Desert color by Helen Betts


12-APR-2014

This colorful plant, like the butterfly pictured below, are things I didn't expect to find out in the harsh climate of the desert.

Nikon D800 ,Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
1/160s f/5.6 at 48.0mm iso200 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto

larose forest photos		25-Apr-2014 21:33
Exquisite little plant, and certainly a surprise in the harsh desert climate. V

janescottcumming		24-Apr-2014 22:00
Two very pretty surprises! V

Gill Kopy		24-Apr-2014 02:19
Looks a bit like a pitcher plant - very pretty survivor ! V

Pierre		23-Apr-2014 22:00
Surprenant de retrouver de jolies fleurs dans un décor aussi aride. Une superbe prise de vue! V

pkocinski		23-Apr-2014 12:27
Hey maybe I could grow these - I'm always forgetting to water the few plants I have - ha ha!

LynnH		23-Apr-2014 11:33
I'm surprised too! The flower is beautiful! V

Zeeby		23-Apr-2014 09:40
Beautiful! V

joseantonio		23-Apr-2014 09:23
Lovely details in this closeup.V

Gary A. Rich (GRainelev)		23-Apr-2014 09:02
What a fantastic plant. This image is great. The green-red-tan sets up the plant nicely. Great job, Helen. V.

Martin Lamoon		23-Apr-2014 07:32
Well seen, its a stunning plant. v

borisalex		23-Apr-2014 07:31
Desert rose..comes in my mind! I like your otpimismn here! V.

Milan Vogrin		23-Apr-2014 07:24
Beautiful flower! V!