night time bloom

[Gone2Baja]

they only last 24 hours + or - a few hours

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[Photog]

Good catch on a short lived flower.

You camera is having a hard time with the autofocus, in the dark.

 

[Gone2Baja]

Good catch on a short lived flower.

You camera is having a hard time with the autofocus, in the dark.

3am and a old camera, what can I say? A new camera is on the way, Thanks to my lovely wife.

-Mark

 

[JackW]

We have a night blooming cereus that rewards us with blooms in July every year. The flower begins to open at dusk and is all wilted by daybreak - peak viewing time is between midnight and 2 AM. Here's an example:

 

[Gone2Baja]

We have a night blooming cereus that rewards us with blooms in July every year. The flower begins to open at dusk and is all wilted by daybreak - peak viewing time is between midnight and 2 AM. Here's an example:

Now that's a nice clear picture!
I just saw a new bloom on the same arm, It's amazing how fast they grow.

 

[JackW]

Thanks - A tripod makes all the difference - along with a little bit of side lighting. Here are a couple more: