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Teddy-bear cholla cactus
Teddy-bear cholla cactus (Opuntia bigelovii, light brown) with an ocotillo (Fouquieria splendens, green), growing in the Sonoran Desert, USA. The teddy-bear cholla cactus is found throughout the Mojave and Colorado deserts in south-western North America. Its stem segments break off easily when its spines become caught in the fur of a passing animal. These segments are carried away from the mature plant and may grow into new plants if conditions are favourable. The ocotillo possesses long green stems which may reach a height of over 7 metres. Photographed in Saguaro National Park, Arizona
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Media ID 6290831
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America Arid Adapted Arizona Cactus Sonoran Desert Spines Spiny Succulent Succulent Plants Us A Fouquieria Splendens Ocotillo Saguaro National Park
17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 17x15 inches (431x381mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.7cm x 24.4cm (7.4" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 43.1cm (15" x 17")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the unique beauty of the Sonoran Desert in the USA. In this stunning composition, a Teddy-bear cholla cactus stands tall, its light brown stems adorned with sharp spines that glisten under the desert sun. Standing beside it is an ocotillo, a vibrant green plant with long stems reaching for the sky. The Teddy-bear cholla cactus is a resilient species found across the Mojave and Colorado deserts in southwestern North America. Its survival strategy involves breaking off stem segments easily when its spines become entangled in passing animals' fur. These discarded segments have the potential to grow into new plants if they find favorable conditions. Contrasting against this prickly companion, the ocotillo adds a touch of elegance to the arid landscape. With its slender green stems stretching over 7 meters high, it commands attention and stands as a testament to nature's ability to adapt and thrive even in harsh environments like Saguaro National Park in Arizona. This remarkable photograph captures not only these fascinating botanical wonders but also highlights their significance within American flora. The image invites us to appreciate both their individual splendor and their harmonious coexistence amidst one of nature's most challenging habitats – reminding us of our planet's incredible biodiversity and resilience.
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