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Uploaded: 07/24/12 5:27 PM GMT
Cattail
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Captured this by the Black river. As a little girl I used to believe that they were cigars. Hope you enjoy.

All comments are most welcome. I thank you in advance for taking the time. Always greatly appreciated!

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::Dunstickin
07/24/12 5:35 PM GMT
I love it when these end up with as a big cotton ball!..

Good close up on this one Susanne
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::corngrowth
07/24/12 5:38 PM GMT
Susanne, In my younger days we called these Typha Latifolia 'Cigars' as well. I'm glad however that they weren't smokable, lol.

Nice capture!

Regards, Cornelius.
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::trixxie17
07/24/12 6:36 PM GMT
I see why you thought they were cigars Susanne - excellent shot and your blurred background sets it off well.
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.koca
07/24/12 7:34 PM GMT
If this is what I think, I've seen people using them as torches. It really brings memory, thanks, Susanne.
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.Jimbobedsel
07/24/12 7:35 PM GMT
I always think of Hot Dogs on a Stick when I see these. Beautiful shot, Susanne.
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.gizmo1
07/24/12 8:14 PM GMT
Love the sharp detail in this photo and beautiful natural colour too.I thought it what they made back scratches out off lol.Beautiful photo and thanks for sharing.
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.icedancer
07/24/12 8:24 PM GMT
Yep, that's a cat tail. Wonderful capture and detail in this fellow. I love the feel of them, they are soft and fuzzy
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Have a Sunny Day
::Ramad
07/24/12 9:49 PM GMT
Good DOF in this image Susaane. The "cigar" and the companions look good against that background.
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.Joanie
07/24/12 11:56 PM GMT
You won't believe this, but I thought these were what my grandpa smoked too!...lol...They're just about the same size and same color...hehe...Beautiful capture of the cigar plant Susanne!....lol
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::cynlee
07/25/12 1:26 AM GMT
I love these too. They are so graceful. I like them dried and in a vase too. Never thought of the cigar thing.
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::Starry173
07/25/12 2:56 AM GMT
Those cat tails are so beautiful. I see the resemblance to cigars.
Tom
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::tigger3
07/25/12 1:23 PM GMT
This is a good one Susanne, I can just see you as little one, trying to smoke one of these, I know I probably would have. :)
Tigs♥ =^..^=

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.rvdb
07/25/12 5:53 PM GMT
ove them always make for lovely pictures.

Rob
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.Eubeen
07/29/12 9:46 PM GMT
A nice closeup on the cattail, Susanne. Nice lighting and colours in the photo. We used to use these as torches when we were kids.
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