Swamp Milkweed

Gallery: FloraPosted July 11, 2015123 views7 comments

Most of the milkweed species in Michigan are blooming right now. Swamp milkweed prefers damp soil near ponds, fens, and swamps. This one grows near the pond and has a nice cluster of vibrant flowers. K5 IIs 600mm f5.6 (1/125 sec at f16 iso 250) Levels, brightness & Contrast plus a hint of TK's Make it glow...............................Jim

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on July 11, 2015 at 1:17 AM

Well balanced comp, good detail and plane of focus, Excellent DOF and a killer background. Good one, Jim! devil

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Comment posted by scott lanz on July 11, 2015 at 1:23 AM

Ditto what Phil said, Jim. Beautifull captured. devil

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on July 11, 2015 at 1:26 PM

Didn't realize this species was so attractive, great work showing it in all its glory laugh

Beautiful color, light, detail, & I like your comp with the space left Jim devil

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on July 12, 2015 at 3:02 PM

Hi Jim crying Here in Canada the milkweed are also blooming all over . thanks for sharing this beautiful unappreciated bloom with us, excellent colors and detail devil

Albert Darmo

Canada

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on July 12, 2015 at 9:26 PM

Jim: What a beautiful bunch in full bloom! The slightly bright area of the upper BG draws me a little but the rest of the BG is so good I don't think it matters much. Great find and a superb capture.>=))>

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Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on July 19, 2015 at 4:04 AM

You have taken an excellent photo of this not easy subject; a right recognition.