May 2011 Photo Competition - Fur, Fuzz, Hair, Wool...

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OOh love this Conophytum mirabile, it will have to go on my wish list.
Have you got a shot of the whole plant please
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Have a look at my picture gallery Tina - just put mirabile into the search box. Link below.
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See www.conophytum.com for ca.4000 photos and growing info on Conophytum, Crassula & Adromischus.
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Espostoa melanostele
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Eriosyce occulta buds
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Rimacactus laui fruit. Is it still called Rimacactus?
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Isn't it June now?!
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This months winner is....

Jim Mercer and his Kalanchoe tomentosa. The composition is great, good lighting and shadows and shows off the fuzzy leaves well.
Congradulations Jim!

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Thanks Darryl :grin:

Will post subject for June later tonight after I have had a look at the previous month's and had a think (and maybe a drink :wink: )
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