sunset-ish  by blueberry1222

sunset-ish

In the foreground is one of my favorite Arizona plants: sacred datura. It's a night bloomer and its flowers are huge. And poisonous. https://www.desertusa.com/flowers/datura-jimson-weed.html
Very nice light
September 9th, 2021  
Bep
Thanks for sharing the link to these wonderful flowers.
September 9th, 2021  
@gijsje right?! Crazy plant!

"Despite the grave risks, sacred datura has been used since ancient times by spiritualists, holy men, medicine men, witches and even modern recreational drug users. It may, said one source, spawn “deep inner visionary states,” but it may also leave a person “feeling like an alien” or “feeling as if your being is dissolving.” It may cause a “fear of losing control or of insanity.” It makes you dream, even when awake. It makes you imagine that you’re seeing three dimensional objects that, in reality, don’t exist."

I mean, who is brave enough to ingest this thing?!

September 9th, 2021  
i knew a few people used to take datura when i was a teen but it had a reputation of being really out there, full on psychotic experiences. i think there are different ones that form large trees, and one with orange flowers.
September 9th, 2021  
@kali66 Yes! When I lived in the Bay Area, I would see "Angel's Trumpet" tree everywhere (Brugmansia spp.)
September 9th, 2021  
I saw some up at Wupatki a couple of years ago. They are rather pretty, almost ethereal.
September 10th, 2021  
How lovely! Those trees add so much to your capture - a stark contrast with the lush green.
September 10th, 2021  
Gorgeous.
September 10th, 2021  
A terrific shot, Krista! Splendid composition
September 10th, 2021  
Such a stunning capture of this beautiful scenery. Thanks for the link, it sure sounds like one heck of a nasty plant! Deadly beautiful.
September 10th, 2021  
oh yes very poisonous and yet beautiful
September 10th, 2021  
Sounds like it's a plant to steer well clear of!
September 10th, 2021  
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