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Dying Gracefully


Dying Gracefully
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Copyright: Janice Dunn (Janice) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3315 W: 148 N: 6113] (18648)
Genre: Plants
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-04-25
Categories: Trees
Camera: Canon EOS 300D, Tamron 28-300 XR
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/320 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Janice's FerNZ, New Zealand ferns, New Zealand native fauna & flora [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2005-05-10 6:01
Viewed: 1081
Points: 24
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
NEW ZEALAND’S SILVER FERN (Cyathea dealbata)

Here we see the Silver fern, the iconic fern frond, and the national symbol of New Zealand. The silver fern is the only tree fern with silver undersides to its fronds, making a spectacular sight in the moonlight.

A few months ago I posted a photo of a fern with the green leaves drying out and the ends were turning brown and brittle and were breaking off.

But this frond is now completely dead. Curled up, dry and brown. But you can still see the silver colouring on the other side. And notice the spores showing on some of the silver backing. I never realised until I was looking at these dead and dying ferns, that the green turns brown, but the silver side stays silver / white.

Ferns trees grow and as these older fronds die and drop to the ground, new greener, prettier fronds are growing from the centres. In a few months this old frond will be just drooping on the trunk and in time it was break off in the wind – no more, apart from turning into mulch.
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To Fisher: Not winter yetJanice 1 05-11 00:50
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  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2705 W: 74 N: 8864] (30243)
  • [2005-05-10 6:13]
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Light made this picture, Janice! Awesome colours, lovely golden-brown mood. Great picture, pity that this plant is now dried... Last sunday, just after our return, I took few pictures of young ferns in Botanical Garden for you. Expect it on TN after Romanian flood :-)

halo Janice!
Next wonderful arty photo. I see how your photos are changing with new camera and with automn. This is very interesting.

Always a bit sad to see a fern frond die and turn brown after it's spectacular beginning. Nice shot Janice and Greg is right. The light was good to you. Thanks

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  • Sneza Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Silver Note Writer [C: 94 W: 30 N: 16] (672)
  • [2005-05-10 6:48]

I agree with Pam, it so sad to see this after beautiful green fern.
Good composition.
Nice shot.

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4774 W: 294 N: 4020] (13209)
  • [2005-05-10 6:56]

Hi Janice!
Wonderful shot,good lighting,DOF and composition.
Note is very interresting.TFS...:-)

Janice, I like the light here. Very good details and a great supporting note - Well done!

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  • Midi Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 150 W: 24 N: 183] (2417)
  • [2005-05-10 8:41]

Coincidence? i posted yesterday a fern showing the inside of the leaf.
Your photo shows the reality, this one is almost finish.
Nice colours, good sharpness.

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  • sAner Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1490 W: 72 N: 1427] (4744)
  • [2005-05-10 13:01]

Hello Janice,

This is a very well composed picture. It symbolizes the coming winter in the Southern Hemisphere. Well done on the details. The lightening is very special and makes this a pleasure for the eye. Well done & TFS!

Regards,
Pieter

Great shot Janice,
As already said, the lighting is fantastic in this shot.
The composition is great, the details very sharp and clear.
Another great post Janice, TFS

Must be getting close to winter down under.?
Excelent capture and well done on this composition.

Mike

Hello Janice!
Very nice composition.Lighting;DOF and details are great.
Thanks for sharing.

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  • TAZ Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2241 W: 47 N: 3167] (10926)
  • [2005-05-11 6:53]

Belle composition artistique bien réalisée pour cette fougère. Jolies couleurs d'automne.
Artistic & Well Done !

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