Winter Ocotillo by auntietk
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Sonoran Desert near New River, Arizona
A few years ago I posted a bunch of pictures of ocotillo in bloom. They're so graceful and lovely, it's hard not to overdo! In the spring these spiny stalks are covered in tiny green leaves, and the tips bloom brilliant orange. They're one of the most elegant plants in the desert, to my eye. In the winter they look like rebar with thorns, but they still possess a strange beauty.
The iconic cactus in the back is saguaro, of course.
If you look at this in zoom, be careful not to get too close ... those thorns are pretty sharp!
Comments (26)
Jay-el-Jay
A fine photograph of the prickly desert plants.
Wolfenshire Online Now!
I think it's cool the way you can take objects that most of us would never give a second glance at and find the uniqueness of it.
bmac62
Ouch!!! Well, you did warn me:) Like it.
SunriseGirl
I agree with wolfenshire. I love the unique POVs you use. Thanks for sharing your talent.
netot
Great comp. and use of DOF. I like the warmth color of light
photosynthesis
I would definitely keep my distance. I like the concept of background cacti seen behind rows of foreground cacti - very creative...
wysiwig
Very creative use of light, composition and DOF. Definitely not something for Andrea's garden.
RodS
Well, this is definitely a sharp photo, Tara! LOL It does look like rebar with thorns... You'd need some serious gloves to handle it.. A wonderful photo, dear friend!
durleybeachbum
Excuse me while I wipe the blood off my iPad. A very piercing composition, the diagonals are very dynamic.
Katraz
Great POV with the cactus in the background and I bet It makes a great fence.
jayfar
Those thorns certainly are sharp, but then, so is your excellent picture.
ronmolina
Spikey! Ouch is right!
whaleman
I have definitely decided that I am never going to run naked through the desert at night! Great shot!
Rob2753
The texture details are wonderful and well worth the zoom, the lines and colour against that blue sky also make this attractive
FredNunes
I agree about this composition. Very well done! :-)
Faemike55
I'm wondering how flexible that stalk is in this condition? Very cool capture
rickclark
An excellent shot. Thanks. Rick
bobrgallegos
Great DOF and textures against that blue backround!!
helanker
A really awesome shot and so beautifully clear too. I was very careful :)
kgb224
Superb capture Tara. God bless.
goodoleboy
A thorny subject, stellar in color, composition and detail.
MrsRatbag
I like when they're dessicated and those lovely holes appear all up and down the length of it. Wonderful shot!!
adorety
Beautiful shot and great composition.
beachzz
ouch--i did get too close!! lol great shot of these beautiful cacti!!
moochagoo
Excellent composition and desert atmosphere
debbielove
Lovely close up Tara, full of little details.. Rob