Snowy Eyeballs

Gallery: FloraPosted December 5, 201053 views5 comments

As I was out yesterday, I came across what I believe are the remnants of milkweed plants (please correct me if I'm wrong). We were having a heavy snow squall and they got covered in white, and it appeared as if all of these little eyes were peering out. Just thought I'd share it!!

Thanks for looking, C&C welcomed. ISO-200, 1/500th, f-4.0.

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5 comments

Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on December 5, 2010 at 12:02 PM

Wonderful seasonal image Bill. Nicely seen and captured.
Bob

Registered on October 27, 2005, 289 Posts, 4202 Comments

Comment posted by Pat Sampson on December 5, 2010 at 2:53 PM

I certainly think that's what they are Bill. Good control of your whites and I find the mood of this very appealing. Good looking image for my tastes.

pat

Registered on May 19, 2007, 953 Posts, 15989 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Fach on December 5, 2010 at 6:46 PM

Bill: Nice find and a fine capture. I like it even more with a bit cropped off the top so that the seed pods fill more of the frame. The detail in the larger version is especially nice. >=))>

Registered on November 1, 2003, 1805 Posts, 26981 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Maile on December 5, 2010 at 8:06 PM

thanks folks, I think you are correct about the crop Bill. I'll take care of that tomorrow. Good eye.

Registered on March 2, 2009, 984 Posts, 2518 Comments

Comment posted by Albert Darmo on December 6, 2010 at 8:51 PM

Hi Bill

These are Clemitas virginiana"old man's beard" because of the silky plumes adhering to the seeds. The snow on them changes their appearance. A crop will show the small starlike seeds. and climbing vines. nice capture and thanks for sharing

Albert Darmo. Canada

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