Cactus Buds and Flower

“Hope is not a resting place but a starting point: a cactus, not a cushion.” (H. Jackson Brown, Jr.) This cactus plant is along the road to Cooper Furnace on the Etowah River. Unlike past years there is an abundance of buds and flowers.

[Diana]

How beautiful they look while opening, great capture and timing.

[Krista Marson]

really lovely

[Shutterbug]

The opening buds are like sunrise/sunset. Beautiful.

[Susan Wakely]

Beautiful.

[Beverley]

So beautiful

[KoalaGardens🐨]

oooooh nice!

[Kerry McCarthy]

Lovely!

[Peter Dulis]

so pretty

[Rob Z]

Lol - great photo, and I just love the quote.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

I love the colors on this shot and the way they fill the frame- the colors of Spring!

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Lovely shot

[KV]

Gorgeous. Such nice light.

[Junan Heath]

Lovely shot!

[Joan Robillard]

Beautiful

[Lou Ann]

Lovely.

[Babs]

Beautiful.

[Jane Pittenger]

Love the color palette

[Catherine P]

Beautiful in so many ways. Fav

[Merrelyn]

Lovely colours and dof.

[GaryW]

Gorgeous flowers!

[Kathy A]

Lovely

[Vesna]

So beautiful.