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Pincushion


Pincushion
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Copyright: Janice Dunn (Janice) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3315 W: 148 N: 6113] (18648)
Genre: Plants
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-06-07
Categories: Desert
Camera: Canon EOS 300D, Tamron 28-300 XR
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2005-06-15 22:41
Viewed: 880
Points: 12
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Mammillaria Cactus

This is probably the most popular group of cacti among growers and there are about 150 species in the genus.

Most of these cacti are native to Mexico, but also in the SW of the USA south to Columbia and Venezuela. These plants don’t have ribs – they have tubercles that vary greatly in shape. They are also known as Pincushion Cacti.

Most of these cactuses are small and rounded and thickly covered in spines. This one here has feathery white/cream spines fanning out from its woolly body. It was only about 8cms tall and has quite a distinct pattern on its body and at its crown.

They produce rings of beautiful flowers around the crown in spring to early summer even when quite young. They sometimes flower a second time later in the season, year after year.

This is another one of the cacti that I saw at Auckland Domains Winter Gardens.
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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4774 W: 294 N: 4020] (13209)
  • [2005-06-16 1:58]

Hello Janice!
Very nice capture.Well seen and composed.Lighting,framing are perfect as always.TFS...:-)

Hello Janice!
Wonderful shot with perfect details,lighting amd composition.I liked this work very much.
Thanks for sharing!

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  • sAner Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1490 W: 72 N: 1427] (4744)
  • [2005-06-16 6:30]

Hello Janice,

Wonderful closeup of this cactus. Sharp details and great POV. Good colors too and very interesting note. Well done & TFS!

Regards,
Pieter

hello:) really I like ur Cactus :) great details:) another great shot:) I love it much:)

Malgosia;)

Great shot Janice,
Nicely composed, good detail and sharpness. Good exposure.
Thanks for posting.

Another easy win for the Lions this coming Saturday!!!!

Hello Janice,
I like the details and texture of the cactus. Good lighting and nice composition.
Very well done!
Helene

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