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14-JAN-2006

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What are they, invaders from outer space?

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Katherine Stanback's Photos12-Jun-2007 21:18
Very beautiful image - I love the fine details!
Guest 11-Jun-2007 16:47
Thanks Carmen for commenting! Yes, it's Clematis seeds. I'm not sure of the species, but I think it's "Clematis_Terniflora". You can read a little about them and even see a photo (rather poor one) of the white feathery plumes at the link below. This article mentions that the plumes (tails) mature in the fall and can be nearly as showy as the flowers.
Here's the link:http://www.cnr.vt.edu/dendro/dendrology/syllabus2/factsheet.cfm?ID=494
Carmen11-Jun-2007 05:39
Clematis, eh? No kidding... I was eyeing the spent clematis blooms outside my bedroom window, but I can't say I've ever seen them looking quite like this! Very cool-looking. (There is a kinship with the shape, but I've really never seen them quite like this before.)
Guest 10-Jun-2007 07:19
Thanks Denise and Helen! Your comments mean a lot to me; I appreciate them very much. I think both of you know that these little "Invaders" are really Clematis seeds seen up close :-)
Helen Betts09-Jun-2007 11:00
Amazing sharpness and detail. Nice work! Helen
Denise05-Jun-2007 15:37
Love, love, love this image, bottles!!!! I remember it well. The detail is fabulous!!!!!!