Milkweed

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• jmirah (4665)
• [2007-09-01 3:57]
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Hi Silke,
Nice capture and interesting facts. I think this is a different plant from what I have always called "milkweed". It has long banana shaped pods that are full of seeds that blow in the wind. I remember how sticky the "milk" would make my hands when I would pick the pods as a kid. Anyway, a very lovely photo.

TFS
Jim

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• cataclysta (5468)
• [2007-09-01 4:07]

Hi Silke
Intersting plant and very informative note. (I dint know that it is Monarch caterpillar host plant:-).
Good composition, but htere are some little problems with sharpnes
Best wishes
Krzyszof

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• ramthakur (32238)
• [2007-09-01 4:22]

Very effective use of light in this cleverly framed shot, Silke.
I like the colour of the flowers and the way their shadows fall on the leaf.
TFS and regards.

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• carmia (2084)
• [2007-09-01 4:28]

Hi Silke! Excellent nature photo. Good composition, ligth and colors.
Well done. Carme.

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• uleko (2941)
• [2007-09-01 7:28]

Hello Silke,
Very nice capture of these pretty flowers in beautiful light casting shadows on the leaf. I like your composition and the details are sharp and colours look natural.
Many thanks, Ulla

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• eqshannon (27999)
• [2007-09-01 10:32]

I did know as a child but had forgotten. There is also a bug which hangs out on this...milk beetle? Good description and photo. Notations for some good citation as well...
Bob

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• Royaldevon (4227)
• [2007-09-01 11:43]

Hello Silke,

This is just super! I love your composition of the flower buds overlaying the leaf, but ... that fabulous shadow makes it a work of art as well! Well done, my friend!

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

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• arfer (0)
• [2007-09-01 15:09]

Hello Silke

A wonderful shot of common milkweed.The shot shows the florets and the leaf very well.Well focused with very good details.The POV and DOF are well done.These plants are considered noxious weeds in some areas,but they are a vital plant in the survival of the Monarch butterfly.TFS

Rob

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• pablominto (16146)
• [2007-09-01 23:40]

Hello Silke,
Fine details in these delicate little things!
Well composed presentation with this plant in different stages of blooming...
Well done on the close-up work!
Greetings,
Pablo -

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• Silvio2006 (41688)
• [2007-09-02 0:28]

Hi Silke, fascinating composition with wonderful light and shadows, very well done, ciao Silvio

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• gracious (13068)
• [2007-09-02 0:40]

Hello Silke,
Very natural captured of the plant with good exposure and focus!
good clarity with details
thanks for sharing and the notes
cheers
Tony

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• pierrefonds (4903)
• [2007-09-02 4:46]

Hi Silke,

A nice image of the flower, the photo has a good composition, sharpness and nice colors. Thanks for sharing.

Pierre

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• angybone (7672)
• [2007-09-02 6:16]

Great lighting - I really like the shadow on the leaf - a beautiful detail. Great colors and great sharpness. :)

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• claudine (0)
• [2007-09-02 9:18]

This is a beautiful capture Silke. I love those tones of colors and great exposure. Details are very good too. This shadow is so lovely. This is very well done! Thanks,
Claudine

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• JORAPAVI (4627)
• [2007-09-02 13:48]

Hola Silke,
Preciosa toma de bella composición, gran nitidez y detalle, magnífica iluminación, saludos
José Ramón

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• XOTAELE (8)
• [2007-09-09 8:21]

Original encuadre y precisos detalles.
Hermoso el color de las flores sobre el verde de las hojas.
Perfecta iluminación.
Saludos, JL.

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• nirmalroberts (2852)
• [2007-10-18 4:16]

Hi Silke,
Beautiful flower. Good composition. Informative note. TFS.
- Nirmal