Spiky

Like the colours,is that some form of Artichoke ?

nice shot.
definately either a thistle or more likely a choke of some kind

My money is on the latter Roy

David is right, it's an artichoke head and the leaves, though blurred, prove it as well. Nice DOF.

I would never have guessed it was an artichoke as it was growing wild near our local playing field. Its nice to know though. Thanks for the comments.