VAR of heavy rain falling on spiny branches of buckhorn cholla (opuntia acanthocarpa), PAN R to other branches of cactus getting wet. VAR of wet thorns of cholla, PAN R to other branches. MCU PAN L branches of same cactus being rained upon. VAR of thorny, succulent leaves of prickly pear cactus, PAN and TILT UP to other leaves, all with water drops. ECU of thorny leaves of cactus; ending on freeze frame. (42784)