Monday, July 27, 2009

Common Beauty

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There is something wonderful and magical about dandelions going to seed. The seeds on this plant are ready to take off in the next wind. Black and white seemed to work well for this beauty. Please click here for more Monochrome Monday postings.

I'll be sharing remnants of Quincy's granite industry with you this week. Enjoy your week everyone!

16 comments:

The Redhead Riter said...

Dandelions are one of my favs.

Fantastic pic!

Stopping by to give a little blog ♥

John said...

That works real well in b&w, especially when viewed 'large'. Well done.

Anne said...

Its art!!
Come over and bring it to my wall :-))

Have a nice week yourself :-)

Anonymous said...

I see a lot of such images here but I have to say this one stands out. Nice work.

brattcat said...

There is something so mathematically elegant about a dandelion seed head. You've captured it here.

Rune Eide said...

Seeds of dandelion must be MADE for b & w!

marley said...

Stunning. I think I'll have to have a go at one of these in black and white!

Daryl said...

Dandelions are one of my favorite monochrome subjects

10V said...

Nice image there. I am wondering how it looks in color too, since i have imagined dandellions always in color.

Thanks for visiting. Hope to see u there more regularly...and before the next monochrome monday :)

Tk cre. keep up the good work.

aspiritofsimplicity said...

Oh black and white works so well with this photo. I love it.

Dragonstar said...

That is beautiful! I love dandelion seed heads, and this is a perfect photo.

laura noonan said...

love the site. I do a radio segment on South Shore Live 95.9 fm WATD from 8-10pm. Will be mentioning your site on the radio tonight probably between 9 and 9:30pm.

Tonights show is all about Quincy!

Great job. Keep up the good work.

Laura Noonan

slim said...

Thanks for all your "dandy" visits everyone.

Laura- I heard the show and appreciate the mention of QDP. I also learned a few new things about my city . . . thanks.

Lady P said...

i really like this one - the dandelion is such an unappreciated flower

EG CameraGirl said...

Very nice work!

AB said...

Uncommonly well captured.

Summer Attraction

This tiger swallowtail butterfly was a delight to see pollinating the phlox bed along my driveway.