Thursday, April 21, 2011

Cactus Flower





Even the cactus




the thick-skinned, unattractive, prickly cactus




is capable of delicate, outrageous, unbelievable beauty.


There's a lesson in there somewhere, don't you think?

"Every spring is the only spring — a perpetual astonishment."
Ellis Peters
British writer, 20th century
Posted by Barbara at 9:57 PM
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6 comments:

  1. Debbie BApril 22, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    I agree. This one bloom that truly amazes me with it's bold beauty.

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  2. Gail DixonApril 22, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    Gorgeous blooms! The colors are amazing.

    Happy Easter to you!

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  3. DagmarApril 22, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    Hi Barbara...it is amazing that something so prickly can have such a beautiful bloom.Your photo is just breThtzking"
    Happy Easter.
    xo
    Dagmar

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  4. CatherineApril 23, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Fantastic colors ~ the cactus is always a surprising plant isn't it? Protecting it's beauty inside that non-assuming exterior.

    Very beautiful Barbara!
    xo Catherine

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  5. AnonymousApril 24, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    These shots are astonishingly beautiful!

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  6. UnknownApril 30, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    These are gorgeous shots. Absolutely beautiful. We have these blooming all over right now, and yes, they're stunning. You've captured it perfectly.

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