Milkweed in the fall

by Carolyn Derstine

Gallery: FloraPosted November 24, 2012101 views10 comments

Like Albert, one of my favorite subjects to photograph in the fall.

Canon Rebel T1i. 180mm macro lens. F/5.6 for 1/800 sec. ISO 400. Tripod mounted, natural lighting.

Comments

10 comments

Comment posted by Charlie Baugh on November 24, 2012 at 3:01 PM

I remember these beautiful weeds from childhood back east. Wonderful sheen and color of that fleece.

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on November 24, 2012 at 4:39 PM

Carolyn: One of my favorite subjects as well and very nicely captured. 2 thumbs up! >=))>

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Comment posted by scott lanz on November 24, 2012 at 8:46 PM

Very nice, Carolyn. I like the way the seeds sparkle like fireworks.

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on November 25, 2012 at 8:58 AM

Absolutely delicious, Carolyn ! All the detail is beautifully captured against the perfect background - a lovely image !!

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on November 25, 2012 at 3:49 PM

Hi Carolyn

A vivid display of color and form!! Love it

Albert Darmo

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on November 25, 2012 at 7:38 PM

Carolyn:
Wonderful image. I like this subject as well but have not come up with a comp I like yet after 3 years of shooting this; so I am jealous of your image.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on November 26, 2012 at 3:33 PM

Like Albert's shots of these fascinating and lovely seed heads, you have a real beauty! Love the sheen and silkyness. Well done!

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on November 26, 2012 at 4:33 PM

You caught some lovely light, with the warm pod and the glistening threads. This really sparkles.

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Comment posted by Yun Gao on November 26, 2012 at 9:02 PM

Amazing detail and lovely shiny silver “hairstyle”. Beautiful work!

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Comment posted by Robert Dayton on December 1, 2012 at 10:27 AM

Good eye, Carolyn! This is superbly detailed.

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