Last Act is a photograph by Jerry Bokowski which was uploaded on June 10th, 2015.
Last Act
This agave has produced a stalk over 12 feet ( 4 meters ) high in just a couple of weeks. The stalk can grow up to a foot in 2 days. After reaching... more
Title
Last Act
Artist
Jerry Bokowski
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This agave has produced a stalk over 12 feet ( 4 meters ) high in just a couple of weeks. The stalk can grow up to a foot in 2 days. After reaching its optimal height it produces branches that produce flowers called rosettes.Flowering is the last act this agave does and then dies. They are often called century plants as it sometimes takes a long time to flower. The dead plant can stand for a few years before a strong wind takes it down. There are over 200 species of agave which are considered succulents. Their sap is called aguamiel in Spanish which means honey water. The blue agave produces a wonderful libation called Tequila. In Mexico we often buy local micro brews that make super smooth sipping tequila.
This is one of three that have grown in my front yard in Vail, Arizona
Uploaded
June 10th, 2015
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Comments (8)
Janet Marie
Congratulations, for the Homepage Feature, in the Art Group, "BEAUTY OF ARIZONA," for the week of Friday, (10/30/20)! You are welcome to submit your featured artwork in the Group's discussion thread “2020 Thanks and Features Archive October-December." Thank you for sharing your artwork and being a member of the group. like/fave
Jerry Bokowski replied:
Over 5 years have flown by since I posted this. Thank you so much for promoting it, dear Janet Marie!
Laurie Search
Such a beautiful silhouette against the sky and clouds, my friend!! Wonderful!! :)))vf
Lucinda Walter
Love the agave in silhouette against the sky. Gorgeous shot and perfect composition. l/f
Jerry Bokowski replied:
Lucinda, Thank you. It is fun to experiment at times to see what might work or not!
Deb Halloran
Jerry, What a fantastic perspective on this wonderful agave silhouette. Gorgeous sky and light...nicely done. v/f
Jerry Bokowski replied:
Deb, thank you so much. This is a put the camera on the ground, tilt it up, and click. Got it on the first try!
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