The Lonesome Saguaro
by Robert Bales
Title
The Lonesome Saguaro
Artist
Robert Bales
Medium
Photograph - Photo
Description
While spending a little time geocaching in the Sonora desert I found this beautiful lonesome Saguaro.
The magnificent Saguaro Cactus, the state flower of Arizona, 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
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May 3rd, 2017
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Comments (19)
Chance Kafka
love the tones in this one. it gives it almost a vintage feeling. Like it was from the Wild West! so cool. Featured in Tucson and Southern Arizona!
Brian Tarr
This is terrific Robert, it takes me back to the Old West and I can see those Red Indians hiding in those rocks. L/F/tw
Robert Bales replied:
I was thinking of that when I was taking this one! Thanks for the comments and the FLTw!!
Morris Finkelstein
Beautiful Arizona desert landscape, complete with a Saguaro, with great colors, light, perspective and composition, Robert! F/L
Robert Bales replied:
So glad you enjoyed the image and thanks for the very nice review along with the FL!!
Pamela Williams
This unique and creative artwork has been featured on the Art District Group home page. Congrats for this tremendous accomplishment! Please archive your work in the groups "Feature Archives & Thank You Thread"...Pamela
Pamela Williams
This unique and creative artwork has been featured on the Art District Group home page. Congrats for this tremendous accomplishment! Please archive your work in the groups "Feature Archives & Thank You Thread"...Pamela
Jeanie Mann
This is beautiful in it's simplicity! That looks like a good lookout point for hunters through the ages.
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks Jeanie for the nice comment and yes it sure does look like a good look out place!
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