Contest 57 : Discussion and related Pictures

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CactusJordi
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Wow, the contest photos are getting better and better!

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Jens
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Nice one Christer! A good example of a graphic pattern suggesting a shape.
Here is another example by Hans Holbein with a certain twist (do you see the scull in the lower left corner ?)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ambass ... Holbein%29



Your second line enties all are first line photographs, thanks for sharing Jordi!
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Cangradulations on the great Picture *Barracuda_47* :toothy4: :toothy4: :toothy4: :wave: :wave: :toothy4:
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:shock: OH I WON!! Holy cow thats the first time i have won anything.. YIPPY!! :hello1: \:D/
Thank you Jen,
THANK YOU EVERYONE!!! :notworthy: :notworthy: :wave:

Note most folks see most cacti and or succulents from the sides yes there beautiful, they come in all sorts shapes and sizes, spination and so forth but alot of folks dont capture the full beauty of a cactus or succulent till they view it from the top, the shape and stunning beauty becomes aparent when looking down upon the top of the plant..

Heres the cactus in the pic i used..

ENJOY!!! I sure do.. :wink: :P
Always click pics for better viewing..
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this is one i was gona use..

Note the shear beauty of it while viewing from the side..
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alittle closer :D
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and then there you have it the top view
JUST STUNNING!!!!!! =P~ =P~ :love7:
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Thanks soooooooooooooo much again everyone... :notworthy: :hello2:
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Nice going! It is a great "shape".
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Good eye, 'Cuda. Congratulations on your beautiful shot.
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:D Thanks Daiv and Fanaticactus.. :hello2:

Hey snowfella, do you have a side shot of that blue columnar you posted for your entry??
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Not really, but I've got the camera gear already set up so I'll just run out and grab one, have to grab one of my P. nellii in bloom aswell. :D

Here "she" is, bout a 7 inch cutting I'd say.
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congratulations cuda! a deserved win!
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Congrats *Barracuda_47*. It's a really nice image.
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:D SnowFella, i really like that one, do ya have a name to it? so i can try and locate one to get. I just love the spines and the color of it VERY NICE!! :thumbup:



Thanks StrUktO and Ralf, much apreciated... :wink: :D
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A little late, but Congratulations!!! Beautiful picture! 8)
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SnowFella
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Unfortunately it didn't come with a name so I really don't have any clue what it is. :cry:
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I have one just like it and mine is labelled as Cereus forbesii.
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