Spiky

Saw the morning light on this lovely thistle and took a shot, then spotted Ruth's lovely shot of a honeysuckle against a dark background http://365project.org/ruthmouch/365/2013-08-06. Went back out and waited for bright sunshine and aimed against the dark (drain cover!) Was quite pleased with the impact. This is the 2nd shot from this plant recently, what good value it was. (Of course I got it for the garden not for the photography.............)
Thank you, thank you for calling by to see the shimmery loch shot yesterday - you are both gorgeous and very kind-hearted. Mwah! x

[👑 AnaZad]

Wow, Phil... this is a fantastic capture. Great lighting and really stands out on the dark background.

[Claire]

So fabulous; the sun on those leaves makes them look white; gorgegous

[Mac]

Way to go Phil. Are you a bit Scottish?

[Claire]

Great lighting!

[Tony]

Fantastic capture and that starkly lit plant stands out perfectly. So dramatic it must be a Fav

[Lisa Pouncy]

Sea holly I think. What a gorgeous shot with the light catching on the webbiness xx

[Henri Russell]

Really good composition. Fav.

[Gloria]

Lovelove
And yes, sea holly
Fav :-)

[Shirley Banford]

Great shot!

[KWind]

Smashing clarity! I love the lighting!

[alia_801]

Gorgeous capture - love the light and detail :)

[Hazel A]

Lovely shot Great light and good on the dark background especially viewed large. Fav

[Paul "Snapchap" Everest]

Nice lighting! A Fabulous shot.

[Janny]

We don't have thistles here in Texas but wish we did! Love your photography...I am a newbie...on day 6 of. 365 and loving it!

[Tineke]

beautiful lightning, cool shot

[John]

Cool looking, love the light

[Bev]

Great shot, Phil! Great detail and focus. Fav :)

[👑 AnaZad]

Fantastic capture and light. FAV.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Wonderful details on the thistle and beautiful lighting.