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Side view of an open Borage blossom at about 1X. Bees love this flower, but I wanted to show how uninviting it was to other creatures. The spines are very formidable looking at this scale and had me wondering if they were actually for the plant's protection or to keep parasites off that might prey on the bees when they come to feed. Otherwise it's not a very photogenic plant and this an awkward shot to say the least.