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Title
Hill Country Yellow Prickly Pear Cactus And Bee 2014
Artist
Greg Reed
Medium
Photograph - Photo
Description
Taken May 2014 in the Hill Country of Texas
Prickly pear cactus represent about a dozen species of the Opuntia genus (Family Cactaceae) in the North American deserts. All have flat, fleshy pads that look like large leaves. The pads are actually modified branches or stems that serve several functions -- water storage, photosynthesis and flower production. Chollas are also members of the Opuntia genus but have cylindrical, jointed stems rather than flat pads.
Like other cactus, most prickly pears and chollas have large spines -- actually modified leaves -- growing from tubercles -- small, wart-like projections -- on their stems. But members of the Opuntia genus are unique because of their clusters of fine, tiny, barbed spines called glochids. Found just above the cluster of regular spines, glochids are yellow or red in color and detach easily from the pads. Glochids are often difficult to see and more difficult to remove, once lodged in the skin.
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June 18th, 2014
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Punta Gorda, FL - United States
Spectacular Hill Country Yellow Prickly Pear Cactus and Bee composition, lighting, shading, excellent colors and artwork! F/L voted
Riverview, FL - United States
Terrific capture Greg.
Greg Reed replied:
I was glad the bee stayed still for a few moments so that I could focus on him, thanks Norman!!
Durbuy, Lu - Belgium
Hi Greg, this is astonishing! The colours, your wonderful capture, and the bee; they are all fantastic! Love it :-) L/F/Fb Beth
Greg Reed replied:
Ms Beth, glad you like it!!! :) I worked a little longer than usual in PS CS6 to get the colour and details just right!!! Thanks for your continuing lovely support!! :) :) :)
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