Milkweed going to seed
Nov 8, 2017 00:28:16 #
Common milkweed has gone to seed and the pods are splitting open, releasing the seeds with their little parachutes.
Mike
Mike
Nov 8, 2017 02:32:00 #
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Nov 8, 2017 08:09:53 #
Nov 8, 2017 08:27:41 #
Nature is so amazing! Your lovely shots captured the silky beauty of the parachutes that spread these seed.
Nov 8, 2017 09:14:31 #
#3 is stunning! A high-impact composition with the strong vertical on the right, the seed seemingly unwilling to make the jump 
and the silk spread out to three edges of the frame. Absolutely gorgeous, carefully considered and shot.
and the silk spread out to three edges of the frame. Absolutely gorgeous, carefully considered and shot.Nov 8, 2017 09:32:25 #
Lovely delicate shots, Mike.... mine went to seed already and I've been sharing them with quite a few hoggers.... we need to help the monarchs!!
Nov 8, 2017 10:33:08 #
Nov 8, 2017 13:54:01 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
#3 is stunning! A high-impact composition with the strong vertical on the right, the seed seemingly unwilling to make the jump and the silk spread out to three edges of the frame. Absolutely gorgeous, carefully considered and shot.
and the silk spread out to three edges of the frame. Absolutely gorgeous, carefully considered and shot.Thanks. That one had already flown off and then caught on the stem of another plant.
Mike
Nov 8, 2017 13:56:07 #
Cwilson341 wrote:
Nature is so amazing! Your lovely shots captured the silky beauty of the parachutes that spread these seed.
Yes, I know! It is just amazing that all of that happens in such a short period of time, and that the whole contraption works. So intricate and complex.
Mike
Nov 8, 2017 14:14:14 #
Nov 8, 2017 21:55:41 #
Blenheim Orange wrote:
Common milkweed has gone to seed and the pods are splitting open, releasing the seeds with their little parachutes.
Mike
Mike
Great shots, Mike!
So interesting to see what the pods look like just before the seeds fly away.
Nov 9, 2017 07:23:04 #
Nov 9, 2017 14:20:53 #
Blenheim Orange wrote:
Common milkweed has gone to seed and the pods are splitting open, releasing the seeds with their little parachutes.
Mike
Mike
Unique shoots, Mike. I like 'em.
Nov 9, 2017 14:34:10 #
TomC. wrote:
Unique shoots, Mike. I like 'em.
Thanks, Tom. High winds, snow and freezing temperatures today, so I am glad I got out there when I did.
We should list the rules:
1. Shoot 'em when you see 'em.
2. Getting out there doesn't guarantee you will get a good shot, but not going out guarantees you won't.
3. The only bad photograph is the one you didn't take.
Mike
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