Nature Leaving the nest...

Leaving the nest... · 04:19 AM

Milkweed pod sending out seeds in the breeze...

IMGP4453

torashi · 10-24-2019, 04:56 AM

Wow, time really is all there's needed to produce such a neat design.

Charlie Victor · 10-24-2019, 06:13 AM

Interesting shot! Nice and sharp with pleasing bokeh. TFS.
Best.

**DW58** · 10-24-2019, 06:47 AM

I think you captured the pod opening and releasing the seed at just the right time. Nice light too. We planted our first patch of Milkweed this year.

**K2 to K50** · 10-24-2019, 07:17 AM

Originally posted by brewmaster15

Milkweed pod sending out seeds in the breeze...

Wow, what a beautifully documentary image! Nature at work, a moment of the process caught and frozen for us to see. And so sharp!

Bertrand3000 · 10-24-2019, 09:10 AM

Excellent shot! I like it.

Birk · 10-24-2019, 10:49 AM

Very sharp picture..... and at F 2,8!
The Fa 50 2,8 was on Apsc one of my faforit lens for makro, but on K1 not so.
When I see your photo, I think I must use it more.

Best regards,
Birk

Dewman · 10-24-2019, 02:07 PM

This is one of the most interesting photographs I've seen in a long while. The almost iridescent look of the seeds is amazing.... and the very faint artifacts in the boken are a nice addition to the overall composition. Very nice, professional work. Normally I refrain from making any suggestions or "you should'a done this" kind of comments.... but.... just this once, I'll violate my self-imposed rule. If the long green stem was cloned out, I think it would help. Please forgive me for saying that..... it goes against my better judgement.... but.... there, I said it!

brewmaster15 · 10-24-2019, 03:44 PM

Thank you all for your comments here!

Originally posted by DW58

I think you captured the pod opening and releasing the seed at just the right time. Nice light too. We planted our first patch of Milkweed this year.

This was our first year they put out alot of pods.They planted themselves in my wifes herb garden a few years ago... but the patch didnt get enough sun.. I fixed that.

We have had monarchs lay eggs the last 2 years on them.

---------- Post added 10-24-19 at 03:46 PM ----------

Originally posted by Birk

Very sharp picture..... and at F 2,8!
The Fa 50 2,8 was on Apsc one of my faforit lens for makro, but on K1 not so.
When I see your photo, I think I must use it more.

Best regards,
Birk

The FA50mm macro is one of my favorite lens... it can do amazing things.... I used it alot with film and now on the k3.... Take it out and shoot away!

---------- Post added 10-24-19 at 03:50 PM ----------

Originally posted by Dewman

This is one of the most interesting photographs I've seen in a long while. The almost iridescent look of the seeds is amazing.... and the very faint artifacts in the boken are a nice addition to the overall composition. Very nice, professional work. Normally I refrain from making any suggestions or "you should'a done this" kind of comments.... but.... just this once, I'll violate my self-imposed rule. If the long green stem was cloned out, I think it would help. Please forgive me for saying that..... it goes against my better judgement.... but.... there, I said it!

Absolutely no offense taken! I appreciate that you took the time to comment so extensively on it. I dont often clone things out of pics so Im a little rusty on it, especially something as extensive as that but I may just give it a go and see how it turns out. Thank you again I sincerely appreciate the suggestion.

Al

---------- Post added 10-24-19 at 03:52 PM ----------

Originally posted by K2 to K50

Wow, what a beautifully documentary image! Nature at work, a moment of the process caught and frozen for us to see. And so sharp!

Im hoping to catch a few moments when the other pods open on a windy day... Thank you!

**swip** · 10-24-2019, 08:37 PM

Originally posted by brewmaster15

Milkweed pod sending out seeds in the breeze...

IMGP4453

Even though the seeds are static, it certainly still give you the sense that they are about to lift off.

brewmaster15 · 10-25-2019, 02:56 AM

Originally posted by swip

Even though the seeds are static, it certainly still give you the sense that they are about to lift off.

Thank you! It was the best I could do... which worked out ok. The wind was just too strong.. The few that actual got airborn were whipped away before I could lock on the pic. I will be spending more time with these and seeing if I can actually catch them in flight.. always wanted to do a pic like that.

Al

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torashi Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Medellín Posts: 1,322	Wow, time really is all there's needed to produce such a neat design.

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Charlie Victor Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Durban Photos: Albums Posts: 1,227	Interesting shot! Nice and sharp with pleasing bokeh. TFS. Best.

10-24-2019, 06:47 AM	#4
DW58 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Rural Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,082	I think you captured the pod opening and releasing the seed at just the right time. Nice light too. We planted our first patch of Milkweed this year.

10-24-2019, 07:17 AM	#5
K2 to K50 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Ipswich QLD Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,820	Originally posted by brewmaster15 Milkweed pod sending out seeds in the breeze... Wow, what a beautifully documentary image! Nature at work, a moment of the process caught and frozen for us to see. And so sharp!

10-24-2019, 09:10 AM	#6
Bertrand3000 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Posts: 2,009	Excellent shot! I like it.

10-24-2019, 10:49 AM	#7
Birk Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Koblenz Posts: 114	Very sharp picture..... and at F 2,8! The Fa 50 2,8 was on Apsc one of my faforit lens for makro, but on K1 not so. When I see your photo, I think I must use it more. Best regards, Birk

10-24-2019, 02:07 PM	#8
Dewman Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,492	This is one of the most interesting photographs I've seen in a long while. The almost iridescent look of the seeds is amazing.... and the very faint artifacts in the boken are a nice addition to the overall composition. Very nice, professional work. Normally I refrain from making any suggestions or "you should'a done this" kind of comments.... but.... just this once, I'll violate my self-imposed rule. If the long green stem was cloned out, I think it would help. Please forgive me for saying that..... it goes against my better judgement.... but.... there, I said it!

10-24-2019, 03:44 PM	#9
brewmaster15 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: CT Posts: 1,860 Original Poster	Thank you all for your comments here! Originally posted by DW58 I think you captured the pod opening and releasing the seed at just the right time. Nice light too. We planted our first patch of Milkweed this year. This was our first year they put out alot of pods.They planted themselves in my wifes herb garden a few years ago... but the patch didnt get enough sun.. I fixed that. We have had monarchs lay eggs the last 2 years on them. ---------- Post added 10-24-19 at 03:46 PM ---------- Originally posted by Birk Very sharp picture..... and at F 2,8! The Fa 50 2,8 was on Apsc one of my faforit lens for makro, but on K1 not so. When I see your photo, I think I must use it more. Best regards, Birk The FA50mm macro is one of my favorite lens... it can do amazing things.... I used it alot with film and now on the k3.... Take it out and shoot away! ---------- Post added 10-24-19 at 03:50 PM ---------- Originally posted by Dewman This is one of the most interesting photographs I've seen in a long while. The almost iridescent look of the seeds is amazing.... and the very faint artifacts in the boken are a nice addition to the overall composition. Very nice, professional work. Normally I refrain from making any suggestions or "you should'a done this" kind of comments.... but.... just this once, I'll violate my self-imposed rule. If the long green stem was cloned out, I think it would help. Please forgive me for saying that..... it goes against my better judgement.... but.... there, I said it! Absolutely no offense taken! I appreciate that you took the time to comment so extensively on it. I dont often clone things out of pics so Im a little rusty on it, especially something as extensive as that but I may just give it a go and see how it turns out. Thank you again I sincerely appreciate the suggestion. Al ---------- Post added 10-24-19 at 03:52 PM ---------- Originally posted by K2 to K50 Wow, what a beautifully documentary image! Nature at work, a moment of the process caught and frozen for us to see. And so sharp! Im hoping to catch a few moments when the other pods open on a windy day... Thank you!

10-24-2019, 08:37 PM	#10
swip Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,827	Originally posted by brewmaster15 Milkweed pod sending out seeds in the breeze... IMGP4453 Even though the seeds are static, it certainly still give you the sense that they are about to lift off.

10-25-2019, 02:56 AM	#11
brewmaster15 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: CT Posts: 1,860 Original Poster	Originally posted by swip Even though the seeds are static, it certainly still give you the sense that they are about to lift off. Thank you! It was the best I could do... which worked out ok. The wind was just too strong.. The few that actual got airborn were whipped away before I could lock on the pic. I will be spending more time with these and seeing if I can actually catch them in flight.. always wanted to do a pic like that. Al