Standing Tall is a painting by Jerry Bokowski which was uploaded on March 26th, 2015.
Standing Tall
Visiting and capturing the beauty at Picacho Peak Park, Arizona. A giant saguaro towers over a blooming hedge hog. Please see a variety of these in... more
Title
Standing Tall
Artist
Jerry Bokowski
Medium
Painting - Photography
Description
Visiting and capturing the beauty at Picacho Peak Park, Arizona. A giant saguaro towers over a blooming hedge hog. Please see a variety of these in my new saguaro gallery.
Uploaded
March 26th, 2015
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Comments (49)
Debby Pueschel
Another perfect reason to visit the desert of the Southwest for its amazing and total beauty! Stunning work Jerry. FLTwFB
Janet Marie
Visiting again this Arizona Sonoran Desert beauty, dear Jerry. Promoting in the Art Group, “BEAUTY OF ARIZONA!” I stand by my previous comment made. LF Janet 💕
Jerry Bokowski replied:
I always appreciate your enthusiastic support and promotion, Janet Marie! Thank you!
Jerry Bokowski
Kathleen Struckle, thank you for visiting my gallery and choosing this as one of your favorites. I really appreciate it!
Janet Marie
A surprising result indeed, dear Jerry. I love this composition and perspective of this blooming hedgehog cactus, as though the Saguaro cactus, like a sentinel, is standing guard. Beautiful photography indeed. LF FB
Jerry Bokowski replied:
Always so much fun to go on photo shoots with you dearest Janet Marie. Now I just paint and allow YOU to create wonderful photography! Thank you as always for all your support!
Jane M Dahl
Gorgeous image. I love the color of those beautiful blossoms! L/F Featured in American Desert Southwest.
Jerry Bokowski replied:
Jane, thank you so much for your visit, comments, and feature! I really appreciate it!
Chance Kafka
Nice blooms in the foreground giving way to the saguaro and clouds above, Jerry! The peak on the right looks great, too!
Jerry Bokowski replied:
Had to put my camera on the ground and guess to get this, Chance. Thank you very much for your visit and comments.
John M Bailey
Congratulations on your feature in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
VIVA Anderson
Kudos, Jerry.......this and the saguaro gallery is a beautiful dedication to these so stunning plants...and your fine vision......VIVA
Eva Maria Nova
~ Indeed !!! Standing Tall & Gorgeous !!! ))) Almost touching the Sky ))) Very nice image, dear Jerry ))) Bravo my Dear One ))) ~
Jerry Bokowski replied:
I knelt down and held the camera next to the ground to make this Eva. Just guessed at the angle needed and was surprized with the result. Thank you so much for finding this and the sweet words!
Lisa Phillips
Hi Jerry, your beautiful work has been featured in the FAA group "Thoughts of Flowers". http://fineartamerica.com/groups/thoughts-of-flowers.html
Joyce Dickens
My goodness Jerry, this is so beautiful; awesome use of color and light...the sky is making an incredible backdrop for this lovely image! jd
Elizabeth Winter
I agree with Donna, excellent composition! Love the splash of vibrant color and incredible sky! f/v
Heather King
Stunningly beautiful Jerry, wish I could click my heels 3 times and end up here:) is this the cactus that those cute little elf owls live in? FAV
Jerry Bokowski replied:
Heather, First of all, I'm so glad to hear from you. Second, I didn't see any of the little Owls yet but they should be flying in from Mexico soon! Thirdly, Thank you so much!
Connie Handscomb
Classic! ... cactus, when it blooms, is fantastic, isn't it .. ; great image here, Jerry! ;)))
Jerry Bokowski replied:
Connie, Thank you! My oh my, were you up until the wee hours and still took the time to comment. You just made my day!
Laurie Search
Oooh, this is just gorgeous, dear Jerry!! So beautifully composed, and such a wonderful sky!!!! :)))vf
Tina LeCour
What a beautiful capture Jerry, love those purple flowers popping out in the image!! l/f
Jerry Bokowski replied:
Tina, thank you so much! I just had to hold my camera a few inches off the ground and guesstimate...it did turn out nice!
Sara Ambrosini
awesome beautiful capture Jerry,love the pov!! L/F
Jerry Bokowski replied:
Sara, Thank you so much. I really appreciate your visits, comments, and support!
Carol R Montoya
So beautiful Jerry, but I would keep my distance for not to get pricked by those thorns! L/F
Jerry Bokowski replied:
Carol, Thank you so much. I appreciate your thoughts on this! The desert is a very stickery place! My socks were full of burrs and stickers!
Madeline Ellis
So very beautiful Jerry. Your perspective gives it that certain pizazz!! l/f
Jerry Bokowski replied:
Madelline, It is always such a pleasure to hear from you! Thank you so much!