Sunday, August 2, 2009

Cactus Monday - Hugs

Have you hugged your cactus today?


Mesquite Hug


Palo Verde Hug


Purple Cholla Hug


Group Hug

Happy Cactus Monday!

For more cactus fun, visit Teri's Painted Daisies

24 comments:

Gaelyn said...

LOL! I love those cactus hugs. Think I'll keep my distance though. Great captures and post Diane.

Icy BC said...

This is a fun post! I would love to hug one, without thorns!!

betchai said...

wow, all these are unique Diane, wonderful, that purple cholla hug is one of a kind.

Lance said...

Oh, I love these cactus picture - so cool! And fun!! Everyone loves a cactus...

Jannie Funster said...

Cute! The Purple Cholla looks like a big pickle, lol!

Warren said...

nicely done! Its a friendly desert.

yoon see said...

Thanks for dropping by and your lovely comment:)
Incredible tall cactus in the grow!
Wow! Wow! You really spotted them Diane:)
Thanks!
HCM!!!!!!

Cathy S. said...

What great hugs there are in Tucson,
Nice photos, Happy CM!

-Cathy

kesslerdee said...

What a fun post and what great pictures! It is so interesting how these magnificant cactus start life protected by some other plant!

Jen said...

Cute Cacti pics!
I've been kissed by a couple. ;)

Teri said...

Great topic for CM. It is so surprising to see these all together. Called a group hug!

HCM!!

Margaret Ann said...

You always have something fresh and different...What a cool take on the day! You are such a keen observer of nature! LOVE these...:)
HCM!

penny said...

I think that is the coolest series of photos I have ever seen, I love them all... and your delightful sense of humor :D

Lisa at Greenbow said...

I feel like I got a hug today. What a unique look at cacti. HCM.

deedee said...

How funny! I've hug a few of my cactus by accident:(

PAK ART said...

Wow - those cacti are beautiful...would you mind if I drew or painted from your pictures for Cactus Monday? I have 3 little cacti in a pot - in about 3 weeks I will run out of ways to sketch/paint them. Unless I turn to abstract. Thanks for stopping by my blog-it's fun to meet the other cactuteers!

Julie said...

That last one really is a "goup hug"! LOL. Cool pics for sure!!! Happy CM!!!

Diane AZ said...

Hi PAK ART, Sure, everyone is welcome to use any of my pictures from my blogs. :)

Martha Z said...

I love it, I don't think I would have see that.
The USMC post reminds me of the BLM firefighters I see double-timing it up our trail in full turn-out gear, for conditioning. I don't know how they do it, youth maybe?

Ramakrishnan said...

Diane AZ: Fabulous,unique, one in a million series of cactii shots. Really wonderful!
Ram

Prospero said...

Diane, I much prefer to experience Cactus hugs vicariously through other plants as you've so expertly detailed. Real Cactus hugs have been less than pleasant and I'm almost certain you have your own stories to confirm these apprehensions.

yoon see said...

Hello diane,
Happy weekends in advance!

Ashley said...

What a great collection of photos! I love it and am glad that something can hug cactus :)

Kathie Brown said...

So cute! What a great idea!