Saguaro Sunset Abstract
by Douglas Taylor
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Title
Saguaro Sunset Abstract
Artist
Douglas Taylor
Medium
Photograph - Fine Art Digital Photography
Description
Hiking back across the desert after photographing a spectacular Tucson, Arizona sunset I noticed a young saguaro whose many spines were reflecting the twilight. It was sufficiently dark that a full 30-second exposure was required to gather enough light to capture this unique view. A simple black cloth provided the backdrop.
The saguaro's growth comes only from the top, and the dense covering of spines helps to shade the cactus from the blistering hot summer sun. They also help to insulate the tender tips from the occasional winter freeze and frost. And yes, they also protect the young cactus from predation by desert creatures.
CONTEST WINNER: 1st Place, "Growth Patterns" contest, sponsored by the Patterns We Find In Photography art group, December 2023.
CONTEST WINNER: 1st Place, "Radial Patterns" contest, sponsored by the Patterns We Find In Photography art group, September 2023.
CONTEST WINNER: 2nd Place, "Round Things" contest, May, 2023.
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October 3rd, 2021
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Comments (59)
Claudia O'Brien
Amazing image, Douglas! Congratulations on your first-place win in the recent Life Forms Contest sponsored by the Patterns We Find group. Favorited and Following
Marilyn DeBlock
Amazing and beautiful capture! Congrats on your win in the Growth Patterns - Lifeforms Only contest.
Douglas Taylor replied:
Thank you for your wonderful words, Marilyn! They are most appreciated here.
Hugh Warren
Congratulations Douglas! This outstanding image has won the "Growth Patters - Lifeforms Only" Contest, and so will shortly appear here: https://www.facebook.com/hugh.pics
Douglas Taylor replied:
Thank you, Hugh! And my many thanks to all of the artists who voted for this photograph. Your support is greatly appreciated here.
VIVA Anderson
Douglas, Congrats for your deserved WIN, contest: GROWTH PATTERNS - LIFEFORMS ONLY, and KUDOS THIS BEAUTIFUL SAGUARO SUNSET , voted........celebrating!!!!............VIVA
VIVA Anderson
Kudos, Douglas........soo uniquely beautiful!! ..voted: GROWTH PATTERNS - 12/12/23........fav.
Dianne Milliard
Great entries in the Growth Patterns Abstract contest, Douglas. Love them all!
Douglas Taylor replied:
Thank you so very much, Dianne! I am delighted to know that you like them, and I certainly appreciate your awesome support.
Allison Griffin
Spectacular macro of this saguaro, Douglas! Voted!
Douglas Taylor replied:
Thank you for your enthusiastic compliment, Allison! I appreciate your support.
Don Columbus
Congratulations, your work is Featured in "Photographic Camera Art" I invite you to place it in the group's "2020-2023 Featured Image Archive" Discussion!
Carol Lowbeer
Congratulations on your first place win in the RADIAL PATTERNS contest, Doug! The creativity and beauty of this photo exceeded only by the interesting description you wrote!
Douglas Taylor replied:
Thank you, Carol! I am delighted to know that you appreciate both the photograph and the words I wrote to accompany it. Your words are much appreciated by this man!
Nancy Carol Photography
WELL DONE! Excellent and thank you for sharing with us your wonderful work of Arizona Art that has been proudly presented on the Home Page Gallery of the group, "ART OF ARIZONA". If you wish, you may archive it permanently or promote it further in the Discussions Tabs titled, "September 2023 Features."
Douglas Taylor replied:
Nancy! Thank you for selecting my photograph to be featured in this superb art group!
Alinna Lee
Wow! Spectacular shot, Doug! đź‘Źđź‘Źđź‘Ź Wonderful focus stacking and light!
Douglas Taylor replied:
Thank you again, Alinna! No digital slight-of-hand here. Just a careful gauge of depth-of-field and a steady tripod for a single, 30-second exposure. Some evenings the afterglow light here in the desert is almost indescribable.
Larry Kniskern
Congratulations, Douglas – your naturally round object has been featured by the Go Take a Hike Photography Group! Feel free to add it to the 2023 Featured Images thread in the group discussion board for archive.
Steve Rich
Your work deserves to be FEATURED on the homepage of "The Meandering Photographer”. Please consider adding your photo to the "Feature History, The Meandering Photographer (Aug-Sept 2023)" active discussion thread. 8-15-2023
Douglas Taylor replied:
Thank you, Steve! I am honored to be featured in this superb photographic art group.
VIVA Anderson
Congrats for your Equal 2nd, ROUND THINGS contest......a beautiful, unique,finest photography, kudos, VIVA , voted
Jane M Dahl
Reminds me of a feathered sea star in the dark, deep ocean. The resemblance is uncanny. Featured in American Desert Southwest.
Douglas Taylor replied:
Yes, I can see the resemblance, also. Nature is amazing this way, isn't it? Your gracious support is ALWAYS appreciated here, Jane!
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