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In my seasonal quest to capture images of blooming cactus plants, next on deck are Cholla cactus flowers. At this point the Claret Cups have come and gone and the Prickly Pears too. Although side note: some of the Prickly Pears do bloom close to the same time as the Cholla. These plants defy sensibility […]

With their signature pointy, green buds Prickly Pear cactus begin to make way for their annual bloom staring late May. It’s when you start to these little fellas. The timing is perfect as the Claret Cups have pretty much wound down for the year. It’s a perfect opportunity to redirect my photography efforts on these

When it comes to blooming cactus plants, May is a favorite time of year. It’s when the Claret Cups come to life with their scarlet red flower blooms! Although not just limited to red, the salmon colored ones are gorgeous too! The barrel cactus flowers are pure magic and I never tire of photographing them!

If I’ve learned anything since my introduction to photographing Cholla Cactus flowers, it’s that there are countless varieties. And these diverse varieties bloom in an array of colors. Initially I was only familiar with the plants with the more recognizable magenta pink flowers. Then I was introduced to the Snow Leopard cholla with its long

Much like the Claret Cups, reacquainting myself with Prickly Pear flowers around Santa Fe would be necessary.  There is no small shortage of them for sure. However, upon reflection, you could say I had become a bit spoiled by having most of the cactus plants I loved to photograph all in one place.  The big