zeb, dude, those are some real beauties! I can't take my eyes off the Big Bang! She is a MONSTER! As for the Power Plant, it is a close 2d. As for its sex, it's really hard to tell. That first up close picture seems to show some claw like formations at the node lower than the focused area; and, I don't know what to say about the protrusions you focused on - looks like they may just be additional leaves. I hope your PP shows fem though - of course.

I think if you took the BB and the PP out of the picture, you would be really impressed with the Hog x Shiva and the Trainwreck, but having the BB and PP to compare the others too, really makes them look like runts. You just have to quit comparing them to see them for their own glory.

Another couple of really awesome nature photos you have shared with us! Thanks! That 2d picture showing the bee climbing up the backside of that flower is truly incredible. You do have a good eye for photography!

Be good out there, my friend!