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Medicinal Compound

17 April 2005

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Continuing with the Dr Who theme of extraterrestrial prime ministers, I present you today with the SETI sponsored flower - lilium, better known as the Stargazer Lily. This is yet another of the many flowers that Linda received for her birthday. I don't normally like flowers that are this fussy, but I must admit that they do smell nice. Liam starts back at school tomorrow following the delayed Easter holidays, so it was a case of getting him new shoes and a haircut (he asked the hairdresser to take about a millimetre off the top, and less off the back and sides). We were going to go to the cafe next door to the barber's for a coffee, but it was full of football players spending their wages (the Dundee and Dundee Utd players go there on a Sunday afternoon when they are not playing), so we decided not to bother. Instead we went for a short walk along the seafront, but it was freezing (typical April weather), so we rushed back to the warmth and comfort of the car. Anyway, there was football on the radio, and you all know how much I like my football. As expected, Dunfermline were unable to beat R*****s, so it looks as if next Sunday's Old Firm game will be the title decider. I'll bet you can guess where I'll be then! Three days of padding to go! What will I do to fill the void (apart from work, that is)?

Nikon D70 ,Nikkor E 50mm f/1.8 MF,+2 diopter
1/25s f/8.0 at 50.0mm iso500 full exif

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Linda Alstead20-Apr-2005 19:03
I was so sure no-one had got the 'medicinal compound' pun but then just as I was racing to the top of the page to post....along came Simon!!! Damn - I'll have to make sure I get here more quickly in future. (Oh - there will be a future for the DBOS won't there?)
Guest 19-Apr-2005 20:04
Great focus and colours Stu!
Johan Toll19-Apr-2005 06:06
Very nice colours and details!
Si Kirk18-Apr-2005 22:55
very nice Stu, great detail, reminds me of the song "lily the pink" by the scaffold
Guest 18-Apr-2005 22:32
Beautiful macro,Stu.
Leo Charette18-Apr-2005 20:06
Another beauty... fabulous detail and color
Guest 18-Apr-2005 14:59
Wonderful shot this, again...!!! I've grown quite fond of stew, not looking forward to a diet!
markvm18-Apr-2005 13:31
Beautiful photo, Stewart!
René Gysi18-Apr-2005 10:37
Excellent and beautiful macro. Nice colors and good light.
Karen Stuebing18-Apr-2005 10:07
Great photo and flower. It's a beautiful variety. I hope you can plant these outdoors.
Gayle P. Clement18-Apr-2005 02:21
Great macro, Stu. This photo had amazing depth. I need to learn more about that lens.
jude18-Apr-2005 01:53
Ahhh great composition, Stu.. excellent detail too.
Elaine (etfitz)18-Apr-2005 01:33
Gorgeous macro! Beautiful image!
Robin Reid17-Apr-2005 23:21
I'm glad you love your sports Stu... you must be feeling a tad better back-wise?
This is a lovely flower.... an unusual subject for you but well done.
Karen Leaf17-Apr-2005 22:41
Stu, don't you start talking about the End of (PAD) Days (apology to BB).
We need to see you daily with that brand new camera. This is wonderful.
Susanne17-Apr-2005 22:14
I love the detail on their ( okay dont laugh ) sperm. I can not remember the correct english word for it lol. Pollen? I think. Very nice and the colors are extraordinary, Great shot.
Coleen Perilloux Landry17-Apr-2005 21:51
Lovely shot of the Stargazer. (beware the pollen stains badly). I hope you aren't thinking of quitting PaD. Whatever will we do?
Guest 17-Apr-2005 21:45
Another great flower shot - I'm admiring the way the DOF makes the other flowers into a perfect background
Stu17-Apr-2005 21:43
Yup. Good old Doc Stewart's (they even named it in my honour!)
Gavin17-Apr-2005 21:40
Very nice Stu :) Let me guess, The Downfield Hotel.
Zak17-Apr-2005 21:35
beautiful!
you didn't ask any of the dundee players for their autographs then? ;-)
laine8217-Apr-2005 21:34
Another super closeup, Stu.