Macro a Prickly Situation

a Prickly Situation · 10:14 PM

I took this macro photo of new growth just emerging from a Prickly Pear cactus. When the spines first grow out they are fairly soft and will not start to completely harden for about a week. The spines not only protect the plant but help keep it cool during the summer months. When the wind blows the spines cause the air to circulate around them cooling the plant

**eaglem** · 04-26-2015, 10:26 PM

Yep and the little fine hairs can cause a lot of itching if the get into your clothing.

**Bob Harris** · 04-28-2015, 01:15 AM

Originally posted by eaglem

Yep and the little fine hairs can cause a lot of itching if the get into your clothing.

thanks EM, always appreciated.

slowpez · 04-28-2015, 06:19 AM

Just how I feel before my first cup of coffee. A little soft around the edges but fixing to get prickly pretty fast.

**Sailor** · 04-28-2015, 06:24 AM

Bob, I think this thing is just dreaming of the day that I might walk by!

Jer

**Bob Harris** · 04-29-2015, 11:52 PM

Originally posted by slowpez

Just how I feel before my first cup of coffee. A little soft around the edges but fixing to get prickly pretty fast.

great line Susan, I'll bet Ray uses caution in the am.

---------- Post added 04-29-15 at 11:54 PM ----------

Originally posted by Sailor

Bob, I think this thing is just dreaming of the day that I might walk by!

Jer

I'll tell you buddy, these things pick out an easy target and stick with it when they get a chance.

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04-26-2015, 10:26 PM	#2
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,160	Yep and the little fine hairs can cause a lot of itching if the get into your clothing.

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Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by eaglem Yep and the little fine hairs can cause a lot of itching if the get into your clothing. thanks EM, always appreciated.

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slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,461	Just how I feel before my first cup of coffee. A little soft around the edges but fixing to get prickly pretty fast.

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Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203	Bob, I think this thing is just dreaming of the day that I might walk by! Jer

04-29-2015, 11:52 PM	#6
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by slowpez Just how I feel before my first cup of coffee. A little soft around the edges but fixing to get prickly pretty fast. great line Susan, I'll bet Ray uses caution in the am. ---------- Post added 04-29-15 at 11:54 PM ---------- Originally posted by Sailor Bob, I think this thing is just dreaming of the day that I might walk by! Jer I'll tell you buddy, these things pick out an easy target and stick with it when they get a chance.