Cactus Bloom, Sonoran Desert
by kirbic

Comment by KingLok:
More impact if the image is a little lighter (brighter).

Cactus Bloom, Sonoran Desert
by kirbic

Comment by GolferDDS:
Unusual flower. The blue backround really helps to highlight the subject. I wonder if some addition light on the cactus branch from in front would have brought in some more color.

Cactus Bloom, Sonoran Desert
by kirbic

Comment by adine:
the flower grilstens in the harsh sunlight - like it is dusted ith diamonds (sand?) the burst of sharp white spikes makes a nice contrast. Is that a jet-trail in the bottom left? Or something white out-of-focus? Wish the backround could have been all vivid blue. Also wish there was a better connection with the bud on the right, or not have the bud in the picture at all.

Cactus Bloom, Sonoran Desert
by kirbic

Comment by SteveS:
Nice colors

Cactus Bloom, Sonoran Desert
by kirbic

Comment by dsidwell:
Unique take on this flower. Point of view emphasizes thorns as much or more than the flower itself.