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Saguaro cactus bloom

As seasonal rains transform the desert into a green oasis, the world's largest cactus puts on a spectacular nocturnal display. Long nights of patient waiting finally resulted in shots of the unfurling energy-rich flowers against a starry backdrop. Sequences were filmed at the exact location months apart, using specialist tracking time-lapse, to show the full extent of the swelling.

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