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The Teasel


The Teasel
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Copyright: Morag Hamilton (lebois) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 68 W: 3 N: 81] (236)
Genre: Plants
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2004-08-21
Categories: Flowers
Camera: Pentax Optio 550
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2005-11-23 11:54
Viewed: 1196
Points: 8
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Teasel - Dipsacus fullonum - is a very tall biennial with lines of prickles on its angled stems. In its first year it produces a rosette of oblong leaves spotted with pale, pustulate prickles. The flowering stem bears a large spiny, conical head, up to 80cms long, with masses of reddish purple flowers; July to August. The dead heads survive through the winter, the seeds being welcome nourishment for small birds like the Blue Tit. The dead heads can also be sprayed silver /gold and used in flower arrangements.
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Yes, I know these Dipsacus plants and they are very ornamental once cut and dried. Good close up photo.
Regards, Petru

Hi Morag,
A belated welcome to TN.
Good detail and colours. Great POV and sharpness.
Nicely composed and good exposure.
Thanks for posting.
Have a good week.
Enjoy TN, I look forward to viewing more of your posts.

Very interesting plant. The color and the detail is great. TFS.

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  • ddg Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 855 W: 23 N: 942] (5111)
  • [2006-08-18 6:51]

Bonjour Morag, cette photo de grande cardére avec le BG bleuté est de toute beauté. Super composition et de bons details sur le plante. Mes félicitations, Didier.

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