Wednesday 28 May 2008

Dandelion "Clock" - Wordless Wednesday

Dandelion "Clock"
Wordless Wednesday
dandelion flower, dandelion 'clock' close up picture

48 comments:

  1. Oh I like this one very much. Looks professionally done. Very good.

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  2. Looks almost sci-fi to me. Very good as usual.

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  3. This one looks fantastic really with all the details visible perfectly!
    It's a challenge for me now to learn macro photography and I'm glad to have found your blog - it contains lots of beautiful macro things to watch.

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  4. that's a wonderful picture so nice and close up..happy ww. mine is here

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  5. Wonderful attention to detail!!

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  6. Oh nice shot.. I have a thing for dandy's

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  7. Never looked at a dandelion clock this close. Will go outside and try to find one and look. The way you captured it is just great! So beautiful! Wonderful photo.

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  8. maybe i should make a wish and blow gently and my wish will be gently carried to the sky... this is beautiful...thank you for sharing...

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  9. I love pictures of dandelions. Happy WW.

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  10. Hi David - This is a lovely macro of a great subject. Happy WW.

    Bobbie

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  11. Perfect, David. This is a beautiful plant. I can't think of it as a weed, especially after looking at a photo like this one!

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  12. I don't think I've ever seen a dandelion taken from this perspective. Wonderful shot! Happy WW...

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  13. Hi david,

    I was pleasantly surprised at the way this photo turned out. It was a hand-held shot, so I wasn't expecting much in terms of clarity. Thanks for your feedback, it's much appreciated.

    Cheers,

    David

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  14. Hi chrome3d,

    Hmm, does remind me of a space station if I think of it that way..... Thanks for your comment!

    Cheers,

    David

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  15. David: That is a cool picture, very well done.

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  16. Wow! Phenomenal detail.

    Happy WW!

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  17. What a wonderful image - I love it!
    Happy WW.

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  18. What a beautiful macro shot!! I love the tiny dimples!! Beautiful!

    Happy WW!

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  19. Very clever, and a great shot. The photo is so clear and detailed -- very nice.

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  20. Breathtaking! Great shot. Happy WW!

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  21. i am always excited to download my photos and totally flabbergasted when the ones i think are iffy turn out to be the best....

    this is a super one Dave.... i love it!

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  22. Wow! What a fabulous image!! I love it :D

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  23. Hi aluajala,

    I'm glad you've decided to start macro photography. There's not really much to "learn" so to speak - just set your camera on macro mode and start shooting! You'll pick up the most useful tips by yourself.

    All the best with your photography!

    Cheers,

    David

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  24. Hi michelle,

    Thanks for dropping round. I'll try and get to your page tonight.

    Cheers,

    David

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  25. Hi cecily r,

    Thanks for your comment. Haven't seen you around the ridges before, hope you enjoyed your stay!

    Cheers,

    David

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  26. Hi ya,

    I have always loved them too. Glad to find someone else who appreciates them as more than a weed. :)

    Cheers,

    David

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  27. Hi carin,

    It is nice to go out and look up close at nature sometimes - it is amazing what you can see! Just make sure someone doesn't come along and see you lying flat on the ground talking to a dandelion.....! :D

    Cheers,

    David

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  28. Hi lareine,

    I can feel that same atmosphere you seem to have felt - the photo conveys the feeling imperfectly, but in nature the expression is fully realized. Make a wish - and thank God for the beauty of creation!

    Cheers,

    David

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  29. Hi hagar's daughter,

    Thanks for your comment. Hope you have a lovely W.W. too. Glad you liked the dandelions, maybe next time you'll be able to think of them in a new light.

    Cheers,

    David

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  30. Hi bns,

    Happy WW to you too. Thanks for managing to drop by my place again this week, it is greatly appreciated. Have a great week!

    Cheers,

    David

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  31. Hi sandycarlson,

    I agree - I can never manage to think of these beautiful plants as weeds! Then again, if the definition of a weed is "an unwanted plant" then these certainly aren't weeds. Something to think about..... :)

    Cheers,

    David

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  32. Hi june,

    That's interesting, I think I've seen a few other shots close up of dandelions, but never this exact angle either. Thanks for your copmment, hope you have a lovely day.

    Cheers,

    David

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  33. Hi fishing guy,

    Thanks for dropping by and commenting. Hope you have a great WW.

    Cheers,

    David

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  34. Hi amy-happy momma,

    That's one of the things I love about digital photography - it's so easy to blow things up and retain perfect detail. My camera is 9MP, so it's quite good for that.

    Cheers,

    David

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  35. Hi carletta,

    Thanks for your lovely comment, it's always nice to have the positive feedback on the site. Have a great day!

    Cheers,

    David

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  36. Hi yellowrose,

    That was one of the beautiful things I only noticed about this plant while looking at the photo - those tiny dimples that add so much to the picture. Thanks for noticing!

    Cheers,

    David

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  37. Hi sherry,

    Thanks for your comment. I appreciate the detail you went to in explaining the detail (if that makes sense!) All the best with your continued blogging, have a great week.

    Cheers,

    David

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  38. Hi sandy m,

    Thanks for your comment. Hope you have a happy WW too!

    Cheers,

    David

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  39. Hi carol,

    Glad you agree with me here - it's also great to see that people are reading the comments! :) Thanks for your comment, hope you have a great day.

    Cheers,

    David

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  40. Hi lea,

    Glad you liked this pic. Thanks for dropping round again, nice to see someone coming back often, it really makes the site worthwhile. :)

    Cheers,

    David

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  41. This is an incredible shot! Love it.

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  42. That's a cool shot. I know you'd think I'm being silly but this shot reminds me of Horton (the movie).

    :-)

    Thanks for the visit.

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  43. Hi byrningbunny,

    Thanks for the comment. Hope to see you around again some day soon. :)

    Cheers,

    David

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  44. Hi zamejias,

    Hmm, I haven't seen Horton. But one person's interpretation of art is never "silly" - after all, art is all about interpretation and personal feelings!

    Cheers,

    David

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  45. Oh my gosh! This is fabulous! I would love to have your macro lens.

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  46. My husband hates dandelions! He does lawn care though. :-) In this shot it looks so beautiful! I really love the composition. The weed became a work of art!

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  47. Hi Musings,

    As a matter of fact, I shot this with a prosumer digital camera (not an SLR) from about 15cm away. It does have a good macro, but this photo is digitally cropped.

    Cheers,

    David

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  48. Hi Angie,

    My father never liked dandelions, and I still tend to think of gardening when I look at them! But they are very beautiful when you see them close up, even if they are weeds.

    Cheers,

    David

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