Flowers and Cacti Beautiful pink rose A plumbago flower graces the landscape in Tucson. Pink snapdragons Saguaro cacti in beautiful Picture Rocks, Arizona Bougainvillea with a reflective view in Tucson Hemisfair Park in San Antonio, Texas Staghorn cactus in bloom A single claret-cup cactus blossom taken in one-point color Bouquet of roses; taken in Tucson Double sunflowers Yellow is highlighted on this flower. The contrast between the center of this flower and its petals is striking. Dark red rose Red rose Night-blooming cereus cactus Balboa Park in San Diego, California Yellow cactus blossoms Argentine cactus blossoms An upclose shot of a red-and-white petunia Pink rose; notice the details in the petals. A staghorn cactus in the Saguaro National Monument (East) in Tucson I love the deep fuchsia centers in these two flowers. Orange gazanias Red tulip. Lewiston, Nebraska Claret cup cactus Hibiscus taken in one-point color Black-eyed Susans Pink and red are the colors of choice in this photo. Saguaro cacti in Sabino Canyon in southeastern Arizona. Taken in one-point color A single pink, night-blooming cereus cactus is illuminated against the night in Tucson. Cactus in bloom in Tucson This field of sunflowers was breathtaking. Near Adams, Nebraska Blossom of a Saguaro cactus A sepia version of a rose The Sunken Gardens in Lincoln, Nebraska, are home to beautiful water lilies. Orange and yellow blossoms team up on a prickly pear cactus. This photo was taken in midtown Tucson in early July, which is when most night-blooming cereus cacti blossom. Peach-tree blossoms Field of sunflowers. Photo taken near Adams, Nebraska Blomeria Bougainvillea in one-point color; photo taken in Tucson The purple petals stand out against a black-and-white background. Prickly-pear cactus fruit all in a row Two pink roses A deep-red rose enhances the campus at the University of Arizona in Tucson. A one-point version of yellow prickly-pear cactus blossoms Orange and yellow blossoms of a trumpet cactus These sunflowers had huge blossoms. Near Adams, Nebraska Claret cup cactus in bloom A single claret cup cactus blossom Hedgehog cactus in full bloom The blossom of a Saguaro cactus Argentine cactus blossom in Tucson The clouds enhance this photo of sunflowers. Near Adams, Nebraska Saguaro cactus blossoms A bud of a sunflower about to burst open. Notice the detail on the leaves. The blossoms of a Saguaro cactus Orange rose taken in one-point color Orange petunias Pink cacti blossoms grace the landscape at the Tanque Verde Guest Ranch in Tucson. Colorful water lilies at the Sunken Gardens in Lincoln, Nebraska Two orange hibiscus; taken in antique setting Notice the reflection of the water lily. Taken after a spring rain in Tucson, Arizona Saguaro cactus in bloom in Tucson Taken at dusk for a different look to this orange rose Water lily Red trumpet cactus in full bloom A sunflower adds a beautiful touch to the Tucson landscape. Roses grow year-round in beautiful Tucson. A Saguaro cactus provides the background for this shot of a Staghorn cactus on Tucson’s far east side. Springtime in Tucson displays beautiful cactus blossoms. Two pink night-blooming cereus cacti light up the evening in midtown Tucson. Hedgehog cactus blossoms taken in one-point color A giant Saguaro cactus reaches for the skies in the Catalina Mountains in southeastern Arizona. Raindrops grace this beautiful water lily. Photo taken at the Sunken Gardens in Lincoln, Nebraska Mammillaria cactus in bloom Sunflower in front of a blue adobe building in downtown Tucson A cluster of pink roses I don’t know (yet) the name of this, but I love the fuzzy details on it. A macro view of the fishhook cactus Taken at the Rose Garden in Lincoln, Nebraska Yellow prickly-pear cactus blossoms Saguaro National Monument, Tucson, Arizona Pink cactus blossom Four red trumpet cacti blossoms Fuchsia hedgehog cactus blossom Korean feather reed grass One-point color photo of the blue sky behind a Saguaro cactus blossom A cluster of beautiful cactus blossoms The blossoms of a mammillaria cactus, which is native to South America Magenta-colored rose Organ pipe cactus blossom; taken near Tucson, Arizona Torch cactus Gazania An upclose shot of a Saguaro cactus blossom Pink cactus blossom Pink hibiscus A scarlet hedgehog cactus in bloom Southeastern Nebraska The ranunculus stands out in stark contrast. Raindrops on a rose (the next several photos are of flowers after a rainy night in Tucson). These two colors mesh beautifully in this photo of a rose taken on the University of Arizona campus. Organ Pipe cactus Beautiful thistle near Tucson Hedgehog cactus blossoms Orange rose taken in one-point color A water lily at the Sunken Gardens in Lincoln, Nebraska A cluster of hedgehog cactus in full bloom A yellow-and-white night-blooming cereus adorns the night at Tohono-Chul Park in Tucson. This will make a great card for Easter. Bromeliad Red rose; taken in Tucson, Arizona This Old West wagon wheel makes a nice backdrop for the petunias. Lavendar rose These water lily photos were taken shortly after an afternoon rain in Lincoln, Nebraska. A “macro” shot of a yellow rose A white night-blooming cereus cactus blooms overnight at Tucson’s Tohono-Chul Park. Claret-cup cactus Prickly pear cactus Rainbow cactus. Southeastern Arizona Morning glory. Photo taken in Lewiston, Nebraska Orange trumpet cactus This cactus blossom has three colors: orange, yellow, and pink. A one-point color photo of a begonia Photo taken in Tucson, Arizona A Saguaro cactus in bloom against Tucson’s beautiful blue sky Beautiful red rose; taken in Tucson Pink rose in one-point color Colorful trumpet cacti blossoms A one-point version of the Saguaro cactus blossom A red rosebud enters the flora world. Claret cup cactus in one-point color Morning raindrops on a yellow flower Yellow rose The blossoming hedgehog cactus A yellow water lily floats gracefully upon a pond at the Sunken Gardens, Lincoln, Nebraska. Yellow prickly-pear cactus blossom