Prickly Pear Cactus Flowers

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Prickly Pear Cactus Flowers by mlanger
Prickly Pear Cactus Flowers by mlanger

Prickly Pear Cactus Flowers

All the cacti in my yard are blooming this week, so I went out with my camera and tried to capture some of the flowers before they faded. This image is of a prickly pear cactus flower. Later in the summer, it will turn to a bright red, juicy fruit.

Photo Info:
Camera: Nikon D80
Shutter Speed: 1/250
Aperture: f/8.0
Focal Length: 55mm
ISO: 200
Light:Natural (shade)

  • David DeWitt

    David DeWitt, 2 months ago

    Excellent – the composition and details are superb

  • julie08

    julie08, about 1 month ago

    Beautiful:)

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flower, yellow, cactus, arizona and az