Official Voting Page -"Cactus Spines" #7

Post by **daiv** » Mon Jun 12, 2006 3:59 pm

This is the Official Voting Page for "Cactus Spines" Contest # 7 You are voting on all submissions in this post: http://www.cactiguide.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1515

Voting will be from June 11 to June 17

See "Announcement: Rules for the Cactus Picture Contest" post to review the rules. Here: http://www.cactiguide.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=888

Happy voting!

Buck Hemenway · Post by **Buck Hemenway** » Mon Jun 12, 2006 4:46 pm

I took a series of pictures of Mammillaria plumosa after seeign Mavaz' in the last contest. People who haven't looked closely, just don't understand the beauty of these plants.

superbum · Post by **superbum** » Wed Jun 14, 2006 12:16 am

Gosh...HARD to choose just one! It was a tie in my mind, but I had to pick...The deciding factor is that I own a plant very similar to the subject...good luck Gringorio! Awesome topic, even better pictures! I wish my digital camera worked.

Wayne · Post by **Wayne** » Wed Jun 14, 2006 1:45 am

Aye some fantastic entries!!

In the end I found it very difficult to chose a favourite, so I looked at photograph composition also

Post by **daiv** » Mon Jun 19, 2006 8:14 pm

OK, the poll has officially closed. (I always wait until the next day to announce that just to make sure.)

My reaction is WOW! What a contest. We had almost 50 votes spread thinly across some really great shots. This is a category that we must repeat. Spines are the best known feature of cacti and so I guess it makes sense.

GeneS has taken first by one vote over a three-way tie for 2nd place by Bill, Bill, and Harald!

Excellent contest everyone -congratulations to GeneS who is our first two-time winner!

This contest was added to the Winner's page:

http://www.cactiguide.com/contest

ihc6480 · Post by **ihc6480** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 1:52 am

Congrats GeneS on your win and being the first 2 timer...uh, I mean 2 time winner

Way to go

cactusbutt · Post by **cactusbutt** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 5:05 am

Congrats Harald

cactuspolecat · Post by **cactuspolecat** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 2:00 pm

Congrats to GeneS for first place, a great pic, and also to Harald, Bill, and Bill for equal 2nd, well done guys!

CP

GeneS · Post by **GeneS** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 7:51 pm

Thanks to all, but I do believe that Daiv should call this one a 4 way tie. As an analyst by profession, I think the the voting was too close to be statisticly valid, but, like our current US President, I guess I'll take it:-)

We should all express a well deserved, well done to all entrants!!

The contest had so many potential, and actual, interpretations that the entries became like statements of each person's point of view. Are spines delicate, intricate constructions like M. plumosa, or M. matudae, or are they large protective weapons such as Ferocactus or Echinocactus?? Or something else entirely such as a shade mechanism or place to park for polinators?

My preference is, obviously, the heavily spined plants. In fact, my very favorite spiny thing is in the picture below. I just thought the F. townsendianus had more artistic appeal.

Cheers ... GeneS

ihc6480 · Post by **ihc6480** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 12:31 am

I edited my original post. My bad, need to wear my reading glasses more often.

GeneS,

I love the spination of these Feros you've been posting for me to drool over. I know theres a big difference in our climates but just how hardy are the Fero's.

Post by **daiv** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 4:46 am

No Prob, Bill I deleted my "I'm confused" post.

GeneS · Post by **GeneS** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 3:52 pm

love the spination of these Feros you've been posting for me to drool over.

It's not complete yet but I have begun a gallery of Feros at my photo site. Just a few teaser images, including a high res view of the same plant I entered in the contest.
http://dgimages.smugmug.com/Cactus%20&%20Succulents

Lots of plants now blooming and setting fruit - my only problem is that I am working 16 hr days on a project and have had almost no time to "stop and enjoy the flowers". Most have long closed by the time I get home.

I know theres a big difference in our climates but just how hardy are the Fero's.

Not hardy enough for your area without greenhouse protection. The Feros of the upper Sonoran and Mohave desert can take some frost and even snow but not the continued cold & wet you get in fall/winter.

The Baja plants are right at home in my yard but some of the central Mexico plants (macrodiscus, lindseyi) are quite tender, especially when young, so I can't leave them out here without risk of loss.

There are quite a few that make good pot specimens and bloom at smaller sizes that are suitable for gh culture. Just move them out into full sun when the frost danger has passed.

GeneS
Who was born and raised about 2hrs north-west of you on the KS-NE border.

ihc6480 · Post by **ihc6480** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 1:02 am

Thanks GeneS.

Will have to look into some of them after the GH gets under way

I've got your website in my favorites

tvaughan · Post by **tvaughan** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 4:16 am

Good stuff, Gene. We Californians need to get a road trip organized.

Dominique · Post by **Dominique** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 8:31 pm

I'm late in congratulating you, Gene, but I 'm glad you won... especially since your picture was my favorite and I voted for it

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