Thorns in Phoenix, Arizona

Backlit cholla cactus displaying its desert protection. Not a very pleasant cactus.

Taken in Phoenix, Arizona on Nov 30, 2025

Keywords dbg desert botanical gardens cactus cholla

Category Plants

Camera

Canon EOS R5m2

Lens

RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM

Aperture

f/7.1

ISO

2500

Focal length

500 mm

Program type

Manual control

Shutter speed

1/3199 sec

Exposure bias

-2/3 EV