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