Sunday, February 10, 2008

Double Heart



Opuntia basilaris
An Early Valentine
If you squint your eyes, look closely at the center of the photo and let your imagination go, you may see a double heart. Or maybe not.


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23 comments:

  1. BarbaraFebruary 10, 2008 at 3:15 AM

    Oh, this is indeed a very special and also very nice plant!

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2008 at 4:31 AM

    I see the double heart.
    I see blue!

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  3. JulieFebruary 10, 2008 at 4:47 AM

    I can see it, I can see it!!!!

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  4. MarkFebruary 10, 2008 at 7:36 AM

    A bit of prickly love I would say...

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  5. Carol MichelFebruary 10, 2008 at 7:36 AM

    I definitely see the double heart. Very pretty, very unique.

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  6. TracyFebruary 10, 2008 at 7:57 AM

    I think it would be fun for the people I "blog" with to tell others what they find are the most important objects . I believe we could all learn some pretty neat things.

    I am going to tag a couple people and hope they return to my blog to share with me and others what they use the most when it comes to your houseplant hobby.

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  7. WiseAcreFebruary 10, 2008 at 8:57 AM

    Ouch! Those aren't cupid's arrows sticking out of that Valentine.

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  8. MuumFebruary 10, 2008 at 9:08 AM

    That is lovely and so timely with Valentine's day around the corner!

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  9. WhyiteFebruary 10, 2008 at 9:21 AM

    Oh how nice and yet a little bite to it.

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  10. kmlFebruary 10, 2008 at 10:56 AM

    There is definitely two hearts there! Good eye and the macro is excellent!

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  11. SisahFebruary 10, 2008 at 11:20 AM

    What an unusual colour that opuntia has and of course it´s shape is unique. But still I don´t think this is a plant for me, these nasty spines ..aren´t they called glochids,,, that are so hard to remove if they are in your skin.
    Have a nice GTS
    Sisah

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  12. verobirdieFebruary 10, 2008 at 11:39 AM

    Lovely shapes and colors!
    Thanks for this valentine.

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  13. TeriFebruary 10, 2008 at 11:46 AM

    OMG, I HAVE to sketch this one! It's perfect for V-day!

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  14. PudgeduckFebruary 10, 2008 at 4:01 PM

    I want one! All of your photo's are outstanding! Great blog!

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  15. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2008 at 7:12 PM

    wow i like the flower very pretty. Nice job.

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  16. JulieFebruary 10, 2008 at 7:21 PM

    This photo would make a beautiful Valentines Day card for you to send to all your special someones!!!

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  17. JulieFebruary 10, 2008 at 7:22 PM

    It would also look quite good on a wall, blown up and framed! One of the nicest photos I've ever seen, actually...I really do love it!

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  18. Garden Wise GuyFebruary 10, 2008 at 8:03 PM

    No need to squint. Perfect posting for this pre-Valentine Sunday. Thanks for horticultural connection, though somehow I don't think this will supplant the run on long-stem red roses.

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  19. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2008 at 8:17 PM

    Very interesting shot, Aiyana. These almost look like they're studded with pink pearls.

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  20. GinFebruary 11, 2008 at 9:59 AM

    Gorgeous! And I can see it too!

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  21. kateFebruary 11, 2008 at 4:56 PM

    The hearts are beautiful, Aiyana! I love the look of this cactus. Perfect for the upcoming VDay!!

    Hope you have a good week!

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  22. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2008 at 3:57 PM

    I do see it! What an interesting plant. It's actually quite elegant.
    Brenda Kula

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  23. WurzerlFebruary 14, 2008 at 10:45 AM

    What a very interesting plant. I just love this double hearts. Gorgeous! I never saw it before!
    Wurzerl

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