the discussions area to record and exhibit your image amongst the best in the group. Thank you! 7/26/23
Douglas Taylor replied:
Thank you so much for your kind compliment, Holly! I am honored to be featured in this wonderful art group.
Gary F Richards
Spectacular Reaching Out composition, lighting, shading, excellent colors and artwork! Congratulations on your very deserving features! F/L
Randy Rosenberger
Your piece of beautiful artwork that you have submitted to our Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group has been chosen by its administrator to be featured on our Homepage of our family of friends and fine artists within our group, which is constantly growing. Congratulations are in order for you for being chosen to appear in this prestigious spot within the Homepage of the WFS group. Thanks much for sharing the beauty of your artwork with other artists and potential buyers.
Douglas Taylor replied:
Thank you, Randy! It is an honor to be featured in this wonderful art group and to be selected among the many superb artists who participate here. I appreciate it very much.
Jane M Dahl
That's quite an amazing blossoms. It's another one that looks as if it could be an anemone under the sea. I've seen so many similar while snorkeling among the coral reefs throughout the islands. Featured in American Desert Southwest.
Douglas Taylor replied:
Jane! Thank you for your wonderful compliment and the honor of featuring this photo. Your awesome support is ALWAYS appreciated by this man.
Robert Bales
One of the best macros of the day, Douglas!! LFTw
Douglas Taylor replied:
Thank you for your kind compliment, Robert! You support is most appreciated!
Steve Rich
Your wonderful image has been FEATURED on the homepage of "The Meandering Photographer”. Please consider adding your photo to the "Feature History, The Meandering Photographer (June-July 2023)" active discussion thread. 7-20-2023
Douglas Taylor replied:
Thank you, Steve! I am honored to be featured in this superb photograph art group.
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