Yellow Cactus Blooms Up Close

: Yellow Cactus Blooms Up Close; This is a close view of what I think is a prickly pear cactus with yellow blooms. Most of the prickly pear blooms are a purple color. There are though these yellows ones that are not rare but they are far and few between. I found this one about a hundred yards from my house.; Equipment:
Canon - EOS Digital Rebel XTi Digital Camera Body (Black) - KIT BUNDLE SAVINGS!
Canon - EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Telephoto Zoom; Created by: Bubbalinn.; Tools Used: Elements 2.0; Created on: April 21st 2008; Image Views: 16; Average Views per Day: 0.2; Image Number: 47773; A large image is available of Yellow Cactus Blooms Up Close.

Comments:

Bubbalinn from Golden Valley, Arizona. on Apr 27, 2008 at 2:44 PM said:

Hi Alex and Jas, Thanks again for your really nice comments, I really appreciate them.. I like the colors too Jas, they change with age.

I think your right Alex, LOL It would be like skinning a porcupine.. I have never tried eating them but I think you can if your really hungry and thirsty. They even come with hundreds of tooth picks.

Jas from England on Apr 27, 2008 at 8:10 AM said:

Lovely shot of the cactus blooms Alan! The shape of the petals look a bit prickly and I love the pink tips to the petals too. :)

Bubbalinn from Golden Valley, Arizona. on Apr 26, 2008 at 7:20 PM said:

Hi Mary, Thanks so much for your wonderful thoughts. They do look fragile but they are pretty tough. The tips of the petals will poke you if you touch them just right. I'm glad you liked my photo.

Whittler113 from USA on Apr 26, 2008 at 6:08 PM said:

Very pretty blossoms on that cactus Alan,great shot.Is that cactus edible and does it taste like a pear?I'll bet you never peeled one,it looks like as much fun as skinnin a porcupine.LOL

Marysham from USA on Apr 26, 2008 at 3:33 PM said:

An absolutely beautiful capture of these fragile flowers. They look like frosted glass...so delicate looking.

Bubbalinn from Golden Valley, Arizona. on Apr 26, 2008 at 12:34 PM said:

Hi Janice and Carol.. Thanks for dropping by and for your very nice comments. I'm glad you enjoyed my photo of the cactus blooms.. The desert sure is pretty right now.

Shutterbug from USA on Apr 26, 2008 at 5:44 AM said:

Great shot of these beautiful blossoms, they are so fragile and delicate looking atop the prickly catus.

Carol

Sparkle1103 from USA on Apr 25, 2008 at 8:47 PM said:

Really nice shot. So delicate looking.

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