M is for Milkweed.......
Silky white milkweed seeds ready to catch a ride on the wind.
The texture of the dried, cracked pod creates contrast against the soft fluff.
Stumble It!
Digg It!
The texture of the dried, cracked pod creates contrast against the soft fluff.
Stumble It!
Digg It!
Happy WW :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photography!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Amy!
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting, onwebcheck!
This looks crazy. Happy WW.
ReplyDeleteI love the black background in this pic, it really highlights the silky texture of the milkweed!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by, Jean and pips!
ReplyDeleteI've never seen milkweed before seeing your great photo! Thanks for posting it.
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks for visiting my ABC Wednesday M is for M and Ms post.
Excellent! Nice presentation.
ReplyDeleteLynette - Thanks for stopping by. Milkweed is regarded as a weed in our area - there is so much of it - and will all those seeds - there will be even more next year!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Patois!
ReplyDeleteA stunning photograph. Perfect for M :O)
ReplyDeletebeautiful capture and photography!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ruth!
ReplyDeleteThanks, tegdirb92!
ReplyDeleteI love the textures in the photo! Really nice. Cindy at Rosehaven Cottage
ReplyDeleteThats to cute to be called a weed.
ReplyDeleteKML, that was a fortuitous catch for the M day photo.
ReplyDeleteLoved this, so whispy and delicate.
ReplyDeleteHi Kathy -
ReplyDeleteThis photo makes me want to take a deep breath and blow on the milkweed to launch the seeds.
I just love your photos.
Very nice picture of milk weed!
ReplyDeleteWOW! That's stunning!!!
ReplyDeleteMine is up here;
Wordless Wednesday
Happy WW!
An exciting contrast in that picture! Great! Happy WW :))
ReplyDeleteWow! That's a beauty Kathy. It's a new plant to me so I'm in awe of that silkiness. Great shot - again! :)
ReplyDeleteKML, always awesome photo : )
ReplyDeleteWhat can one say but beautiful
ReplyDeleteWhat a great shot! I love that it's so random (subject wise).
ReplyDeleteAwesome photo...reminds me that we don't always see the beauty in the things around us.
ReplyDeleteHappy WW!
Wow, I had to think what it was, but then wow again. This is very nice. Excellent. I like looking at photos where I have to think what I am looking at, little mind challenge, lol. Anna :)
ReplyDeleteNice detail and exposure. It really looks grand.
ReplyDeleteHi KML this is a stunning picture. As a kid I loved finding these types of plants and helping the seeds on their way in the wind. Thanks for stipping in.
ReplyDeletePerfect ABC Wednesday picture. Very artsy and full of texture.
ReplyDeleteI really like this photo. The dark background really makes it stand out.
ReplyDeleteThanks to everyone for stopping by and commenting! I have visited your blogs as well and have enjoyed your posts and photos.
ReplyDeleteoh nice shot and the milkweed looks great.
ReplyDeleteAs a child I spent many a fall afternoon opening up the pods and blowing the seeds all over the neighborhood , thanks for the trip back in time. Nice image as well.
ReplyDeleteHi Kathy,
ReplyDeletethe background works really well with this picture as you can see the fine detail of the fluff very clearly.
Cheers Mark
Kathy, you are an amazing photographer! Your keen eye has turned a rampant weed into something of true beauty here.
ReplyDeleteNow I see why it's caled Milkweed. I love the contrasting black background and the silky white texture that makes it look like a waterfall.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous shot, KML! Poetry...
ReplyDeleteThat looks outstanding photo with a mystery background. Very intriguing.
ReplyDeleteThis is a nice taken photo..... Looks like an alien :)
ReplyDeleteFruity
I adore this photo!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs, JJ
Woo Hoo, sweet!
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