8th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Cotton Candy
This is a closeup image of a Whipple's fishhook cactus (Sclerocactus whipplei var. roseus). The cactus is also known as Whipple's cholla or simply fishhook cactus. It reminded me of ca
Cotton Candy This is a closeup image of a Whipple's fishhook cactus (Sclerocactus whipplei var. roseus). The cactus is also known as Whipple's cholla or simply fishhook cactus. It reminded me of candy with crystals of sugar inside.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 05.2010 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2010 |
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| Camera: | Canon EOS 5D Mark II |
| Copyright: | © Jan Forseth |