Wednesday, October 17, 2007

ABC Wednesday - M

(The Wordless Wednesday post is beneath this post.)


M is for Milkweed.......




silky white milkweed seeds in the autumn



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.






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43 comments:

  1. Thanks, Amy!

    Thanks for visiting, onwebcheck!

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  2. This looks crazy. Happy WW.

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  3. I love the black background in this pic, it really highlights the silky texture of the milkweed!

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  4. Thanks for stopping by, Jean and pips!

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  5. I've never seen milkweed before seeing your great photo! Thanks for posting it.

    And thanks for visiting my ABC Wednesday M is for M and Ms post.

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  6. Lynette - 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!

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  7. A stunning photograph. Perfect for M :O)

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  8. beautiful capture and photography!

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  9. I love the textures in the photo! Really nice. Cindy at Rosehaven Cottage

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  10. Thats to cute to be called a weed.

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  11. KML, that was a fortuitous catch for the M day photo.

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  12. Loved this, so whispy and delicate.

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  13. Hi Kathy -

    This photo makes me want to take a deep breath and blow on the milkweed to launch the seeds.

    I just love your photos.

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  14. Very nice picture of milk weed!

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  15. WOW! That's stunning!!!

    Mine is up here;
    Wordless Wednesday
    Happy WW!

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  16. An exciting contrast in that picture! Great! Happy WW :))

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  17. Wow! That's a beauty Kathy. It's a new plant to me so I'm in awe of that silkiness. Great shot - again! :)

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  18. What a great shot! I love that it's so random (subject wise).

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  19. Awesome photo...reminds me that we don't always see the beauty in the things around us.
    Happy WW!

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  20. 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 :)

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  21. Nice detail and exposure. It really looks grand.

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  22. Hi 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.

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  23. Perfect ABC Wednesday picture. Very artsy and full of texture.

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  24. I really like this photo. The dark background really makes it stand out.

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  25. Thanks to everyone for stopping by and commenting! I have visited your blogs as well and have enjoyed your posts and photos.

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  26. oh nice shot and the milkweed looks great.

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  27. As 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.

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  28. Hi Kathy,
    the background works really well with this picture as you can see the fine detail of the fluff very clearly.

    Cheers Mark

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  29. Kathy, you are an amazing photographer! Your keen eye has turned a rampant weed into something of true beauty here.

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  30. Now 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.

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  31. That looks outstanding photo with a mystery background. Very intriguing.

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  32. This is a nice taken photo..... Looks like an alien :)
    Fruity

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