Sonoran Sunrise #1
by Robert Bales
Title
Sonoran Sunrise #1
Artist
Robert Bales
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Photograph - Photo
Description
A beautiful silhouette of the Saguaro cactus on the Sonoran Desert at the morning sunrise.
The Saguaro Cactus, is composed of a tall, thick, fluted, columnar stem, 18 to 24 inches in diameter, often with several large branches (arms) curving upward in the most distinctive conformation of all Southwestern cacti.
The skin is smooth and waxy, the trunk and stems have stout, 2-inch spines clustered on their ribs. When water is absorbed , the outer pulp of the Saguaro can expand like an accordion, increasing the diameter of the stem and, in this way, can increase its weight by up to a ton.
The Saguaro often begins life in the shelter of a "nurse" tree or shrub which can provide a shaded, moister habitat for the germination of life. The Saguaro grows very slowly -- perhaps an inch a year -- but to a great height, 15 to 50 feet. The largest plants, with more than 5 arms, are estimated to be 200 years old. An average old Saguaro would have 5 arms and be about 30 feet tall.
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January 3rd, 2016
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Comments (44)
Linda Unger
That sky! Amazing color! LOVE THIS! FAV!
Robert Bales replied:
So glad you enjoyed it Linda and thanks for the FAV!! Leaving for Yuma, AZ for the winter on Wednesday!!
Felipe Adan Lerma
Almost like the arm of the cactus is waving good mornng to the stagger of red clouds flowing by - gorgeous shot, Robert! fav/like