The Hidden Treasures
by Saija Lehtonen
Title
The Hidden Treasures
Artist
Saija Lehtonen
Medium
Photograph - Photography, Digital Art
Description
The "Flying Saucer" as it is known is a stunning cactus flower that blooms once a year and the flowers only last for one day. They bloom at night and as the sun start to rise the flowers start to close.
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April 21st, 2013
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Comments (20)
Roger Cornet
je n'ai pas de mots pour traduire mon émotion et pourtant je suis photographe et j'aimerai pouvoir en faire autant !
Renee Croushore
absolutely magical. Thank you for sharing this desert beauty. Absolutely stunning. Gorgeous lighting and composition. VF
Saija Lehtonen replied:
Thank you so much Renee... it is one of the most beautiful flowers that I have ever seen
Bruce Bley
Your photograph is absolutely gorgeous!! I love the lighting, detail, color, and composition. F/V
Bob Christopher
Hi Saija...I like your image. A wonderful subject and you have photographed it beautifully. Well done...Cheers Bob f/v
Saija Lehtonen replied:
Thank you so much Bob for the kind words... it is actually my favorite flower of all of the cacti flowers ;)
Elizabeth Sullivan
May be the prettiest flower I've ever seen. Such a shame it happens when so many people would miss it. Glad you didn't! f&v
Saija Lehtonen replied:
Thank you kindly Elizabeth.. it is actually my favorite flower and I have been lucky enough to catch it blooming the past 2 years.. truly wish more people were able to see it's beauty in person ;)!
Bob Christopher
Hi Saija...I like your image. In fact, I love everything about it. Very nicely done...Cheers Bob
Tessa Fairey
WOW Saija! This is so beautiful! Magnificent presentation and great lighting! v/f
Saija Lehtonen replied:
Thank you so much Tessa... I was waiting for the perfect lighting and for the wind to stop ;)