Close-up Photography

Exploring the beauty of Cacti & Succulent plants in a close and personal manner

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Flower of Massonia pustulata (Hyacinthaceae), a bulb from dry regions of South African .  Photo by Carlos Gristani of plant grown by Matt Opel

Flower of Epiphyllum hybrid.  Photo by Carlos Gristani of plant in the Greenhouses of the University of Connecticut

Flower of Echinocereus reichenbachii v. caespitosus.  Photo by Carlos Gristani of a plant in his collection

Close-up picture of Echeveria elegans which won Best in Show in our club's 2002 Photography Competition.   It is quite reminiscent of Georgia O'keefe's painting style.  Photo by Carlos Gristani of a plant in his collection