Don't Leaf Me

Gallery: FloraPosted May 28, 201092 views14 comments

One of my favorite wildflowers /plants to macro is the milkweed yet I rearely see it here in FL. I was out riding my bike when I spotted these in an open field. I don't think it is milkweed as the leaves were varigated like a a sea grape leaf. Any ideas? I posted another image in macro with part of a leaf. Anyway I visited 3 separate times and had a blast. Hope you like what I captured.
Canon 7D Sigma 150 mm 2.8
ISO250 f5 @1/800

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14 comments

Comment posted by Mauro Pasquero on May 28, 2010 at 1:25 PM

Simply beautiful, Cheryl

Mauro

Registered on January 21, 2010, 650 Posts, 2500 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Fach on May 28, 2010 at 1:30 PM

Cheryl: Definitely milkweed. I just shot the same pods this morning. You will find leaf variations among various species but this is a pretty distinctive seed. Great image too and one of my favorite subjects as well. 2 thumbs up. >=))>

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Comment posted by Nathan Buck on May 28, 2010 at 1:54 PM

Very interesting comp and nice DOF Cheryl. Sorry, can't help with the ID.

Nathan

Registered on November 1, 2003, 1101 Posts, 13589 Comments

Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on May 28, 2010 at 4:06 PM

Beautiful work Cheryl, one of my favorite subjects, never been able to capture it this well. Very nice indeed.
John

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Comment posted by Mike Gallo on May 28, 2010 at 5:06 PM

Beautiful and artistic capture Cheryl

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Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on May 28, 2010 at 8:56 PM

Thankyou

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Comment posted by David Sparks on May 28, 2010 at 9:34 PM

Cheryl:
A terrific capture! Interesting texture at different depth planes with differential focus and all backed with wonderful light.

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Comment posted by Elisabeth Czwikla on May 28, 2010 at 9:55 PM

very artistic, nice bg. Really quiet elegant!

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on May 28, 2010 at 9:58 PM

Hi Cheryl

a very creative composition , with great detail and light.!!
Albert Darmo Canada

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on May 28, 2010 at 11:02 PM

Very pretty, Cherylv

- the semi-circle from the pod makes for a great composition

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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on May 28, 2010 at 11:10 PM

Great comp, background, detail and texture. This one is a sure winner and should have a permanent place in your portfolio. Congrats!

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Comment posted by David W. Kelly on May 30, 2010 at 11:12 AM

What a fun and creative image Cheryl. Great work.