For One Night Only!!!

[jjjnettie]

I've been expecting this bud to open for the last couple of days.
And here it is....
For One Night Only!! :D

[Ric]

Great pictures Jeanette, I hope it's not one of those once every ten years flowers.

Cheers

[Kevnool]

Great pics JJJ now tell us a bit of background please , i,m all ears.
cheers Kev.

[jjjnettie]

Kev, its just an ordinary garden variety cactus.
She had 2 flowers at once the other week and I missed them, so I'm happy to catch this one.

[Dennis]

Excellent field craft JJJ – you have captured a remarkable and beautiful event so very well. I’m looking forward to seeing your debut in one of David Attenborough’s documentaries!

Cheers

Dennis

[matt]

Nice shots Jeanette...

I like these types of plants that flower only once every so often. It makes you wonder what they're up to the rest of the time???:D

[desler]

Great pics Jeanette,

Pic 3, I can almost feel the flower texture! Nice.


Darren

[h0ughy]

almost reminds me of the moon flower in Dennis the mennis

[jjjnettie]

Lolol

[jjjnettie]

The funniest thing about it was the way the stem and bud grew from the plant.
Very phallic. The kids couldn't go past it without giggling.

[matt]

Had a play...just to bring the levels up a bit.

Did a little selective dodge and burning in CS3, some selective colour adjustment, little sharpening and a slightly tighter crop. Hope it hasn't come out too bright on your screen?

What a beautiful flower:)