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09-AUG-2006

7th (tie)
The Weed
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A dandelion seed head, up close.

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Guest 17-Feb-2007 18:15
Thanks lac111 for commenting. I always love getting comments!
lac111 14-Feb-2007 06:17
Quite mesmerizing and beautiful. Hard to believe it is a simple weed.
Guest 13-Feb-2007 08:23
Thanks Katherine, Helen, Denise, and Zahid for your comments, very much appreciated! Zahid, I usually have an abundance of Dandelions in my yard during the Spring, but it was actually hard finding one around here in August :-) This one was found in my neighbors outdoor garden container. I was afraid to move it so I had him hold a black cloth under it while I took several shots (used a tripod and the timer). This close-up was the only one I ended up keeping. Lightened and sharpened in Photoshop.
Guest 13-Feb-2007 06:48
Nice shot, bottles! Tell me you found the seeds as ther are or you had to collect and arrange them to get this strong composition!
Denise12-Feb-2007 02:53
Wonderful image, bottles. I knew this was yours the moment I saw it. I agree with Helen, it does look like fireworks!
Helen Betts11-Feb-2007 19:54
Great shot, Bottles. Almost reminds me of fireworks! Helen
Katherine Stanback's Photos11-Feb-2007 19:06
Nice composition - I love how the wispy white dandelion seeds fill up the frame and the stem can barely be seen behind them!