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Milkweed Seeds
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Milkweed Seeds

by David Schwaegler

Gallery: FloraPosted October 6, 201157 views10 comments
These pure white seeds caught my eye on the dark red raspberry foliage.

After a couple of light frosts, fall is coming on fast here in N. IL.

Nikon D700; Nikkor 200mm; ISO 200, 1/80 @ f/5.6; tripod

Comments and criticisms always welcome.

Comments

10 comments
Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on October 6, 2011 at 4:52 PM
Really, really nice, David. The colors are not over stated and the red leaf really accents the white cilia. Well balanced composition!
Registered on July 24, 2006, 2741 Posts, 12349 Comments
Comment posted by Pat Sampson on October 6, 2011 at 7:55 PM
Fine composition and muted color David. I wish there was a bit more dof but that's pretty subjective on my part. Very appealing seasonal mood.

pat
Registered on May 19, 2007, 953 Posts, 15989 Comments
Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on October 7, 2011 at 4:18 AM
David;
I like the image as posted. The DOF is fine and the fall colors look great.
Registered on September 1, 2009, 588 Posts, 8184 Comments
Comment posted by Richard Teller on October 7, 2011 at 7:39 AM
Great detail and color. I like the comp. a lot. The three seeds balance the image very well. Fine image.
Registered on August 23, 2010, 1162 Posts, 6692 Comments
Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on October 7, 2011 at 12:04 PM
Nice! those seeds actually seem to glow against that dark red foliage. Beautiful detail, although it might have been nice if the dof took in the seed in the back as well as the front two, but it's a wonderful image as is.
Registered on January 24, 2011, 576 Posts, 6942 Comments
Comment posted by shirley gaisser on October 7, 2011 at 2:19 PM
Just try to catch those suckers flying around in a slight breeze. Talk about a headache!
Registered on May 30, 2011, 64 Posts, 72 Comments
Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on October 7, 2011 at 4:24 PM
Beautiful, unusual image, Good choice of the aperture.
Take care.
Registered on February 3, 2007, 827 Posts, 5052 Comments
Comment posted by Bruce King on October 8, 2011 at 1:38 AM
Nice capture and I love the bg. Well done.
Registered on January 14, 2010, 276 Posts, 2212 Comments
Comment posted by Morris McClung on October 8, 2011 at 10:27 AM
A wonderful background for them. Great color and a nice comp.
Registered on May 7, 2007, 670 Posts, 19650 Comments
Comment posted by Albert Darmo on October 9, 2011 at 7:17 PM
Hi David :wavey: A marvelous capture of natures wonders, Love the composition and color :smile:
Albert Darmo
Canada
Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments