Thursday, April 7, 2011

THISTLE BUD




Found this along the highway near Victoria, Texas. I'm glad I've never tripped and fallen on one of these.
Thistles are quite common in some parts of Texas. I wonder if the thistles of England are a different species.
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11 comments:

  1. P.S. Do you have a version with greater contrasts as well?

    Lucy

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  2. Now I do...Nice idea, Lucy! :-)

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  3. The original is interesting but the second has POP! Nicely done. Thanks for sharing! Here is my entry.

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  4. This looks very spiny! (Duh!) I like the enhanced contrast one best.

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  5. Lovely photo. I really like the one with more contrast - thanks Lucy ;)

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  6. both look nice - though the first one is perhaps a wee bit less scary!

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  7. wouldn't want to sit on this, but it is lovely and delicate to view!

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  8. Great shot--every thorn is crystal clear. Excellent photo. Mickie :)

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  9. It looks huge! I like the details and the lines.

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  10. Absolutely beautiful! Love the fine detail and gorgeous light. Great PS treatment.

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