Water Weed

Gallery: FloraPosted June 22, 201154 views9 comments

Azolla- a floating water fen which has been introduced or escaped and can smother a pool in no time at all.
Nothing special photo wise but I thought it looked pretty !!

D200 Sigma 18-50
170th @f8
Cheers
JohnR

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9 comments

Comment posted by Pat Sampson on June 22, 2011 at 7:51 AM

It does look pretty John. It reminds me of a colored lace doilie. I think I've seen that pattern at my Grandmother's. (smile) Very fine composition, good light and I suspect your post processing did a lot to emphasize the pattern in this. Outstanding photography for my tastes.

pat

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Comment posted by Charlie Baugh on June 22, 2011 at 9:06 AM

Pretty it is. Do fish or waterfowl eat this plant? I don't believe it is common in the US,

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Comment posted by John Robinson on June 22, 2011 at 9:11 AM

Thanks Pat Levels certainly beefed it up a bit !
Charlie- Not that I know of, but I would imagine some fish do as it was commonest and the biggest problem in the pond which I have no fish in.
Cheers
JohnR

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Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on June 22, 2011 at 10:00 AM

Wonderful patterns and colors John, well captured.
Bob

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on June 22, 2011 at 12:07 PM

John: Unique subject and a very successful image IMO. Most excellent. >=))>

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Comment posted by Carol Hyman on June 22, 2011 at 1:18 PM

Hi John, I think you have wonderful patterns in this image, and I like it very much. I like the mixture of yellows, reds, and browns.

Fine lines and an overall pattern to attract the eye.

Minor suggestion: I would encourage you to darken the few lighter spots of browns, particularly in the upper left corner so that it matches the darker brown throughout the image. As it is now, my eye tends to head to the light brown spots and stay there rather than wander around the patterns.

Well seen and photographed.

Carol

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on June 22, 2011 at 8:55 PM

John:
Very graphic. Good eye to spot and capture this.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on June 22, 2011 at 9:05 PM

Very nice patterns and colors.

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Comment posted by Mitch Erwin on June 24, 2011 at 10:51 AM

I love the patterns and colors throughout this John! A wonderful abstract with striking color contrasts!

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