Cholla Cacti in the Spring Metal Print

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CHOLLA CACTI IN THE SPRING by PHOTOGRAPHER RICK FURMANEK

While the spring bloom in the Sonoran desert doesn't always produce a plethora of wildflowers, there are still pockets of beauty to behold. This Arizona scene provided a snapshot of both a fit and healthy saguaro cactus towering to the sky and a blooming cholla cactus. Trekking down a trail in the Superstition Mountains in the spring one will see some of the most hostile looking flora displaying their own unique version of a desert bouquet. Vibrant colors of reds, yellows, pinks and purples dapple the desert floor with artistic expression. Top it off with beautiful cloud-filled skies and you've go the makings of a gorgeous scene, pristine virgin desert at its best. Ref. 0137

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I've always had a passion for artistic expression with my camera. As an industry specialist in the mid-90's I served as the Operations Manager/Technical Trainer in the Apple Computer technical support division in Tempe, AZ, just when PowerMacs were hitting the scene. This exposure served to influence my move from film to digital photography. The Apple QuickTake was my first digital camera. From there I moved to Olympus and finally settled on Canon. Self-taught in both photography and digital processing, I count myself fortunate to have had access to Adobe Photoshop almost daily for 20+ years. I hope to always remain a student of the craft. Along the journey I've been fortunate to have had my work recognized by organizations such as...