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Dandelion - a herbal miracle


Dandelion - a herbal miracle
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Copyright: Beverley Robinson (Royaldevon) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 412 W: 47 N: 969] (3296)
Genre: Plants
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-06
Categories: Flowers
Camera: Nikon D70, NIKKOR 70-300mm 1:4-5.6 G
Exposure: f/6.3, 1/640 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-05-24 1:45
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Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 32
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Good Morning Everyone,

I hope you are all having a good weekend, especially in the U.K. where it is a Bank Holiday.

Today, I am posting a very simple shot of a dandelion. Although it is simple in design, it is not the simplest of shots to compose. A single flower with a busy b/g or distracting colours can be a disaster. This flower caught my eye because I could see a potential with the single accompanying leaf. I hope you like it too!

Interesting Information about Dandelions from Haelan Clinic:
Taraxacum officinalis
Dandelion is an excellent herb for detoxification. The leaf works to alleviate water retention – swollen ankles and puffy fingers. Your body tends to hold onto extra water in these areas when it is dehydrated, so replenish it with extra water in between cups of dandelion tea. Two teaspoon of crushed linseeds in the morning will help you to hold the water in your digestive tract where it is best utilized. Potassium rich dandelion offsets the loss of this nutrient often associated with using diuretics. Dandelion leaf also helps reduce abdominal bloating and it can gently aid slimming.
Dandelion root works strongly on the liver. If you can find roasted dandelion root: it has a much better flavour. Taken during a detox or after a night of partying, dandelion root will help the liver to cope with the extra burden. If you live or work in a polluted area, take it on a regular basis. Dandelion root is also a mild laxative. The bitter properties of dandelion aid the digestion and strengthen the appetite.

Dosage:
Leaf: 3-4 teaspoons to each cup; infuse 15 minutes. Take ½ to 1 cup 3 times a day (improve the bitter flavour with a pinch of ginger powder);
Root: 1 heaped teaspoon to each cup of water; simmer 15 minutes; Take ½ - 1 cup freely.
Contraindications:
If on medication, consult a herbalist if taking dandelion root frequently.


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haraprasan, Janice, Jamesp, Silvio2006, mamcg, uleko, LordPotty, nglen, gracious, gannu, pekkavalo1, ilvao, lise has marked this note useful
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Hi Beverley,
A lovely capture of this beautiful and useful dandelion flower. Excellent composition and sharp details. Very good and informative notes. Thanks a lot for sharing.

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3452 W: 144 N: 5902] (17486)
  • [2008-05-24 2:03]

Hello Bev, this is an attractive image of this pretty weed. The BG is a bit distracting, and too hard to clone out :)))) But it is a very crisp and sharp, with super colours too.

I remember we had a packet of dandelion tea once - but we never bought it again!! I don't think it had much taste...

Enjoy your long weekend
Janice

Hi Bev

An excellent capture. Good detail and exposure. Expertly done.

James

I am in Vancouver - middle of the night - jetlag!!

Hi Bev, lovely dandelion with splendid focus and fine details, excellent sharpness, very well done, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

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  • mamcg Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 96 W: 4 N: 29] (2000)
  • [2008-05-24 3:46]

Ms. Beverley, lot of respects and here I found some one photographer with doctrine, it is beautiful close up as I can see much DOF that controles the whole, TFS.

Nice shot. This reminds me of the movie Ice Age. Great sharpness and well composed shot.
TFS
Best regards,
Kean

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2468 W: 168 N: 7464] (23588)
  • [2008-05-24 5:02]

Hello Bev,
You've really managed to present this weed in the best possible way here - I like it a lot!
The light and colours as well as sharpness are perfect and it stands out so well against the plain background. Very artistic, simple and beautiful capture!
Many thanks and best wishes, Ulla

Hi Beverly,
A simple image,yet very effective.
Nice clear focus and good colour.
A very useful note too.
Velly good :)
Steve

Hello Bev,
very nice lighting here to have this dandelion flower well captured in good angle!
good sharpness, nice colour and details
well done
cheers
Tony

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 927 W: 4 N: 2317] (10792)
  • [2008-05-25 2:49]

Hello beverley, Simply amazing shot. Excellent. Simple shot done in a stunning way. Just beautiful. Ganesh

Hi Bev,

Very beautiful portrait of Dandelion. Great composition, beautiful bright colours and sharp details.

TFS

Pekka

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  • ilvao Silver Note Writer [C: 4 W: 0 N: 20] (96)
  • [2008-05-25 7:17]

Hi Bev,

your composotion works so well !
simple but magnificant and very sharp
all the ebst - olivier

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1993 W: 5 N: 5571] (21050)
  • [2008-05-25 12:25]

Hi Beverley. Such a simple shot but beautiful. you have captured fine detail and natural colours. with a nice POV/DOF. well done TFS.
Nick..

Hello Bev
This is totally Stunning!!
Having read your notes you have gone a lot further with this one....The side on pov is perfect with just the right amount of sharpness...But its the bg that does set this picture off..The bg is virtually black and white which highlights the dandelion and its glorious yellows so well....This is really classy work and worthy of much more than TN.
I am truly awestruck by this.
Paul

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  • lise Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 183 W: 51 N: 552] (2699)
  • [2008-05-26 16:25]

Hi Beverley,
This is wonderful and simple shot!
The sharpness and details are gorgeous, great natural colours and soft lighting. Very useful note.
Well done
Lise

Hi BR,

Superb image.
The sharpness is excellent.
All the best.

jp

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