Buds and Thorns Challenge #1 in the msx's series. Hosted by msxa13. Challenge has finished Post a photograph of colorful buds but take care that thorns also get equal importance. Show full rules Announced: Thursday, 26th March, 2009 (GMT) Submissions: Thursday, 2nd April, 2009 – Wednesday, 8th April, 2009 (GMT) Voting: Thursday, 9th April, 2009 – Wednesday, 15th April, 2009 (GMT) Processing rules: You may process the original photograph as desired. "cut & paste" from other photographs are to be avoided. That mean, it should be a single shot. Capture date rules: No restrictions. Additional rules: – Maximum number of entries per user: 1 Maximum number of entries in challenge: 500

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