Beauty and the Beasts


Posted by Sandy R-B on Wed Jul 18, 2018 3:59 am

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Prickly Pair cactus
The blooms have begun in our large  cactus/succulent garden! Some buds are open only 24 hours, and others bloom only at night.
Love them! 

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by Ron Day on Wed Jul 18, 2018 2:11 pm
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Very nice detail in the blossom – image looks great in large view.
 

by Tom Whelan on Wed Jul 18, 2018 9:07 pm
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Beautiful capture of the flower, the spines looks beastly.
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by Cynthia Crawford on Mon Jul 23, 2018 4:22 am
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Aren't they lovely-and such a contrast with the thorns. Aptly named- well done!
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by Matthew Pugh on Wed Jul 25, 2018 2:32 am
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Hi

A nice shot of this spiky beauty - well done


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