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   Daring  Milkweed
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Daring Milkweed

by Albert Darmo

Gallery: FloraPosted December 3, 2014141 views8 comments
One of many shots i have of the milkweed plant. this is one of my favourites.. comments appreciated. please see large version.

D600. 150mm macro. f/22. .62 sec.. iso 250.. cable release tripod..

Comments

8 comments
Comment posted by Bill Fach on December 3, 2014 at 11:21 PM
Albert: One of my very favorite subjects just superbly captured and presented. Most excellent!
Registered on November 1, 2003, 1805 Posts, 26981 Comments
Comment posted by Lucy VanSwearingen on December 4, 2014 at 3:21 AM
I love the subject. The right half is stunning :jump: But, the blown highlights in the middle of the left half are just too distracting for me. Sorry......... :frown:
The right side is so good, that I think I'd make a copy, cut it out, reverse the image, and past it onto the left side. This would be very cool.
Registered on May 23, 2009, 800 Posts, 2042 Comments
Comment posted by Alberto Patiño on December 4, 2014 at 11:03 AM
I really like the contrast between the cottony pod and the very dark background - in fact, I particularly like the very bright left side of the pod !!! The detail is also excellent.
Registered on December 2, 2014, 278 Posts, 1736 Comments
Comment posted by Sanjay Sundaram on December 4, 2014 at 7:57 PM
Excellent image Albert! The seed pod is in a very attractive stage and you have captured it well. The black background works well too. Well done!

Sanjay
Registered on April 9, 2013, 107 Posts, 725 Comments
Comment posted by scott lanz on December 4, 2014 at 11:02 PM
Looks like a milkweed bird, ready to take off from its perch. Beautiful, Albert. :toast:
Registered on November 14, 2003, 840 Posts, 12902 Comments
Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on December 9, 2014 at 5:49 PM
I think this is not an easy subject, if you to have this sharpness and details.

I like this a lot.

D&L
Registered on October 7, 2008, 166 Posts, 3044 Comments
Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on December 10, 2014 at 5:50 AM
You have a remarkable way with these plants, Albert - this seems almost to come alive before one's eyes !! Gorgeous !!!!
Registered on May 18, 2007, 1108 Posts, 7647 Comments
Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on December 11, 2014 at 5:17 PM
Beautiful Albert!
Registered on February 3, 2007, 827 Posts, 5052 Comments