Macro the Dandy Lion

the Dandy Lion · 04:50 PM

that's what we called them when I was a kid. There have been several great photos of dandelions over the last months, so I went out looking for an example to photograph. I did find this one which half the seeds had already blown away in the wind, but it was interesting to view and I took a few photos and this was the best of the batch.

**eaglem** · 05-16-2014, 05:07 PM

Very abstract and very nice.

SpecialK · 05-16-2014, 06:44 PM

Very similar to a jellyfish in some ways :-)

Michael Piziak · 05-16-2014, 06:48 PM

very nice b&w rendition
it's also interesting to see that your dandelions are a bit different than ours in the Eastern U.S. - the seeds look a little different.

**joip** · 05-16-2014, 07:17 PM

It seems you are having an amazing photo journey! Pretty shot.

**Bob Harris** · 05-17-2014, 08:32 AM

Originally posted by eaglem

Very abstract and very nice.

thanks EM for the kind review.

---------- Post added 05-17-14 at 07:33 AM ----------

Originally posted by SpecialK

Very similar to a jellyfish in some ways :-)

that's what Terri said, reminded her when we were at the Monterey Aquarium. Thanks Kyle.

**Bob Harris** · 05-17-2014, 08:36 AM

Originally posted by Michael Piziak

very nice b&w rendition
it's also interesting to see that your dandelions are a bit different than ours in the Eastern U.S. - the seeds look a little different.

Michael, this is the first I've seen like this, not sure what kind it is though. The rest of them looked like this.

---------- Post added 05-17-14 at 07:38 AM ----------

Originally posted by joip

It seems you are having an amazing photo journey! Pretty shot.

thanks Joi, lots to photograph exploring the areas we visit, looking forward to exploring more of Colorado Springs this summer.

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**volley** · 05-17-2014, 02:16 PM

A wonderful shot, Bob! I think everybody tries to get some good Dandelion shots, but rarely the result is so great.

bluestringer · 05-17-2014, 07:32 PM

Very nice Bob.

**Bob Harris** · 05-18-2014, 08:07 AM

Originally posted by volley

A wonderful shot, Bob! I think everybody tries to get some good Dandelion shots, but rarely the result is so great.

thank you Norbert for the kind words and review.

You'll be putting the top down soon, post some pictures.

**Susinok** · 05-18-2014, 08:07 AM

I love this black and white.

**Bob Harris** · 05-18-2014, 08:08 AM

Originally posted by bluestringer

Very nice Bob.

thanks Dennis, these macros are sure a lot harder to get right than my landscapes.

**Susinok** · 05-18-2014, 08:13 AM

Originally posted by Bob Harris

thanks Dennis, these macros are sure a lot harder to get right than my landscapes.

But that macro is awesome!

I'm the opposite. Macros are easier for me than landscapes, which come out pretty blah for me most of the time. I'm learning, though.

**Sailor** · 05-18-2014, 02:15 PM

I absolutely love these, buddy. Well conceived and perfectly executed. Great stuff!!

Jer

**Bob Harris** · 05-19-2014, 09:08 AM

Originally posted by Susinok

But that macro is awesome!

I'm the opposite. Macros are easier for me than landscapes, which come out pretty blah for me most of the time. I'm learning, though.

sounds like we will have to swap our photos at times. thank you.

---------- Post added 05-19-14 at 08:09 AM ----------

Originally posted by Sailor

I absolutely love these, buddy. Well conceived and perfectly executed. Great stuff!!

Jer

I'm not exactly what kind of dandelion this is Jer, first I've ever seen but I was happy with the results of the photo. thanks buddy for the kind words.

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eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,144	Very abstract and very nice.

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Michael Piziak Closed Account Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 2,815	very nice b&w rendition it's also interesting to see that your dandelions are a bit different than ours in the Eastern U.S. - the seeds look a little different.

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joip Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Colorado Photos: Albums Posts: 1,793	It seems you are having an amazing photo journey! Pretty shot.

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Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by eaglem Very abstract and very nice. thanks EM for the kind review. ---------- Post added 05-17-14 at 07:33 AM ---------- Originally posted by SpecialK Very similar to a jellyfish in some ways :-) that's what Terri said, reminded her when we were at the Monterey Aquarium. Thanks Kyle.

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Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by Michael Piziak very nice b&w rendition it's also interesting to see that your dandelions are a bit different than ours in the Eastern U.S. - the seeds look a little different. Michael, this is the first I've seen like this, not sure what kind it is though. The rest of them looked like this. ---------- Post added 05-17-14 at 07:38 AM ---------- Originally posted by joip It seems you are having an amazing photo journey! Pretty shot. thanks Joi, lots to photograph exploring the areas we visit, looking forward to exploring more of Colorado Springs this summer. Attached Images

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volley Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Springe Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,693	A wonderful shot, Bob! I think everybody tries to get some good Dandelion shots, but rarely the result is so great.

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bluestringer Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Cotton fields of South Georgia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,748	Very nice Bob.

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Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by volley A wonderful shot, Bob! I think everybody tries to get some good Dandelion shots, but rarely the result is so great. thank you Norbert for the kind words and review. You'll be putting the top down soon, post some pictures.

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Susinok Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Norman, Oklahoma Posts: 478	I love this black and white.

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Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by bluestringer Very nice Bob. thanks Dennis, these macros are sure a lot harder to get right than my landscapes.

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Susinok Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Norman, Oklahoma Posts: 478	Originally posted by Bob Harris thanks Dennis, these macros are sure a lot harder to get right than my landscapes. But that macro is awesome! I'm the opposite. Macros are easier for me than landscapes, which come out pretty blah for me most of the time. I'm learning, though.

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Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205	I absolutely love these, buddy. Well conceived and perfectly executed. Great stuff!! Jer

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Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by Susinok But that macro is awesome! I'm the opposite. Macros are easier for me than landscapes, which come out pretty blah for me most of the time. I'm learning, though. sounds like we will have to swap our photos at times. thank you. ---------- Post added 05-19-14 at 08:09 AM ---------- Originally posted by Sailor I absolutely love these, buddy. Well conceived and perfectly executed. Great stuff!! Jer I'm not exactly what kind of dandelion this is Jer, first I've ever seen but I was happy with the results of the photo. thanks buddy for the kind words.