In Decline
Uploaded: August 09, 2011 02:31:16
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Thistles, in my opinion, don't get the positive attention they deserve. First of all, they are beautiful...purple and green in all their natural glory, attracting gold finches and every passing insect in rainbows of color. I love seeing them clustered, and "dancing" together on roadsides or along river banks, with glistening water bokeh behind.
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This is one past its prime and in decline, but looking magnificent all alone in the sunshine beside the gravel parking lot at Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve.
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***Nature and Landscapes***
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Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/1000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 640, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 70.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D
Gregory R. Gaskin August 09, 2011
This is different and something pretty interesting. Hey, how can you not like something that attracts Gold Finches? #1399649
Jeff Robinson
August 09, 2011
Jack Gaskin August 09, 2011
NOT IN DECLINE, SPREADING THE NEXT GENERATION.Great Floral Close-up Most Famous MOVIE THISTLE ??
In Brave Heart give to a YOUNG WILLIAM WALLACE at his father & brothers burial... I'm an encyclopedia of useless & worthless knowledge.
Happy Shooting
Jack #9591991
Courtenay Vanderbilt August 09, 2011
Laughing @ Jack! Beautiful comp and details, Michelle! #9592120Mary Timman August 09, 2011
Wow..I guess I've never seen the beauty in them, but you sure brought out all the beauty in this one and now I will be keeping my eye for them! Fantastic shot Michelle with fabulous clarity and detail! #9592169
R. J. Laudenbacher
August 09, 2011
Heather Loewenhardt
August 09, 2011
Ron McEwan August 09, 2011
Excellent close up Michelle the lighting is superb.LOL I had to go back to read my own thread. I did stop and get out of the truck and shot the picture. You know my grammar is well below the normal level; sorry Michelle. #9592271
Monnie Ryan August 09, 2011
Count me as another who absolutely loves thistles in all their stages, Michelle! The composition and detail here are fabulous! #9592336Kaye Burazin August 09, 2011
I too love thistles. This is simply beautiful Michelle #9592593
Laura E. Swan
August 09, 2011
Now to be serious, you did very well here. The softness surrounding your focal point give this image the mood it deserves.
I like Jacks idea. Not dieing but getting ready to spread new life. :) Wish we could ALL be so lucky!!!
-Laura :)
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Maria Warren
August 09, 2011
Mike Clime August 09, 2011
Beautiful capture and nice details, Michelle! The finches would love this. #9592968Rony Sagy August 09, 2011
Oh, this is such a wonderful capture, of a dear subject, Michelle. I think we do share the love for thistles. Those that I meet these days are wrapped in fog and sparkling droplets. #9592988Renee Doyle August 09, 2011
Very well seen and captured Michelle!!! #9593049Jyri Vissak August 09, 2011
Art is everywhere! Well done. #9593054
Emile Abbott
August 09, 2011
Marijana Fajgl August 09, 2011
What a beautiful capture, Michelle! Love it! #9593326Barbara Waldoch August 09, 2011
Love the detail, Michelle! #9593399David Phalen August 09, 2011
Spectacular comp and details!! #9593707
Reynaldo D. Reyes
August 09, 2011
Tammy Espino August 09, 2011
Awesome details and close up!! #9593901
Terry Cervi
August 09, 2011
Rona L. Schwarz August 09, 2011
Terrific capture of a much maligned plant, Michelle! Marvelous details and clarity makes for a very wonderful and interesting composition! I'll have to be on the lookout for these now! #9594105
Ann Coates
August 09, 2011
Robert K. Bemus
August 09, 2011
And thanks to Jack I'll have to watch Braveheart, AGAIN...haha #9594209
Brett Dolsen August 10, 2011
Wonderfull framing,detail and depth Michelle! #9594347Kirsten Kiki Kjaer August 10, 2011
I so agree with you, Michelle. Thistles ARE beautiful - in every stage. I love the fluffy seeds and this is a beauty. #9594377John Connolly August 10, 2011
I amm impressed with your thought provoking title here Michelle! A delightful close up with superb detail! #9595765
Deborah C. Lewinson
August 10, 2011
Debby #9596110
Ian M. Hill August 10, 2011
Journey to the western side of Melbourne Michelle and you will find plenty of thistles,they do have a certain beauty and you have captured it well. #9596123Ermanno Radice August 13, 2011
Beautiful capture, wonderful colors, details and DOF! #9600906Joanna Madloch August 24, 2011
It's really beautiful, Michelle. #9624747
Larry A. Cameron
August 30, 2011
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