by Howard Cheek
Considered by some as a troublesome weed, I give you the Common wireweed, common fanpetals (Sida ulmifolia, Malvaceae). Texas Native. Small flower about 3/8" across.
F/6.3, 1/50th, ISO 500, 5DM2, Sigma 150mm f/2.8 + 1.4x using tripod & wire.
I added an F/20 version in 4:5 format..
Comments
9 commentsLike Spiderwort, the Common Wire Weed is only a weed if it grows where you don't want it. In an appropriate setting it is a lovely garden flower.
Well I'm with you Phil, I was going with populist message
So what about the image itself?
Hi Howard,
I like the composition and the overall sharpness of the subject. I'd like a little more DOF on that OOF petal that seems to grab my eye. Anthers and pistil add some intense color and I like how the veins swirl around the central axis......................Jim
Howard - Beautiful little flower. If you had not mentioned the name, I would have thought this was Common Wireweed
Lovely soft feel from the wide aperture used. Focus is right on the center and loads of crisp details there.
Howard, I like the fine sense of swirl from both the petals and the clasping leaves. The details in the center are great nice treat. I had to look this plant up because this view is so different from what I'm used to seeing and calling wood sorrel. It seems that this is a bloom just opening up, which makes it a special catch.
You can eat the leaves, flowers, and seeds. They make a tart addition to salads, but are cautioned not to eat too much (read that as too often) as they contain oxalic acid which inhibits the absorption of calcium. They are rich in vitamin C.
I see you changed the name, which explains why the petal shape didn't seem quite right, even folded...ahhh they joys/challenges of flower ID.
I like the dof management and the terrific swirling pattern in the subject, Howard. Well composed with the flower right where it should be, leaning in to the viewer. A beautiful subject and well photographed. The fact that this is seen as a undesirable weed makes it even better.
Hi Howard
There is beauty everywhere in nature. you have shown that beauty is even in troublesome weeds..
Albert Darmo
Canada
The F/20 version..
I really like the composition here, Howard, with the splay of the leaves in the bg providing the perfect foil for the flower. Not sure if I might have taken down the brighter area of yellow - but lovely as is.