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Asclepias sullivantii
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| Photo Information |
Copyright: John Denk (jpdenk)
![Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 234 W: 1 N: 356]](http://i1.treknature.com/misc/g-n-g.gif) (965) |
| Genre: Plants |
| Medium: Color |
| Date Taken: 2004-07-19 |
| Categories: Flowers |
| Camera: Nikon D70, Micro Nikkor AF60mm f2.8 |
| Exposure: f/5.6, 1/500 seconds |
| More Photo Info: [view] |
| Photo Version: Original Version |
| Date Submitted: 2008-02-09 8:57 |
| Viewed: 446 |
| Points: 10 |
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| [Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note |
| Prairie Milkweed, also called Sullivant's Milkweed, Asclepias sullivantii, is found primarily in prairies in central North America. It somewhat resembles common Milkweed, Asclepias syriaca, but its flowers are typically more highly colored, sometimes very highly colored, and larger than in A. syriaca. It also has hairless leaves and a reddish mid-rib on its leaves. Flowers are toward the top of the plant instead of along the stem lower on the plant. It's a host plant for the caterpillars of monarch Butterflies. |
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| To tuslaw: Thanks | jpdenk |
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02-09 16:22 |
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- tuslaw
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- [2008-02-09 12:43]
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John,
As usual you have managed to capture a great photo. The colours and details are just top of the line. You have a good eye for beauty in the natural world. TFS
Ron
great close up, TFS Ori
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- lousat
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- [2008-02-09 16:03]
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HI John,very great pic,a beautifull flower in a excellent soft pic,i like a lot,thanks for share,Luciano (pts tomorrow)
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- dejo
![Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 354 W: 51 N: 475]](http://i1.treknature.com/misc/g-g-g.gif)
(2048) - [2008-02-10 10:50]
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Hi,
Great close-up pic John! beutiful colors and details,
lovely flower!
Best regards,
Dejan
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- Ena
(2333)
- [2008-02-11 2:45]
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Hi John,
Wonderful shot!
Interesting specie!
Beautiful colors!
Regards
Ena
Hi John,
I really like the DOF in this photo. It allows the eye to focus on the front flowers without the loss of the shape of the back flowers. The soft lighting brought out the colors and details perfectly and gave the entire photo a very pleasant view.
TFS,
Niek
