Prickly Elegance

by Dave Diegelman

Title

Prickly Elegance

Artist

Dave Diegelman

Medium

Photograph - Archival Photographs

Description

"Prickly Elegance" depicts magenta hedgehog blossoms erupting from their palace of spines. Hedgehog cacti (Echinocereus engelmannii) are well-adapted to survive in harsh desert environments, with thick stems that store water to withstand extended periods of drought. These cacti have a relatively long lifespan, with some species living for several decades or even centuries in the wild. The fruits of certain hedgehog cactus species are edible and have been traditionally consumed by Native American tribes as a food source. However, caution is advised as some species may cause digestive discomfort if consumed in large quantities.

This image was created using 9 images to create a focus stack from a Nikon Z6, 24-70S lens.

All my limited edition prints offer a certificate of authenticity and go up in value as they sell and are digitally signed. They are printed with an archival process on all mediums that will last generations before they start fading. Please contact me upon purchase at ddiegelman@gmail with proof of purchase to obtain the certificate of authenticity. Please note that prices increase with successive sales. This is a limited edition series of 100 images.

Photo & Text All Rights Reserved © Dave Diegelman
@davediegelman

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April 28th, 2024

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