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Devil's Pincushion


 

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Devil's Pincushion
Devil's Pincushion
Mammillaria heyderi. The generic name in latin means breast or nipple and refers to the nipple like tubercles. The dark green stem of te pincushion cactus is a low hemisphere with a flatten or depressed top. The spines grow at the tips of the prominent tubercles. When grown in limestone regions such as this the spines are white. It is common in this area of West Texas and in Big Bend.

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Hi Emile,That is a beautiful capture my friend.We have a Nipple Cactus here,nothing like that.It might be part of the same family of cactus.Wonderful image and great info!!!


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February 22, 2011

 

John Connolly
  Wonderful light and detail in this fine capture Emile! Thanks for all the info, I haven't come across this one before!

I will catch up with your gallery as time permits, it has been a busy week here!


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February 22, 2011

 
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  thanks Bobby and John


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February 22, 2011

 
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  Great detail and capture Doc! Jeff


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February 22, 2011

 

David Phalen
  Ouch! Bet it hurts to step on. Terrific light, colors and clarity here Emile!!


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February 22, 2011

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  Fantastic details in this beautiful image, Emile! :-) k


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February 22, 2011

 

Joy Rector
  beautiful shot


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February 23, 2011

 
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  Thanks Jeff, David, Kitty and Joy.


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February 23, 2011

 
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  Superb perspective on every little needle...excellent clarity and detail, Emile!

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February 23, 2011

 
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  Thanks Candice they can be sticky.


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February 23, 2011

 
- Nancy L. Green

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  OUTSTANDING macro Emile, wonderful comp, clarity and lighting!! <><


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February 25, 2011

 
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  Thanks Nancy.


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February 25, 2011

 
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  Superb clarity, tones, textures, detail,lighting, & presentation here, Emile! Exceptional image & work, indeed! WTG!


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February 25, 2011

 
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  thanks Patrick


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February 26, 2011

 

Phyllis A. Houghton
  This reminds me to go to the local nursery when I run out of subject matter. Wonderful detail, clarity, colors, lighting and texture, Emile. You take care!


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January 02, 2013

 

Mary K. Robison
  The clarity and details are wonderful here, Emile. It has that 3-D look, as though those nasty prickers are ready to pop off the screen. Outstanding closeup!


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January 19, 2013

 
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  Wow, well done, Emile...!


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February 07, 2013

 
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