Magnificent Milkweed

Gallery: FloraPosted November 18, 2012154 views11 comments

Nikon D600, 150mm, F/5.6, 1/60, ISO 200. tripod, mirror up and 5 sec. shutter delay

I find this milkweed to be beautifully structured, with the seeds in the pods and the floss vying for attention. this is the first of a Milkweed series, some of the others are done indoors, with better conditions and details....... Comments appreciated.

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11 comments

Comment posted by Bill Fach on November 18, 2012 at 8:32 PM

Albert: One of my all time favorite subjects! Fantastic capture. >=))>

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Comment posted by Charlie Baugh on November 19, 2012 at 1:33 AM

Exquisite image Albert. About the best of the seed pods for great photos and this is tops.

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on November 19, 2012 at 5:08 AM

Albert:
Very interesting subject with all the intricate delicate structure compactly packed. YOu have captured the seeds in various stages of development. Beautifully done. If there is any nit, I wish for a little DOF to get the top pod sharp as well. Look forward to your series.

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on November 19, 2012 at 10:57 AM

Beautifully done Albert. Love the dof decision and your composition.
pat

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Comment posted by scott lanz on November 19, 2012 at 8:34 PM

Excellent portrait of this milkweed, Albert. I agree with Gary about the lack of sharpness at the top, but the f5.6 rendered the bg about perfect, and I think this well done overall. I am also looking forward to your series.

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on November 19, 2012 at 9:52 PM

Magnificent indeed. Great image of a wonderful subject. These seed pods were my favorite toy as a child, so this has a lot of emotional appeal for me. Beautiful details. Can't wait for more

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Comment posted by Yun Gao on November 19, 2012 at 10:31 PM

Lovely shot, Albert. The larger version shows much more detail of the seeds. I can imagine the arrival of the wind… Can't wait to see your series.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on November 20, 2012 at 9:30 AM

This is great, Albert. I like all the different stages of pod openings that you've caught and how you've filled the frame. It could stand just a touch more space on the right, but that's a minor nit.

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on November 20, 2012 at 11:06 AM

Beautifully pristine capture, Albert ! Excellent in every way - especially the dof - and what a lovely specimen !

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on November 21, 2012 at 10:48 AM

The detail in the large version is fantastic, Albert! Love everything about this one.

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Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on November 21, 2012 at 6:15 PM

I love this too Albert. The larger photo is beautiful.
Take care.

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