The back-lighting really adds to the beauty of this specimen, Patrushka. And the little fella holding it up seems quite pleased as well!
Patrushka: Thanks, Ginnie! This hangs in my kitchen window above the sink, so I see it many times every day. However, I really only SEE it when I am preparing dinner and the sun comes through at a particular angle, around 5:30.
Patrushka: I like to look at all the little spines that become visible in the light. I hope it will produce some flowers one of these days; they will look beautiful with the sunlight shining through their petals. Thanks for your comment!
It is a rather strange scene. The cactus always makes me think of long hairy spider's legs draped over the poor innocent dove. Horrors! I'm glad you like it, though!