Needs a bit of brightness.

never seen a thistle like this, but I feel it has too much greenery to be on topic

I hav eseen this thistle before, the leaves grow so tight to the bud, it is impossible to shoot it without them, it is as if it past of the bud. I think there are times when we have to be a little bendable when it comes to the 'rules'......I would say this is acceptable in the circumstances.

Ade, I think that's good.

author, remember, the definition of a weed is 'a plant or flower somewhere it is not wanted'.....I would be happy to have something this lovely growing in my garden.

ade, trust me u dont want this, it thorns hurt very much so, n they can take over the garden

lol.then you have to tame it and grow it in tubs. The crown of thorns plant is another thorny one, I like them too!

pretty

is that a rose? makes it look more special with the wet petals...

You've drowned it, a little is sometimes better.

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good catch...........and nice soft focus for the subject, well done.

BEAUTIFUL

Beautifully done. Brilliant color and awesome dof.

it almost looks like you could eat this...........very nice work, well done, good luck.