Starting the New Year with Beauty…….

This is a Cereus Cactus Flower, it’s name Cereus is derived from Greek and Latin, meaning “torch or candle”…

Their flowers are funnel formed and large. The kind I photographed is not nocturnal as many other kinds are, this would bloom for several days.

It’s inner beauty is just mesmerizing

” Minds are like flowers, they open only when the time is right”
-by Stephen Richards, a professional wrestler

At last this little bee came to my lens

On a very sad note that all these images were taken in a back alley in my town, not being noticed from anyone. The reason why I saw those is, a few feet away, I had brought flowers to the spot were a Black homeless man was shot to dead by the police for just jaywalking the street. In remembrance of this man’s precious soul I am adding some Black and White images.

May his precious soul shine like stars as this flower does

16 Responses to Starting the New Year with Beauty…….

Laleh Chini says:

January 6, 2021 at 04:58

Love it, beautiful.

boundlessblessingsblog says:

January 6, 2021 at 05:39

So sad to hear the poor man got shot for no rhyme or reason. Life is harsh with many people who walk the earth. Lovely and wonderful photographs of such a lovely flower, Cornelia. Great post.

- www.corneliaweber-photography.com says:
  
  January 6, 2021 at 19:02
  
  Thank you dear Kamal, for your kind words. Indeed this hit me really hard, since it happened just a few blocks away from where I live.
  
  - boundlessblessingsblog says:
    
    January 6, 2021 at 20:22
    
    Yes it happens but we cannot do anything. It surely hurts us a lot. You are always welcome dear Cornelia 🙏🏻🙏🏻😊😊
Peter Klopp says:

January 6, 2021 at 06:22

Dear Cornelia, this post on a beautiful cactus flower has deeply touched me. Your macros and the words that accompanied the images reveal your thoughts and feelings on the inner workings of the human soul. I wish you all the best and a Happy New Year.

- www.corneliaweber-photography.com says:
  
  January 6, 2021 at 19:00
  
  Thank you dear Peter, I always love your comments, because they come form your kind heart.
  
Judi says:

January 6, 2021 at 08:55

More great images! I love cactus flower blooms! They are always spectacular!

- www.corneliaweber-photography.com says:
  
  January 6, 2021 at 18:51
  
  Thank you my dear friend and photo buddy.
  
Jane Lurie says:

January 9, 2021 at 18:02

A wonderful study of these flowers, a Cornelia. Your tribute is touching- a sad story. Wishing you a happy, healthy start to the year.

- www.corneliaweber-photography.com says:
  
  January 10, 2021 at 17:51
  
  Thank you so much dear Jane, believe I was so sad for a long time. Wishing you a great New Year.
  
picpholio says:

January 18, 2021 at 03:09

Great macro shots. May I sish you all the best for 2021. I would like to follow your blog .
Kind regards,
Rudi (Antwerp – Belgium)

- www.corneliaweber-photography.com says:
  
  January 18, 2021 at 18:03
  
  Thank you Rudi from Antwerpen, for sopping by my blog. Your nature photography is really splendid, I enjoyed it. On a note, I tried to click on translation, so I could read your blog, but it didn’t work. Best wishes from California
  
Tina Schell says:

January 18, 2021 at 06:49

The flowers of cacti are always so glorious Cornelia – perhaps to make up for the sting of their host. You’ve captured them beautifully. Your story on this one is so sad – let us hope due to increased focus on them, stories like yours will soon become a thing of the past.

- www.corneliaweber-photography.com says:
  
  January 18, 2021 at 17:56
  
  Thank you Tina for your wonderful reply and compliment. Yes, hopefully we will have not horrible such violence happening again. Enjoy your week.
  
Otto von Münchow says:

January 30, 2021 at 02:48

What better way to start a new year. Beautiful, Cornelia. And hopefully, those images set the tone and hope for the new year.

- www.corneliaweber-photography.com says:
  
  January 30, 2021 at 20:16
  
  Thank you Otto, indeed we hope for a better year.