Thursday, September 9, 2010

Morning Thistle

While out walking my daughter's puppy at dawn a couple of days ago, I noticed some thistles along the edge of an open lot.  After making our way back home and grabbing my camera and tripod, I was able to get in a few shots and take advantage of the soft, early morning light before the sun peeked over the mountain tops.

Cirsium Vulgare

This is a macro of a bull or common thistle, also known as Cirsium vulgare.  I'm not sure, but I think the liquidy and crystallized droplets are either its nectar or pollen. Isn't it cool?  I used my Canon EF 100mm macro lens. I love macro photography!  It's like peeking into a whole new world within God's amazing creation!

Thistle

I was inspired to add the colored panel and flower name by one of my fellow Flickrites, AlexEdg, who does gorgeous work.


Posted by Rene Yoshi at 9:31 PM
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3 comments:

  1. G. E. ShumanSeptember 9, 2010 at 10:24 PM

    Very, very cool. That macro shot of the thistle looks like a scene from Avatar. Your work is amazing, Sweets. G.

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  2. KrisinVTSeptember 10, 2010 at 9:27 AM

    This is simply beautiful Rene'. I love the depth and the texture you captured. As always- another gem. xoxo

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  3. Rene YoshiSeptember 10, 2010 at 11:02 PM

    Like a scene from Avatar? That's cool. Thanks, George. And thank you, Kristin, for your friendship and encouragement!

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