This is a flowering prickly pear cactus that I photographed in Arches National Park earlier this summer. I shot this image at a number of different apertures to get just the right depth of field. I wanted the flower to be sharp, but for the thorns and the leaf to be slightly soft, but recognizable. This is my favorite of the bunch.
This is a stylized version of the first shot. I’m not sure whether I like the straight image better or the version. If you have a preference, please leave a comment below.
