Spines

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These are cactus spines. It was a challenge find a composition in a mass of similar things but I thought the two clusters in the center worked well together.

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Is it interesting? Any technical shortcomings I missed?

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ISO 200, 300mm, f/16, 1/20th, tripod.

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The composition works well for my taste, Don. This makes a very interesting image. I don’t know if I’ve seen an image of the details of the spines and how they’re mounted in the plant before.

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Same here – very interesting! And photogenic! Its wonderful how the spines stand out and the detail on them is excellent! My only thought would be to remove the 3 pieces poking into the frame (ouch…) on the bottom and LL, but there is enough else going on that they are hardly noticeable. Excellent image!!

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Dennis, Diane, thanks. I’ve seen lots of cactus spines and these are a little unusual. Most spines are straight. A few are curved. Wavy isn’t something I’ve seen before.

Diane, with this one I decided to leave most of the spines intruding from the edge. It may not have been the right decision but it was conscious.

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Very unusual and definitely interesting.
In addition to the great detail in the spines, I also see firey-eyed devil trolls sticking their tongues out at you! LOL
The comp works very well.

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I certainly wouldn’t say it was a wrong decision! Those areas would be a bit empty without them.

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This is really cool Don. I really like the patterns and the overall composition. Nice work here.

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Sandy, Ed, thanks for the comments.

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Cool pattern and I like the wavy forms. Maybe a slight increase to the whites/highlights for a tad more contrast? Just a thought. Quite intriguing.

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WOW !!! This is a great Black and White Image. I love the lines and the detail. Very Interesting image and i do like the bleed off the edges. You nailed it Don. Great work !!!

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Don: My thoughts petty much echo @Diane_Miller’s first comment regarding the little intruders but that’s a pretty trivial point. We have a barrel cactus with spines much like this so I appreciate your take. Well seen, captured and processed. >=))>

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Kristen, Gill, Bill, your comments are much appreciated.