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More Butterfly Milkweed

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Posted by Scott Bean on June 22, 2009 at 11:30 PM
More Butterfly Milkweed
Taken last night (when it was too bloody hot!) along the Skyline scenic drive. Crawled around in the grass and didn't get a tick or any chiggers, must be too hot for them even right now!

Posted by Larry Daniel on June 23, 2009 at 8:16 AM
Nicely done Scott. Are those fence posts on top of the hill?
Posted by Wayne Rhodus on June 23, 2009 at 2:39 PM
This is another nice take on the profusely blooming butterfly milkweed. I like how you composed this Scott, blooms leading up to the sunset sunbeams. I am on a crappy monitor but I think this one would benefit from opening up the shadows some. Very nice work, thanks for sharing!
Posted by Bill Dark on June 23, 2009 at 4:55 PM
Nicely composed and balanced Scott, but I agree with Wayne - the shadows could use a little work. Love the sky...
Posted by Merle Cook on June 23, 2009 at 6:12 PM
Hey Scott, I like the highlights in the sky and I agree about the shadows.
Posted by Ken Bachman on June 23, 2009 at 9:35 PM
I agree with the others that the shadows are dark but I really love that summer sunset with the clouds and shadows. I also envy your ability to not get attacked by the ticks and other troublesome pests.

Posted by Angela Classen on June 29, 2009 at 10:34 PM
I hate to sound like a broken record, but I agree about lightening up the shadows a bit. Otherwise, nice job. Great composition and colors. I especially like the clouds you captured along the horizon. You were lucky to not get attacked by bugs. I'm a mosquito magnet.