The Cereus or night-blooming cactus is a vineing cactus that grows in several parts of the world. The flowers are rather large and quite beautiful , and the pitaya or dragon fruit (strawberry pear) is produced from this plant. There is one main area on Oahu where I take reference photographs of it every July. I leave early in the morning and try to arrive there about 6 in the morning, because by 10 a.m. or so the flowers have begun to fade from the sun.
This close-up shot reveals raindrops on the petals and gives an excellent view of the center detail of the blossom. Below is a recent painting of mine completed from a reference photo.
"Serious About Cereus"
12" x 12" Oil on canvas
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