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Ruby Red
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Copyright: SC Davidson (azleader) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 51 W: 2 N: 185] (901)
Genre: Plants
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2004-04-20
Categories: Desert, Flowers, Cacti
Camera: Sony DSC-F717
Exposure: f/8, 1/125 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Cactus Flowers [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-01-17 12:06
Viewed: 491
Points: 8
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Cylindropuntia versicolor - Staghorn Cholla
Synonym: opuntia versicolor

The Sonoran desert of southern Arizona and northern Mexico is very beautiful in the Spring. This is just one example of that. Bright colors are everywhere. In the background of this picture you see a blossom bud just before opening.

This is a Staghorn Cholla blossom. There are many species of cholla. Chollas are distinguishable in that they have many cylindrical shaped segmented branches that are linked together to form the plant. Chollas are one of the most common cacti found in Southern Arizona.

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Added Note:
There is an ongoing discussion at CactiGuide.com regarding my identification of this cacti as C. versicolor (Staghorn Cholla). Some suggest this might be Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa (Buckhorn Cholla). When that is finally resolved I might have to change this identification. :)
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Hello SC,
Captured well with good exposure and focus in this beautiful shot!
The details inside the red flower is awesome!
very good sharpness with vivid colour
well done, SC!
TFS
greeting
Tony

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  • Ena Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 359 W: 61 N: 570] (2341)
  • [2008-01-17 16:07]

Hi Steve,
Unfortunately don't know the specie!
That's a great shot!
Wonderful colors. Also, good sharpness!
TFS
Ena

Hello SC,
Beautiful cactus flower. Nice, sharp picture. TFS.
- Nirmal

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1714 W: 24 N: 4988] (16346)
  • [2008-01-18 18:48]

Hi Davidson,
Appreciate and like this wonderful shot from you. Out of town, hence doing a short job. Sorry friend.
Regards.
Sumon

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