Magic shot, so good. One of your nicest. Getting down and spiked is much appreciated!

Superb. Great tones, composition, and starbursts. Sorry you had to put yourself through pain to get it - but worth it!

Appreciate the pain you went through to get this, great subjects for backlighting with the fine hairs/spikes.

i'd say you've done superbly of both themes! great composition and tones. lovely backlighting.

Well worth the effort! Foreground cactus is beautifully backlit! !

Cool sunburst and I like the back light on the 'glowing' cactus.

the difference from where you live to here is amazing. Like Earth to Mars

Very good, reminds me of cracked glass.

Clever mirroring.

Agree with your post choice.