Burst of thorns

But this is simply the joy of getting very close to a tiny slither of nature, being the blunt end of a small thorn-covered twig in this photograph.

I’ve only recently discovered this whole new world, and you can explore more of the joy of macro by clicking here.

16 thoughts on “Burst of thorns”

Malin H on March 9, 2014 at 19:46 said:

This is beautiful…
One almost gets the sense of an explosion. An emotional explosion – so soft and fragile, but still strong.
Perfect grayscale.

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- mikeosbornphoto on March 9, 2014 at 19:58 said:
  
  Thank you so much, Malin. Yes, it seemed explosive to me which is interesting considering it is just a small twig with thorns on it.
  
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Mark Simms on March 9, 2014 at 17:19 said:

Excellent shot

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- mikeosbornphoto on March 9, 2014 at 17:52 said:
  
  Thank you Mark, much appreciated.
  
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ckponderings on March 9, 2014 at 14:52 said:

Beautiful shot, Mike… The depth of field really makes this image! :)

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- mikeosbornphoto on March 9, 2014 at 16:40 said:
  
  Thanks Richard! Bizarrely enough there wasn’t much to it – the magic of macro!
  
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leecleland on March 8, 2014 at 21:26 said:

Never would have guessed, an interesting angle for the shot. Good one.

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- mikeosbornphoto on March 8, 2014 at 21:42 said:
  
  Thanks Lee. The macro journey continues!
  
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dianaed2013 on March 8, 2014 at 18:52 said:

Almost abstract –

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- mikeosbornphoto on March 8, 2014 at 18:57 said:
  
  Thank you, Diana. Yes, it isn’t quite enough of a head-scratcher for that!
  
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RobynG on March 8, 2014 at 14:37 said:

Stunning Mike!

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- mikeosbornphoto on March 8, 2014 at 15:50 said:
  
  Thank you Robyn, glad you like it :-)
  
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earlharrisphotography.com on March 8, 2014 at 13:55 said:

Awesome :-)

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- mikeosbornphoto on March 8, 2014 at 15:52 said:
  
  Thanks very much, Earl! I’m beginning to discover that the smallest things can be among the most compelling through the lens.
  
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Caz on March 8, 2014 at 10:32 said:

Really enjoying your macro work, Mike, especially the more abstract images.

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- mikeosbornphoto on March 8, 2014 at 10:36 said:
  
  Thank you very much, Caz, I’m very pleased to hear it! It opens out many more possibilities – and the abstract can become even more mysterious!
  
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