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Uploaded: 10/07/08 9:06 AM GMT
Chicory
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This wildflower grows everywhere...a lot of times you can see along the highways. I always liked the flower...but have not been able to capture the right composition and lighting for picture. Yesterday morning it was overcast and with just right backlighting was able to capture the subtle colors of this bloom. To me though, the composition is still lacking...photography...an ongoing process for perfection!!

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::Hottrockin
10/07/08 11:08 AM GMT
One of my favorite blooms!! They have such neat colors!!
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Why do the pictures come out square when the lens is round??
.scorpie
10/07/08 12:14 AM GMT
Lovely capture Gerry.
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Why not go out on a limb, that is where the fruit is.... Frank Scully
::cynlee
10/07/08 4:12 PM GMT
I like the way the sunlight is seen through the petals of that wonderfully colored bloom. I do see this along the highway sometimes. This image has your usual wonderful dof and clarity.
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"Take it upon yourselves to be more forthright in your comments"* *Les (&purmusic)
.corngrowth
10/07/08 6:25 PM GMT
With respect to the subject 'photography' you're a perfectionist Gerry. For you this image may lack for something, but to me it's really a great post. Thanks for sharing.

In one of your previous post you've said: "Now I am to have surgery on my neck to remove cancerous lympnodes on Oct 8." Tomorrow it will be Oct 8th.
Will think of you my friend. Wish you a lot of strenght. You'll be in my prayers!

Regards, Cornelius.
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Better a good amateur than a bad professional. This amateur was here! Don't however say that I'm a good one (lol). Click HERE to see my work!
::0930_23
10/07/08 8:08 PM GMT
I am united with C in wishing you well and good luck tomorrow Gerry. I am sure the doctor/surgeon knows how you seek perfection so he will do nothing but the best for you.

I like the Chicory and you should give some to the Doc. My prayers are with you Gerry.

Tick
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I'll meet you at the edge of the sunlight, just behind the shadows. Anyone who does not like clouds, does not like to dream. The Ghost
.gabriela2006
10/07/08 11:39 PM GMT
I think it is a wonderful composition and great capture:)
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::auroraobers
10/08/08 12:02 AM GMT
I love the glowing effects of the petals- very nice composition.
Sheri
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.Genver
10/08/08 7:43 PM GMT
Very good view of the flower,nice colors too,the photo is very good.
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::Marzena
10/09/08 2:59 AM GMT
Gerry,
You helped in two ways by this post:
1. never knew it was a chickory
2. yes, one sees them all over the places but very seldom the surroundings, lighting and/or composition seems satisfactory.
Yours is the best from what I have seen so far - in my own files and here !!!
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With all my love and respect, Marzena
.tattoobob
10/10/08 4:40 PM GMT
Another stunning picture Jerry,,i never knew this weeds name,, i see it everyday though
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