It’s no secret Claret Cup cactus flowers are my favorite cactus flowers to photograph. With such a short window to capture these beauties, timing is of the essence! After the cactus carnage that took place to my beloved plants in the Colorado xeriscape gardens I’d frequent, I’d be starting at ground zero to find them […]
Rediscovering Claret Cup Cactus Plants Around Santa Fe Read More »
When exploring a new neighborhood on foot, one never knows what they may discover. Having grown accustomed to the flowers which would greet me in the Colorado gardens I’d frequent for spring photo ops, Santa Fe was a whole other animal. For flower photographers like myself, it was definitely a wander into the unknown. I
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I’d be remiss if I did not state I’m a bit behind on my usual seasonal flower photography posts. Familiarizing myself with what blooms when in the new neighborhood and has been time consuming – but in a good way. It’s definitely different that hitting the resident gardens I had become used too. That being
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When the Cholla cactus finally bloom it comes with mixed emotions. These bright, magenta pink flowers and the opportunity to photograph them brings tons of joy. However, it also marks the end of the blooming cactus flowers cycle for the season. The Claret Cups, Prickly Pears and the Snow Leopard Cholla have completed their tour
Blooming Cholla Cactus with Its Magenta Flowers Read More »
As the blooming cactus continue, photographing Cholla are another favorite. And little by little I’ve been learning about the different varieties of Cholla cactus and their gorgeous blooms. At the local Xeric gardens, I’m blessed with the opportunity to capture images of several varieties. While awaiting the magenta pink flowers of the more well known
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Showy Milkweed may not be on most people’s radar when it comes to photographing or observing wildflowers. Blooming prickly pears are generally taking center stage at this time. But given their importance to pollinator’s such as Monarch butterflies, I believe they deserve some time in the limelight. Plus they are considered classic American wildflowers. I
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