Defensively by nikolais
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No AI - This artwork was created entirely by hand or with traditional digital tools.

Comments (25)
Nature is so wonderful! These look like they have anti-squirrel defenses, yet I know they aren't for squirrels. Maybe to keep insects from getting to the flower should they make it threw the protective thorns? Superb photography, Nikolay, with wonderful contrast. Hugs, Suzanne
Strikingly beautiful! Thank you for sharing. egmont
...love these prickley structures....almost alien ..... nicely defined , composed and presented....great use of light.
i like the abstract quality of this...! well done!
What a wonderful abstract shot this is. Bravo!
GORGEOUS !!!!!
the repetition is what i like especially.
Superb image!!!
I like it very much Nikolay. Superb!!
Wonderfull B&W of something that could came from another planet ! Excellent Nikolay , great contrasts and light !
Such gorgeous shot... absolutely sublim!
Very interesting shot nikolay...makes me wonder just what they are :o)
Wunder schön tolles schwarzweiß Bild so schön kann Natur sein!
B/W Art, always the right tones and contrasts
Excellent composition of nature's intricate beauty.
Fully armoured and at attention - nice work!
Beautiful.
Beware!! Great shot.
Fabulous shot of a prickly subject! What grows at the end of these? A flower?
A striking black and white and a fantastic subject matter, with a perfect title. Your composition and contrast is wonderful.
Great shot...
terrific shot...
class expressed eleganza bravo
Wonderfu! Never saw the like of this before. Alien claws warning me to keep my distance!
nice composition ! :-)