A 'Cerius' Night

Eia

The Cerius cactus bloom - are probably my favorite bloom. There are several varieties from the 'cerius' family that bloom at night and early morning - only one time and once a year. This particular one is Cerius Peruvianu. I've waited for these guys quite awhile. Here are a few angles to show the bloom.

1. Full bloom after just opening






2. It has quite a long tongue






3. As the morning sun rises it begins to close up, dry out and die.

DaddyO

I can see why you enjoy this blossom so much. It is quite a beauty. Think you did a great job capturing these images. I find angle 3 of the set is really most appealing for me. And thanks for conveying the background details too. Very cool you spent so much time waiting for your chance and then got nice results for your effort

Juano

Great shots, great story too.

Eia

Thanks for your comments! It's not like I can 'practice' and learn how to shoot these better given they bloom once a year. I do have a few others from different varieties that are much smaller and don't mind a longer morning!

Cornflake

Beautiful! I really like the second one in particular. In that one, there's an intrusion of blue at the top that's a bit distracting. You might consider a crop.

jiro

Loved your perseverance in capturing this blooming flower, Eia. A very good sign that you are that serious in your photography. thumb What I do like most is that your lighting and POV really makes the shot on #2 and #3. Awesome! clapthumbthumbthumb

Eia

Thanks everyone; appreciate the kudos!