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Play with it - drink it!


Play with it - drink it!
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Copyright: Beverley Robinson (Royaldevon) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 498 W: 62 N: 1235] (4225)
Genre: Plants
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-08-04
Categories: Flowers
Camera: Nikon D70, Nikkor 18-70mm f3.5-4.5 G ED
Exposure: f/11, 1/500 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-09-02 1:37
Viewed: 815
Points: 22
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Good morning Everyone,

Another grey day in Lancashire although it did turn into a beautiful day yesterday!

This morning I am uploading the seed head of the burdock. The burdock is a member of the thistle family. I photographed this on a recent holiday in Pembrokeshire, Wales although these are not uncommon where I live.

We used to have great fun with these as children throwing them at one another! They are covered in small hooks and will stick easily to any type of clothing, or fur.! What a great method of seed dispersal!

Burdock is often associated with dandelion in a famous drink. Here is some information from Wikipedia:

Dandelion and burdock shares a historical origin with a number of drinks originally made from lightly fermented root extracts, such as root beer and sarsaparilla. They were included for a supposed health benefit. The dominant flavour in these drinks is usually sassafras or wintergreen, both now derived artificially rather than from the plant itself, in part because during the 1960s safrole, the major component of the volatile oil of sassafras was found to be carcinogenic. All these drinks, while tasting similar, do have their own distinct flavour. Dandelion and burdock is most similar in flavour to sarsaparilla. It is best served chilled and is a light refreshing soft drink popular amongst children.

Thank you for stopping by.I hope you enjoyed the burdock trip. Please feel free to offer feedback on any aspect of my photograph. :-)

pp cropped, sharpened, added borders & text
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Good morning Beverley,

A beautiful Autumn composition. Nice colours. Sharp and full of details. POV and BG are oké. Very interesting notes. I have never heard from this plant/tree, so I take a look at Wikipidia. Interesting. Thanks for sharing. Have a nice day and TFS Bob

Hi Bev, lovely composition with great presentation, excellent sharpness, good light and colors, very well done, ciao Silvio

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2991 W: 162 N: 949] (2787)
  • [2007-09-02 2:10]
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Hello Beverley,
I recall playing with these as a kid too, but I've not heard of the drink. Interesting!
Very fine presentation in lovely colours. Sharp details and well composed. I like the white background that makes them stand out.
Many thanks, Ulla

Hi Beverly,
An interesting shot of these Burdock heads.
I guess you will have discovered how difficult it is to get good DOF and focus on objects like this,even at f/11
The trick in this case is probably to move back a little further.
A very interesting note and information though.
Good post.
Well done.
Steve

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3813 W: 190 N: 11346] (34981)
  • [2007-09-02 7:31]
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Hello Bev,
Interesting and unusual capture of Burdock seedheads. When in flower they are quite attractive to butterflies.
Nice lighting, details, colours and composition.
Well done and TFS!
Ivan

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  • Silke Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 727 W: 98 N: 1694] (5406)
  • [2007-09-02 8:40]
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Great notes and a superb capture, Bev. I love the depth of colour
TFs
silke

Hello Bev,
So beautiful captured of the burdock with good exposure and focus that brings clarity, true colour and much details of the subject!
trully well composed and well seen also the useful notes/information too!
well done
best wishes always
Tony

Simple, sobre, magnifique composition, couleurs naturelles.
Bravo
Marie

hi friend,
it's a wonderful close-up with brilliant colours and so many things to see!
Take care Ana:)

Hi BR.

I like this composition and arrangement..
The colours well blend within frame.

Salutes dear friend..

Smile the days :)
jean paul

Wonderful textures and colors, far more beautiful then the root you see for sale in Asian Markets. Well done.

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