Andes Organ Pipe

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Andes Organ Pipe
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Copyright: SC Davidson (azleader) Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 48 W: 2 N: 187] (903)
Genre: Plants
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2004-05-22
Categories: Desert, Flowers, Cacti
Camera: Sony DSC-F717
Exposure: f/4.5, 1/1000 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Cactus Flowers, Flower(white) [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-01-25 12:19
Viewed: 704
Points: 26
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Andes Organ Pipe - Cereus hildmannianus

This columnar cactus is used as decorative landscaping in the Soutwestern USA. Data about it is hard to track down and some of it conflicting.

Other common names for this cactus include 'Apple Cactus' for its large red fruit and 'Queen of the Night' for the large blooms that open at night. But 'Queen of the Night' is also a common name for several cacti species. It is also described as a 'hedge cactus'.

Even it's species is in question. It is most often called Cereus peruvianus. According to CactiGuide.com Cereus peruvianus is the 'best and least well known cactus'. Peruvianus is a catchall name for several species of decorative columnar cacti like this one. Read more about it here:
Cereus Peruvianus -The Least and Best Known Cactus

I believe this cactus is native to South America. The USDA says it has been introduced into the US in both Hawaii and Puerto Rico where it has now become "naturalized". They categorize it as a 'noxious weed'.

This specimen was found on Southern Ave in Mesa, Arizona USA about one mile or so (1-2 kilometers) west of the Superstition Springs Mall.

This may be the only picture I took of this cactus that did not have bees buzzing all around everywhere. The hum of bees was so intense that it was scary, especially since most bees in southern Arizona are africanized (killer) bees.
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sorry cant help with tyhe name. Grest-sharp pic, TFS Ori

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  • Ishi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 85 W: 0 N: 401] (1580)
  • [2008-01-25 13:02]

Excellent picture, but cannot help with the ID.

TFS!

Ishi

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1675 W: 8 N: 4022] (13255)
  • [2008-01-25 13:19]

Hi Steve,

I have no idea what these flowers are. I've never seen these before. Very pretty and a good shot with nice colors and good details.

Jane

This is a stuningly sharp image Stephen with perfect exposure.

I'm happy to report that my slideshow debut at the camera club went really well last evening. It was snowing pretty good by the time we got there but still had a good turn out.

TFS
Evelynn : )

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  • Silke Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 745 W: 107 N: 1694] (5302)
  • [2008-01-25 13:38]

Stunning image, with fine colours and excellent details
I am sorry that I cannot help out on the ID though
TFs
silke

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2072 W: 6 N: 1848] (12716)
  • [2008-01-25 13:43]

Hola amigo,
genial trabajo,
detalles y pov,
perfecta iluminación y foco,
saludos

Certainly well thought out...either quickly by a mind like the eye of an eagle or take your time and do it right...or maybe a dozen times...but whatever a great image...You do that camera justice!
Bob

Can't help with the ID but I can say that you used the odd numbers to your advantage. Three flowers and three main stalks. great composition. And there is a bee. he is hovering right on the lower flower on the left side on one of the secondary petals. At least it is not a swarm of killer bees;)

Excellent! Wonderful colors and crisp detail! Kudos! Cheers, Klaus

Hi SC,
Beautiful cactus flower. Very nice well composed sharp picture. Good POV and perfect exposure.
TFS.
- Nirmal

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  • demeve Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 505 W: 8 N: 1023] (3786)
  • [2008-01-26 22:19]

Hello Sc,
It's a little late tonight, so I'm just marking
your posting tonight.. Well done

Everton

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1687 W: 20 N: 4738] (15476)
  • [2008-01-27 1:57]

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

How great to see all these flowers together Steve. Absolutely brilliant. They are so pretty and so huge.
How pleased you must have been when you saw them flowering like this - TFS
Janice

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