We were just strolling along, enjoying the scenery, minding our own business. Suddenly I spied a monster… eek! what is this?!!
As I crept close to it with my phone, I felt a tad uneasy. I was pretty sure it was simply a cactus buy oh. my. word. it looked like a tarantula that got stuck going in … .
I posted this shot on Instagram and I got mixed reactions. Some people were pretty dismayed, but others were suitably impressed.
One poor lady wanted desperately to “un-see” it … I kept watching my followers to see if anyone would abandon me, but so far, that hasn’t happened.
There was a lot of discussion as to what type of cactus it is, but so far, no conclusions.
I have a good lead on one idea, but not everyone agrees.
… aacckk … keep back …
Is nature not incredible!!? It almost seems like this plant is trying to look fearsome to keep predators away.
Shivers…
Anyone have any ideas?
good lord!
Another work of art, compliments of Mother Nature.
This is really cool, Barb!
I am still saying it isn’t an Old Man, when you are here on Wed. you can see my Old Man and judge for yourself. It is a cool one whatever it is, I have another one in a pot that looks similar but it hasn’t bloomed like that.
It is actually rather cool looking Barb! I like the colors of it, and the third picture shows off its shape. I’m curious to learn what it is named.
How you managed to turn a hairy cactus into ‘art’ amazes me. Kudos!
Your brave not know just what it could be but then maybe you sort of know what to look for.. Really really amazing.
Wonderful macro shots! Nature has a way of continually amazing me. That cactus does have character.
Well, you know how I love strange things, and I for one was a little disappointed that it was NOT some kind of cool insect. Oh and btw, I have held a tarantula before, it was pretty cool and a little eerie all at the same time. And yes, nature is so very incredible!
Hmmmmm….