More lab processing here. The background (the rocks) was much too cold (blue), and so I was able to warm the background, without overwarming and oversaturating the flowers (which are already more than warm enough!).
Update: Now that I look at it on my PC, the background still looks a little cold. Oh well...
categories: desert flora nature
July 9th, 2008 at 2:30 PM
WOW! I've never seen flowering catctus before. The colors are stunning!
July 9th, 2008 at 5:08 PM
This is beautiful, Ryan. They have the most amazing blooms.
July 9th, 2008 at 11:38 PM
I photographed some prickly pear cactus that were blooming around Horse Butte last week on the ranch. They were pretty, but these blooms are totally amazing! Were are they located?... in your yard??
July 10th, 2008 at 6:17 AM
Beautiful colors and tones. Like the way you framed and composed this shot. This plant is gorgeous and a very unique one at that.
July 10th, 2008 at 7:32 AM
The colors and details are absolutely stunning. Somehow never expected desert cactus to be so beautiful.
July 10th, 2008 at 8:44 PM
See, this is why I like cacti. You get the beautiful-ness combined with the dangerous-ness. How much better does it get?
March 10th, 2009 at 3:31 PM
Thanks for the wonderful comments! Yes, these are in our front yard.