prickly pear spines_26:365

Taking pictures outdoors again this morning . . . beautiful day . . . this prickly pear cactus caught my attention and I couldn't walk away . . . no blooms on this one but a lot of spines.

[bkb in the city]

Great close-up

[Gayle]

@bkbinthecity Thank you!

[Helen Jane]

Lovely colours, contrasts and balance.

[Milanie]

Neat close-up - Those things can hurt! made the mistake of going too close for a close-up once.

[Gayle]

@helenhall Thank you!

[Gayle]

@milaniet Thank you! Yes, they do hurt . . . I've been "poked" quite a few times.

[Stephanie Swift]

Prickly is definitely the word. Lovely light, colour, dof and pov.

[Gayle]

@tristansmum Thank you!