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19. "The Zen of Stone Garden Greenery" Makes the tiny cactus pop out and ...

Reply to Callalily (Original post)

Sat Feb 11, 2023, 05:16 PM

Feb 2023

also makes the stones look organic. The stones each look as though they have origins in different environments, and aren't anywhere near identical, and the cactus reminds us that living things seek the sun and then eat it. The plant can grow, and it will, flying its tiny green flag. The photo makes many statements using the simplest and quietest of materials. Splendid.

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***Finals for February Photo Contest*** [View all] Callalily Feb 2023 OP

All are amazing. How can one possibly choose? niyad Feb 2023 #1

This one is hard. Cracklin Charlie Feb 2023 #5

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The photographers hit this out of the park - these are vibrant, vibrant, vibrant! lark Feb 2023 #3

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We need an "All of the above" choice! SheltieLover Feb 2023 #20

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