Six Saguaro Arms is a photograph by Douglas Taylor which was uploaded on January 22nd, 2024.
Six Saguaro Arms
The giant saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea) is the iconic symbol of the desert Southwest, even though it only occurs in a narrow elevation range... more
Title
Six Saguaro Arms
Artist
Douglas Taylor
Medium
Photograph - Fine Art Digital Photography
Description
The giant saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea) is the iconic symbol of the desert Southwest, even though it only occurs in a narrow elevation range here in the Sonoran Desert. This columnar cactus is the namesake of Saguaro National Park which borders both the eastern and western boundaries of Tucson, Arizona.
Some saguaro populations have the typical, vertical growth on the arms. On the west side of the Tucson Mountains in Tucson Mountain Park and Saguaro National Park there are many more varieties of arm growth, such as those found in this detail of a single saguaro with multiple curving arms pointing many directions.
The giant saguaro only begin to sprout arms after they reach around 70 to 80 years of age, indicating that this specimen is likely over 100 years old. Or more. They can live upwards of 200 years, true desert survivors in this harsh and uncompromising environment.
This photograph is part of an independent project I've undertaken to document the many forms as an artistic expression of these unique plants. They are being curated into my "Saguaro Arms' collection. It has been cropped to the classic 4:5 ratio for 16" X 20" prints, all the way up to 48" X 60" for a large, dramatic presentation on a large wall with astonishing clarity.
Uploaded
January 22nd, 2024
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Comments (5)
Jane M Dahl
What a beautiful specimen. The symmetry is amazing and it looks very healthy as well. Featured in American Desert Southwest.
Douglas Taylor replied:
Thank you, Jane! Yes, it is remarkably healthy all considering. I ALWAYS appreciate your wonderful support for my photography.
Sabina Pamfili
I just wished I could see it myself. It must be moving and amazing to see a plant as old and as huge as this. A great piece of art, Douglas. All of your work is great art and I often wish that I could just come and see it for myself. The beauty in your country is incredible, dear friend.
Douglas Taylor replied:
Oh, Sabina! How I wish that you could see these magnificent creatures in person. But if you can't, I am delighted to share my images with you. Your words of praise make my heart sing! Thank you!
VIVA Anderson
So imposing, unique, this huge Saguaro, and wonderful visual/capture, Douglas. Kudos !! and, for your superb Description, so informative about this amazing 'monument' to the desert you know,love. Compliments,gratitude- for your dedication to the Desert, its mysteries, is unique beauty. FAV !!!..........VIVA
Douglas Taylor replied:
VIVA! Thank you for your wonderful words of praise for my desert photography, for they are greatly appreciated by this man.
Steve Rich
Your work deserves to be showcased on the homepage of "The Meandering Photographer" Please consider adding this work to the "Feature History, The Meandering Photographer (Jan-Feb 2024)" active discussion thread. (l/f on 1-22-2024)
Douglas Taylor replied:
Thank you, Steve! I am always honored and delighted to be featured in this superb photographic art group.
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