Contest 35: Discussion and Related Pics

Post by **CoronaCactus** » Wed May 27, 2009 9:45 pm

Please discuss and post related pics for contest 35 here.

Post by **daiv** » Thu May 28, 2009 1:19 am

I see you fired up another contest already! Not sure what I'll have to post for this one yet.

Also not sure what to vote for in the special contest. Man those are some good ones!

John C · Post by **John C** » Thu May 28, 2009 1:23 am

That's a good idea for a contest! Now I got to take out a cactus and start taking pics!

The other contest is also a good idea. It was very hard to choose!

Post by **CoronaCactus** » Thu May 28, 2009 1:53 am

Hrmmm, am i running them too close together? Not enough time to prepare?
feedback...?

We spend 99.9% of the time admiring the parts we can see and don't really even realize what wonders lay beneath that top dressing.

I don't really think the topic will produce many artsy pics, but i'm hoping it will produce some odd or rare plants and some education of whats going on down under there

Ya, i thought the special contest idea Michiel had was a good one, but thought 20 at a time was a bit much for a winners battle. If i had of thought of it sooner i would have done it with 10. But 12 is cool.

Post by **daiv** » Thu May 28, 2009 1:59 am

No man, I think many here are happy to se more frequent contests!

Dalesmicro · Post by **Dalesmicro** » Thu May 28, 2009 7:27 pm

Hi, just wanted to agree with Daiv: the more contests the merrier. Also, I wanted to add a picture showing the relationship of the tip to the root, and another taken with combined reflected and transmitted light. I debated which one to enter and finally chose the one with the most detail.

dustin0352 · Post by **dustin0352** » Thu May 28, 2009 8:19 pm

Good lord Ian that taproot looks like a giant potato!

iann · Post by **iann** » Thu May 28, 2009 8:38 pm

I do like a nice taproot even if the plant on top is a bit frazzled

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Tony · Post by **Tony** » Thu May 28, 2009 11:59 pm

Now thats a fat plant Iann!

I took the easy route, no need to uproot one with this in the collection.
Heres the Euphorbia knuthii full monty.

Moonbeam · Post by **Moonbeam** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 12:43 am

Let's vote!

Post by **CoronaCactus** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 3:18 pm

sorry folks, been massively busy with the San Diego sale this past weekend. Will get the poll up tonight!

nachtkrabb · Post by **nachtkrabb** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 10:11 pm

Hey, triple good luck: this is a real interesting theme! And also I just found the contest in time for adding a picture. And I even had a picture to add without gigantic expenditure. Incredible!

I do like all of the pictures!
Ruth

Post by **CoronaCactus** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 11:24 pm

Hi Ruth,
I'm so sorry, but actually, you did not make the deadline

I was busy last week and was late in closing the thread. The deadline was June 3, your post was June 8. I would love to make an exception as you have been itching to get in on these contests, but i cannot manipulate the rules, very sorry Ruth

John C · Post by **John C** » Tue Jun 09, 2009 4:25 pm

Nice pics everyone! O well I missed this one, maybe next time.

nachtkrabb · Post by **nachtkrabb** » Thu Jun 18, 2009 9:56 pm

What a pity... And I was so happy! Of course I accept that you can't bend the rules, Darryl, but still... I would have been such a good chance. Maybe next time!
Ruth

Contest 35: Discussion and Related Pics

Contest 35: Discussion and Related Pics

Cactus root tip, close up and personal