Lowly Dandelion

Gallery: FloraPosted May 29, 2011115 views16 comments

Nikon D300, Sigma 150. F/22, 1/80, ISO 200.

The lowly dandelion is quite pretty, if viewed properly. They are tenacious but edible, the leaves that is! I have mowed down millions, but they rebloom with vengeance. Comments appreciated.

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16 comments

Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on May 29, 2011 at 9:46 PM

I agree with the assessment, Albert. Dandelions have a great survival instinct. They sure make good photographic subjects like your photo demonstrates. Looks like a designer umbrella

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Comment posted by scott lanz on May 29, 2011 at 9:55 PM

Nicely done. Very pretty and nice detail in this view. After seeing them this way, I think I'll let mine grow instead of pulling them. I just hope my neighbors share my new found appreciation for the lowly dandelion.

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on May 29, 2011 at 9:58 PM

Love the graphic quality of this created by the light and the subject presence you achieved Albert. Striking image.

pat

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on May 29, 2011 at 10:25 PM

Albert:
Really nice pop with yellow on black! Great details and good exposure. You must be lying on the ground to get this image.

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on May 30, 2011 at 12:37 AM

Well defined and a unique view. I would still mow them down!

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Comment posted by Charlie Baugh on May 30, 2011 at 1:42 AM

A flower with attitude. I love it, Albert. Your my kind of man posting this wonderful source of brilliant color EVERYWHERE.

And your photography is top notch here.

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Comment posted by John Robinson on May 30, 2011 at 7:34 AM

Simple flower- great picture.
JohnR

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Comment posted by Barbara Graham on May 30, 2011 at 11:58 AM

Beautiful, clear view of the symmetry.

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Comment posted by Paul Duval on May 30, 2011 at 12:02 PM

Albert,

Nice elevation of a "weed" to art...

Paul

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Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on May 30, 2011 at 1:11 PM

I applaud you for finding beauty in the ordinary and even the unwanted! Great color and details. Very vivid against the black BG.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on May 30, 2011 at 2:05 PM

That is the most beautiful Dandelion shot I have ever seen, Albert! Great background to show this off so well. Gorgeous yellow color and the comp is spot on.

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Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on May 30, 2011 at 10:24 PM

Definately a new way of looking at these. You made a well known pest a work of art.

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on May 31, 2011 at 4:46 PM

I've never seen a better dandelion image, Albert ! Love especially the array of ? stamens at the top - but everything here works well, not least the striking simplicity of the composition.

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Comment posted by Lorna Taylor on May 31, 2011 at 5:31 PM

This is so lovely Albert !

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Comment posted by Bob Duff on June 2, 2011 at 8:42 AM

Having been away for a week and coming back to mow my gazzilion dandelions I should have paused to enjoy its merits. I didn't but you captured it for me. Great image Albert.

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on June 4, 2011 at 10:03 PM

Albert: You have made this ugly duckling into a swan. Superb exposure and comp. >=))>

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