No work today, so I can participate in the Weekly Photo Challenge again. This week’s theme is “Prolific.” In the desert, there are many plants that have a prolific number of spines, such as this cactus. It’s beautiful, but don’t overbalance while admiring it!
This, that and the other thing 
I’m not generally taken with cacti, but this is a fab image.
Then I shall take that as a huge compliment, Ali. Thanks so much!
janet
Lovely! I can almost feel my skin snagging on those leaves. 😦
Ha! You just have to keep a respectful distance, Sandra. 😉 Admire from afar.
janet
🙂 A great example, dear Janet!
Have a very HAPPY week 🙂
Thanks very much, Claudia, and you as well. 😉
Looks like an agave perfect for this Challenge. Right to the point.
🙂 Right to many points, Carol!
janet
Sharp observation 🤡
Hmmm. I could go on with this for a long time, but unfortunately, I have to get lunch ready, so I must decline. 🙂
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Looking sharp, in every meaning of the word!
So true. I prefer to admire from a respectful and safe distance, but admire I do.
janet
Nice one J.
Thanks, M. Nice to hear from you.
janet
Been busy with a thesis for an online law degree. Submitted last weekend, one day before the deadline. Expect MB to now come roaring back to the blogosphere!
You’re going to be a lawyer?? Noooooo!
Just kidding. Congratulations and I look forward to seeing you around more.
janet
Masters in International Business Law. There’ll be no stopping me now! And expect MBs posts to become a tad more legalistic from now on!
Gee, I can hardly wait. 😦
Love these – from a distance…
I agree. You should be far enough away from the photo to be safe. 🙂
janet
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Look but don’t touch? Nice photo, Janet.
Amazingly, all sorts of birds make nests in cacti, but for us, do NOT touch.
Nice light and texture there, Janet 🙂
Thanks very much, Joey. 🙂
A beautiful balance of light/dark/shape/form. Those barbs are a stern warning to be careful.
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That they are, Allan. You trespass at your peril.
janet
Whoa just looking at the spines might result in a cut or two! 🙂 Love the picture.
These are pretty small compared to many of the spines on other cacti, but they could do some serious damage.
janet
Perfect!
Thanks, Lisa. 🙂
janet
What a unique spin on the theme. And, yes, definitely not to touch. Then it’s prolific ouches😬
You’re right about that, Jane. Definitely don’t want prolific ouches!!
janet
Oooooh, poky! I love this. Great lighting, too.
I thought you might like it. My parents live in Arizona, so I get to enjoy cacti at least once a year. 🙂
janet