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The Cholla Garden
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Uploaded: 04/01/06 3:44 AM GMT
The Cholla Garden
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This large grouping of the Cholla cactus, is in Joshua Tree, National Park, California. Pronounced "Choya", they are a definite hazzard I inadvertantly brushed against one, while shooting here, and just one of those 5" cones penetrated my jeans, and deep into my upper thigh. I went into my truck camper, and attempted to get my jeans off, but that was impossible, and extremely painful, as I tried ripping them away from my leg After sveral attempts, I managed to get my jeans back up, and went out for a pair of pliers, climbed back in and started all over again. Some considerable time later, I managed to get my jeans off, but still had 60 odd barbs embedded. It was two hours before I got them all out, and almost two weeks before the swelling subsided. A very painful lesson learned
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.farmgirl_pml
04/01/06 4:16 AM GMT
Ouch...that must of been pretty painful. A great shot...alot of depth in this one. Like the shades of green, yellow, & brown. Great work.
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Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.....Ralph Waldo Emerson
Wow, scary story, but gorgeous capture. Your colors and textures are rich and deep. I love the contrast just within the cactus in the foreground. These desert shots are truly amazing. This goes into my favorites with the Joshua Tree.
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So sorry that you went through such an ordeal. I think I will enjoy the Joshua Tree from my computer thank you!
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Since we cant change reality. Let us change our eyes in which we percieve reality.
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Well at least your divoted. Sorry to here that, I hadf one in my back yaed. The gardner hated it, It alway bit him. Good photo though.
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Art is the perception of the creator. Meaning is the perception of the viewer. acceptance is the perception of society.
This is just an excellent shot Doug. Very nice composition and detail. Super job.
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Ouch that would have hurt just a little bit... (i fell into a nettle patch when i was little.. they hurt too..) the hazards of getting a good photo.. =) dangerous job.. =) great shot though... very well done
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"A sense of humour is as important to life as shock absorbers to a car.. It helps us over the bumps im life" / P.K. Shaw
I remember they are sometimes called "jumping" cholla because the segments will detach from the plant so easily at the lightest touch. Sorry you had to find that out the hard way. You ended up with an excellent photo however. Three cheers for your persistence!
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Ow!!!! Well, I hope you feel it was worth it anyway because I sure do love this photo! It shows the cacti, the variable colors of the desert, as well as the distant mountains. I'd say this is a definite 10!
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OUCH!!!!!!!!!! The dedication that YOU and BOB aka DUNSTICKIN have for risking life and limb to bring us all your awe inspiring work....is amazing! Sorry you got hurt!!!!!!!!! I truly am! But as your friend, I feel comfortable enough to say: If I had been there, I woulda snapped a pic of you hopping around trying to get your pants off!!!!!!!!! hahahaha sorry!
BEAUTIFUL PHOTO, TRULY! :)
BEAUTIFUL PHOTO, TRULY! :)
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i'll be allright in a minute..just a bit stressed you might say...
You are a true trooper Doug to have endured what you did to post this. I do hope you are feeling better also. Amazing photo of these "dangerous" beauties.
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Wow, I'm glad you are okay now. This just proves that you will do anything for an amazing shot. Great photo!!
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This picture has a lot of depth, clarity and is well placed -- therefore very good. I like it a lot! The cactus almost looks furry it has so many needles!
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Wonderful picture and as Ian said, a lot of depth and clarity. There is almost a 3D-effect when watching it, very well balanced and composed. The only thing that looks artificial is the color of the sky but in any case a very good picture from you.
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Excellent picture!! Such depth and clarity and great colors. Good positioning of the cactus. Great work!!
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I love teddy bear cholla. I can completely sympathize with your cactus story. Many times I have had the experience of inadvertently brushing up against a cactus or cholla while living in Arizona. This is a great photo displaying cholla in its natural habitat.
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