Peniocereus Greggii Photograph by Douglas Taylor

Peniocereus Greggii

by Douglas Taylor

Canvas Print

$40

Framed Print

$67

Art Print

$16

Poster

$16

Metal Print

$64

Acrylic Print

$72

Wood Print

$44

Tapestry

$38

Throw Pillow

$24

Fleece Blanket

$46

Duvet Cover

$100

Shower Curtain

$68

Bath Towel

$32

Ornament

$9.50

Jigsaw Puzzle

$37

Tote Bag

$23

Weekender Tote Bag

$42

Zip Pouch

$21

Portable Battery Charger

$46

Yoga Mat

$60

Greeting Card

$4.95

Spiral Notebook

$15

Sticker

$3.50

iPhone Case

$25

Beach Towel

$32

Round Beach Towel

$70

Weekender Tote Bag

$42

Coffee Mug

$13

Men's Clothing

$25

Women's Clothing

$25

Youth Clothing

$21

Toddler Clothing

$19

Baby Clothing

$23

Title

Peniocereus Greggii

Artist

Douglas Taylor

Medium

Photograph - 35mm Film

Description

In the Sonoran Desert there are two varieties of Night Blooming Cereus, known as “Queen of the Night”. For most of the year these unique plants look for all the world like dead sticks until spring. They slowly put out large buds, and then they wait. No one knows how nor why, but then virtually all of this cactus in the region will suddenly bloom all at once, and just for a single night. This event might happen in early May, or June, or even July. The timing is as if they are all listening for a radio signal that we cannot fathom.

The magnificent flowers bloom with a pungent, sweet scent that can be detected for large distances. Once the sun rises in the morning the flowers wilt and soon the cactus reverts to its inconspicuous form for another year of obscurity.

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January 5th, 2013

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Comments (11)

Piter Van Moort

Congratulations on your sale, Douglas!

Douglas Taylor replied:

Thank you very much, Piter!

James Brunker

Wonderful floral shot, congratulations on your sale!

Douglas Taylor replied:

Thank you so much, James! Most appreciated.

Diamante Lavendar

Beautiful presentation! Congrats on your sale!

Douglas Taylor replied:

Thank you for your kind compliment, Diamante! Much appreciated.

Eddie Eastwood

Beautiful!

Douglas Taylor replied:

Thank you, Eddie! Most appreciated!

Douglas Taylor

I want to thank Jessica Kristoff who has chosen to feature my photograph "Peniocereus Greggii" in the Life Is Not So Black and White, Or Is It? art group. I consider it an honor, and I appreciate the support and recognition for my nature photography.

Douglas Taylor

I am honored by Norma Brandsberg who has chosen to feature my photograph "Peniocereus Greggi" in the Nature art group. I appreciate it very much, as I appreciate being able to contribute to this wonderful group.

Ann Skelton

Terrific Douglas! l/f

Douglas Taylor replied:

Thank you Ann! And all credit to the Queen, of course.

Luther Fine Art

Congratulations! Your marvelous art has been featured on the Home Page of the ABC Group. This art has been selected from the ABC Group's W IS FOR WHITE WEEK, You are invited to add this wonderful art to the features archive,

Douglas Taylor replied:

Thank you Pamela! It is quite the compliment to be featured in the ABC Group, and I appreciate your giving me the opportunity to showcase my art there.