Non Native Cactus Blooms Palm Springs BW w reposts

I was going the long way to Idyllwild up the Palms to Pines Hwy. I left early enough to catch dawn light on San Jacinto Peak.But one of the most unusual sights I came across was a Blooming Saguaro Cactus just off the 10 Fwy. To me it looked like Bee Heaven judging from how many there were. I thought with the basic colors it worked better as a BW conversion.

Paul, I like the B&W. The comp is a little busy, but still works for my taste. I'd really love to see the color version. Best Regards.

Well that's interesting Paul. Was it on private property or wild? Nice take, I like the bees but wouldn't mind seeing the shadows lifted a little.

Watch for the repost, I'll post the color version and a reworked BW, Thanks, Mike and Steve.

Paul

Nice catch... I particularly like the addition of the bees. I'll keep an eye out for the reposts.

Sorry guys another senior moment, I couldn't remember the folder the originals were in. I found it. I now have the reposts. 1st to Steve's inquiry this business right off the freeway had a cactus garden it was the weekend ( Saturday I believe and they were closed)and the best flowers were right in the front to the left. I've heard of the Porsche Spyder but a VW Spyder? Wonder was the gas mileage is? Images were taken in early June and the Saguaro's were just starting.

Second, I lifted the shadows in the BW version.

3rd the original color image for Mike and all three for Eric.