Macro In Full Bloom

In Full Bloom · 11:10 PM

The Argentine Giant White Cactus was in full bloom and one of the most beautiful blossoms I have ever seen. A few getting closer photos to appreciate the glory of this plant which only blooms for a couple of days and opens at night, closes during the day.

**Bob Harris** · 04-13-2013, 07:38 PM

Originally posted by OrchidJulie

Many of the night-blooming cacti are simply gorgeous. This one's high on the list!

Julie looks like we will get another bloom off of the cactus soon, twice in one year is an extra treat for us.

**Bob Harris** · 04-13-2013, 07:41 PM

Originally posted by causey

impressive, beautiful flower, Bob. thanks for showing it to us.

thanks Stefan, a little different than what you might have in Virginia

**Bob Harris** · 04-13-2013, 07:44 PM

Originally posted by mikemock

What a beautiful plant. Great shots.

I think this would grow very well in parts of Texas. Thanks for taking a look, always appreciated.

**Bob Harris** · 04-13-2013, 07:46 PM

Originally posted by Den

Wow. Crazy beautiful flower!!!

I was thinking you had one of these Den?

**Bob Harris** · 04-14-2013, 01:05 PM

Originally posted by slowpez

A stunning blossom Bob. Someday..................

yes Susan, the desert is the perfect climate for these beauties. Hope you got your rig all fixed up and can travel soon.

**Bob Harris** · 04-14-2013, 01:09 PM

Originally posted by daacon

Well done I was getting closer and closer and closer and BAM I was there !

this one does entice you to get close, bats love to visit these during the night along with moths and other night insects.

**Kerrowdown** · 04-14-2013, 01:25 PM

What a cracking wee display of flowers on the first image, what sort of size are we talking here?

Great shots thanks for posting, didn't realise cacti did such beauty.

**Bob Harris** · 04-14-2013, 08:17 PM

Originally posted by kerrowdown

What a cracking wee display of flowers on the first image, what sort of size are we talking here?

Great shots thanks for posting, didn't realise cacti did such beauty.

I wish everyone could watch this cactus open, takes about an hour and only lasts generally about a day and a half. They range in size from 5 to 7 inches and silk like to the feel.

**Cee Cee** · 04-15-2013, 07:20 AM

great shots Bob the others show detail but the first one is really beautiful, outstanding!
cheers

**Bob Harris** · 04-15-2013, 11:19 PM

Originally posted by Cee Cee

great shots Bob the others show detail but the first one is really beautiful, outstanding!
cheers

thank you CC, glad you enjoyed the view. This was taken as it darkened and I used a flash for this photo, lit up the plant nicely.

**Sailor** · 04-16-2013, 11:25 AM

Wow, Bob, are these ever pretty. I realize cacti bloom, but I don't think I've ever seen such a good example (and - I didn't have to get too close to see it!).

Jer

**Bob Harris** · 04-16-2013, 02:09 PM

Originally posted by Sailor

Wow, Bob, are these ever pretty. I realize cacti bloom, but I don't think I've ever seen such a good example (and - I didn't have to get too close to see it!).

Jer

You're right about that buddy, you can stand your distance and not have to worry about getting stuck. It is getting ready to bloom again, quite unusual for a cactus I think, but none of those nasty cactus have started to bloom yet, probably waiting for you to come by so they can introduce themselves to you.

tessfully · 04-16-2013, 02:20 PM

Breathtaking! Wow... so pretty... awesome night shooting. Thank you for sharing!

**Bob Harris** · 04-16-2013, 08:04 PM

Originally posted by tessfully

Breathtaking! Wow... so pretty... awesome night shooting. Thank you for sharing!

thank you Tess for commenting, glad you enjoyed these beauties. Spring is certainly here in the desert, more cacti will be opening soon

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04-16-2013, 08:04 PM	#29
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by tessfully Breathtaking! Wow... so pretty... awesome night shooting. Thank you for sharing! thank you Tess for commenting, glad you enjoyed these beauties. Spring is certainly here in the desert, more cacti will be opening soon.

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Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by OrchidJulie Many of the night-blooming cacti are simply gorgeous. This one's high on the list! Julie looks like we will get another bloom off of the cactus soon, twice in one year is an extra treat for us.

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Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by causey impressive, beautiful flower, Bob. thanks for showing it to us. thanks Stefan, a little different than what you might have in Virginia

04-13-2013, 07:44 PM	#18
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by mikemock What a beautiful plant. Great shots. I think this would grow very well in parts of Texas. Thanks for taking a look, always appreciated.

04-13-2013, 07:46 PM	#19
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by Den Wow. Crazy beautiful flower!!! I was thinking you had one of these Den?

04-14-2013, 01:05 PM	#20
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by slowpez A stunning blossom Bob. Someday.................. yes Susan, the desert is the perfect climate for these beauties. Hope you got your rig all fixed up and can travel soon.

04-14-2013, 01:09 PM	#21
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by daacon Well done I was getting closer and closer and closer and BAM I was there ! this one does entice you to get close, bats love to visit these during the night along with moths and other night insects.

04-14-2013, 01:25 PM	#22
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,858	What a cracking wee display of flowers on the first image, what sort of size are we talking here? Great shots thanks for posting, didn't realise cacti did such beauty.

04-14-2013, 08:17 PM	#23
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by kerrowdown What a cracking wee display of flowers on the first image, what sort of size are we talking here? Great shots thanks for posting, didn't realise cacti did such beauty. I wish everyone could watch this cactus open, takes about an hour and only lasts generally about a day and a half. They range in size from 5 to 7 inches and silk like to the feel.

04-15-2013, 07:20 AM	#24
Cee Cee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Glenroy, Melbourne Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,441	great shots Bob the others show detail but the first one is really beautiful, outstanding! cheers

04-15-2013, 11:19 PM	#25
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by Cee Cee great shots Bob the others show detail but the first one is really beautiful, outstanding! cheers thank you CC, glad you enjoyed the view. This was taken as it darkened and I used a flash for this photo, lit up the plant nicely.

04-16-2013, 11:25 AM	#26
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203	Wow, Bob, are these ever pretty. I realize cacti bloom, but I don't think I've ever seen such a good example (and - I didn't have to get too close to see it!). Jer

04-16-2013, 02:09 PM	#27
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by Sailor Wow, Bob, are these ever pretty. I realize cacti bloom, but I don't think I've ever seen such a good example (and - I didn't have to get too close to see it!). Jer You're right about that buddy, you can stand your distance and not have to worry about getting stuck. It is getting ready to bloom again, quite unusual for a cactus I think, but none of those nasty cactus have started to bloom yet, probably waiting for you to come by so they can introduce themselves to you.

04-16-2013, 02:20 PM	#28
tessfully Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: S. Algonquin, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,860	Breathtaking! Wow... so pretty... awesome night shooting. Thank you for sharing!