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Forgotten Cacti In A Pot · **1 Like**

It's easy to disregard these cacti, sitting unkempt in their pot.
But they are, actually, quite attractive, when a person stops to admire them.
Separate them from their environment, and overlook the accumulated dust.
They continue to grow and to be happy about it.
Angky.

**MikeNArk** · 12-15-2021, 06:51 PM

Cacti don't require a lot of attention. Cleaning them is not easy without mishaps. A few spines in your fingers will teach you to leave them alone. Nice shot.

reynb · 12-16-2021, 04:03 AM

Nice shot! Best to keep them at arm`s length.

krre23 · 12-16-2021, 04:24 AM

Yeah some plants are wonderful subjects, beautiful shot!

nonpigliounoshoot · 12-16-2021, 04:29 AM

Nice job.

OrchidJulie · 12-16-2021, 07:37 AM

They do best -- like many orchids! -- with a little benign neglect. These are very handsome specimens, well-captured!

**angkymac** · 12-17-2021, 06:41 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MikeNArk

Cacti don't require a lot of attention. Cleaning them is not easy without mishaps. A few spines in your fingers will teach you to leave them alone. Nice shot.

You mean to say that this nice soft velvety fur would not be a pleasant thing to touch!!!?

Thanks for the note!

Angky

---------- Post added 12-17-21 at 07:42 PM ----------

Originally posted by reynb

Nice shot! Best to keep them at arm`s length.

Seems like I'm hearing that suggestion a lot!

Thanks for the note.

Angky.

---------- Post added 12-17-21 at 07:43 PM ----------

Originally posted by krre23

Yeah some plants are wonderful subjects, beautiful shot!

Isn't that the truth!
Just the plant alone seems to guarantee a good shot.
Thanks for the note of appreciation.

Angky.

---------- Post added 12-17-21 at 07:44 PM ----------

Originally posted by nonpigliounoshoot

Nice job.

Thank you!

Angky.

---------- Post added 12-17-21 at 07:48 PM ----------

Originally posted by OrchidJulie

They do best -- like many orchids! -- with a little benign neglect. These are very handsome specimens, well-captured!

"Benign neglect..."
Now that is an interesting way of thinking about it.
"Leave me alone, dang it!"
Takes me back several years to my then teenaged daughters!

And, all things considered, I believe you are right--at least about the cacti (don't know about the orchids).
Thanks for the interesting note!

Angky.

OrchidJulie · 12-18-2021, 08:34 AM

Originally posted by angkymac

"Benign neglect..."
Now that is an interesting way of thinking about it.
"Leave me alone, dang it!"
Takes me back several years to my then teenaged daughters!

And, all things considered, I believe you are right--at least about the cacti (don't know about the orchids).
Thanks for the interesting note!

Angky.

<haha> Well, I do know about the orchids, and trust me, most folks fuss waaay too much with them. Most commonly cultivated orchids aren't anywhere close to being "delicate" plants. Hence, "benign neglect". Cacti, too -- they're tougher than you think. (I dunno about the hairy parts, I think that's camouflage for nasty spines under it, neh?)

**ToddK** · 12-18-2021, 08:39 AM

Excellent shot! It has a lot of nice tones and textures.

**SelrahCharleS** · 12-18-2021, 08:48 AM

Nice shot! Good composition and lovely tones.

**angkymac** · 12-18-2021, 04:53 PM

Originally posted by ToddK

Excellent shot! It has a lot of nice tones and textures.

Right. It almost seems like I should re-do it in B&W.
Thanks for the note!
Angky.

---------- Post added 12-18-21 at 05:55 PM ----------

Originally posted by SelrahCharleS

Nice shot! Good composition and lovely tones.

Thanks for the observation on the composition.
That was a bit of a problem for awhile. When I finally stumbled upon really tall and narrow, it suddenly seemed to work.
Angky.

---------- Post added 12-18-21 at 05:57 PM ----------

Originally posted by OrchidJulie

<haha> Well, I do know about the orchids, and trust me, most folks fuss waaay too much with them. Most commonly cultivated orchids aren't anywhere close to being "delicate" plants. Hence, "benign neglect". Cacti, too -- they're tougher than you think. (I dunno about the hairy parts, I think that's camouflage for nasty spines under it, neh?)

Right!
They look hairy and fuzzy and soft, but "ain't true"!
Angky.

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12-15-2021, 06:51 PM	#2
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 15,269	Cacti don't require a lot of attention. Cleaning them is not easy without mishaps. A few spines in your fingers will teach you to leave them alone. Nice shot.

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reynb Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bundaberg, Australia. Posts: 1,267	Nice shot! Best to keep them at arm`s length.

12-16-2021, 04:24 AM	#4
krre23 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Caracas Photos: Gallery Posts: 540	Yeah some plants are wonderful subjects, beautiful shot!

12-16-2021, 04:29 AM	#5
nonpigliounoshoot Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2019 Posts: 735	Nice job.

12-16-2021, 07:37 AM	#6
OrchidJulie Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Magic City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,010	They do best -- like many orchids! -- with a little benign neglect. These are very handsome specimens, well-captured!

12-17-2021, 06:41 PM - 1 Like	#7
angkymac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 9,032 Original Poster	Originally posted by MikeNArk Cacti don't require a lot of attention. Cleaning them is not easy without mishaps. A few spines in your fingers will teach you to leave them alone. Nice shot. You mean to say that this nice soft velvety fur would not be a pleasant thing to touch!!!? Thanks for the note! Angky ---------- Post added 12-17-21 at 07:42 PM ---------- Originally posted by reynb Nice shot! Best to keep them at arm`s length. Seems like I'm hearing that suggestion a lot! Thanks for the note. Angky. ---------- Post added 12-17-21 at 07:43 PM ---------- Originally posted by krre23 Yeah some plants are wonderful subjects, beautiful shot! Isn't that the truth! Just the plant alone seems to guarantee a good shot. Thanks for the note of appreciation. Angky. ---------- Post added 12-17-21 at 07:44 PM ---------- Originally posted by nonpigliounoshoot Nice job. Thank you! Angky. ---------- Post added 12-17-21 at 07:48 PM ---------- Originally posted by OrchidJulie They do best -- like many orchids! -- with a little benign neglect. These are very handsome specimens, well-captured! "Benign neglect..." Now that is an interesting way of thinking about it. "Leave me alone, dang it!" Takes me back several years to my then teenaged daughters! And, all things considered, I believe you are right--at least about the cacti (don't know about the orchids). Thanks for the interesting note! Angky.

12-18-2021, 08:34 AM	#8
OrchidJulie Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Magic City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,010	Originally posted by angkymac "Benign neglect..." Now that is an interesting way of thinking about it. "Leave me alone, dang it!" Takes me back several years to my then teenaged daughters! And, all things considered, I believe you are right--at least about the cacti (don't know about the orchids). Thanks for the interesting note! Angky. <haha> Well, I do know about the orchids, and trust me, most folks fuss waaay too much with them. Most commonly cultivated orchids aren't anywhere close to being "delicate" plants. Hence, "benign neglect". Cacti, too -- they're tougher than you think. (I dunno about the hairy parts, I think that's camouflage for nasty spines under it, neh?)

12-18-2021, 08:39 AM	#9
ToddK Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,566	Excellent shot! It has a lot of nice tones and textures.

12-18-2021, 08:48 AM	#10
SelrahCharleS Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 937	Nice shot! Good composition and lovely tones.

12-18-2021, 04:53 PM	#11
angkymac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 9,032 Original Poster	Originally posted by ToddK Excellent shot! It has a lot of nice tones and textures. Right. It almost seems like I should re-do it in B&W. Thanks for the note! Angky. ---------- Post added 12-18-21 at 05:55 PM ---------- Originally posted by SelrahCharleS Nice shot! Good composition and lovely tones. Thanks for the observation on the composition. That was a bit of a problem for awhile. When I finally stumbled upon really tall and narrow, it suddenly seemed to work. Angky. ---------- Post added 12-18-21 at 05:57 PM ---------- Originally posted by OrchidJulie <haha> Well, I do know about the orchids, and trust me, most folks fuss waaay too much with them. Most commonly cultivated orchids aren't anywhere close to being "delicate" plants. Hence, "benign neglect". Cacti, too -- they're tougher than you think. (I dunno about the hairy parts, I think that's camouflage for nasty spines under it, neh?) Right! They look hairy and fuzzy and soft, but "ain't true"! Angky.

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