....PAPAVER Seed-Pod
Once it has lost it's petals30 total reviews
Comment from swimmer74
Looks like a giant spider on top of a chocolate drizzled mint w/ coconut shavings coming out from the sides; love the colors; the violet and purples jump out well; the green center makes it all pop; good bright background color; good focus, really sharp; kind of resembles its own Sun in a way; nice bloom; take care and stay away from cold weather. Know it's hard in VT.
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2018
Looks like a giant spider on top of a chocolate drizzled mint w/ coconut shavings coming out from the sides; love the colors; the violet and purples jump out well; the green center makes it all pop; good bright background color; good focus, really sharp; kind of resembles its own Sun in a way; nice bloom; take care and stay away from cold weather. Know it's hard in VT.
Comment Written 18-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2018
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One reviewer mentioned a scene from 'Aliens' (I think) where some crazy thing jumps on a guys face....OMG...he said the top of this seed-pod reminded him of that scene. Have you seen that movie??? Love your very descriptive review Swimmer....lol you have a great imagination. Thank you again for checking this one out and you are a sweetheart for sharing another gold star!
Deborah
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Haven't seen the movie; thank you, I try to be as goofy as possible LOL; you're welcome.
Comment from Minnie Kaye
Wow, this is an interesting deed-pod.
It is so colorful and really pops out against that green background.
I love the background story you gave us. I would so love to see this in bloom one day. Could you so us that sometime?
Its a great shot, thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2018
Wow, this is an interesting deed-pod.
It is so colorful and really pops out against that green background.
I love the background story you gave us. I would so love to see this in bloom one day. Could you so us that sometime?
Its a great shot, thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 18-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2018
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There are a couple in my portfolio Minnie of this guy in full bloom but rest assured I will post some new ones too this season.....whenever the gardening season finally gets going that is. Glad you enjoyed the notes and thank you so much for the really fine review.
Deborah
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You are so welcome. I love the things you post they are very interesting to learn about. Information is always great. ;o)
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What a nice thing for you to say Minnie. Thank you again.
Comment from Shadow catcher
Proof that flowers can be beautiful even without petals! Your poppy seed pod is full of gorgeous detail as well as color,enhanced by the green background and framing vignette. Can't wait to photograph poppies again this year,if it ever warms up and stops snowing-talk about crappy springs! Thanks for sharing this great photo of an often overlooked, but intetesting remainder of a gorgeous flower! LeeAnn
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2018
Proof that flowers can be beautiful even without petals! Your poppy seed pod is full of gorgeous detail as well as color,enhanced by the green background and framing vignette. Can't wait to photograph poppies again this year,if it ever warms up and stops snowing-talk about crappy springs! Thanks for sharing this great photo of an often overlooked, but intetesting remainder of a gorgeous flower! LeeAnn
Comment Written 17-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2018
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Oh I think I may like this particular flower even better once the petals are gone LeeAnn. That seed-pod is just fascinating looking. It has snowed a little every day for last 3 or 4 days here.....sheesh ENOUGH already...lol Couldn't agree w/ you more there. That's an excellent review you gave my latest piece and I appreciate it. Thank you LA and fingers crossed for BOTH of us that spring finally gets it's act into gear!
Deborah
Comment from avmurray
I just love the seed pods of these impressive flowers, and have taken quite a few photos of them myself. The all green background is perfect, and I also like the slight vignette you have added.
The pod is standing out sharp and well defined against the softened background, and it is such clear and well defined details to be seen in the pod. I also think the exposure is spot on.
The tight cropping works so well and I like the slight diagonal placement of the pod within the frame. Indeed a lovely and well taken photo Deborah, and with an excellent DOF.
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2018
I just love the seed pods of these impressive flowers, and have taken quite a few photos of them myself. The all green background is perfect, and I also like the slight vignette you have added.
The pod is standing out sharp and well defined against the softened background, and it is such clear and well defined details to be seen in the pod. I also think the exposure is spot on.
The tight cropping works so well and I like the slight diagonal placement of the pod within the frame. Indeed a lovely and well taken photo Deborah, and with an excellent DOF.
Comment Written 17-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2018
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Aren't they the best AV! Definitely my favorite seed-pod. Thank you so much for the wonderful and thorough review. Always appreciate your thoughts AV.
Deborah
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You are most welcome Deborah.
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
What a unique creation of Nature! You have shot it very well. Wonderful colours and clarity.It breathes life. Excellent composition, colour coordinates and what have you!!Thanks for sharing!
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2018
What a unique creation of Nature! You have shot it very well. Wonderful colours and clarity.It breathes life. Excellent composition, colour coordinates and what have you!!Thanks for sharing!
Comment Written 17-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2018
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LOL "...and what have you" Made me laugh Seshadri. Thank you for the really fine review too. Do appreciate it.
Deborah
Comment from suzannethompson2
Lovely image of this beautiful seedpod, Deborah and the background green really makes it pop. Excellent lighting and focus showing amazing detail in the intricate markings and tentacles of the seedpod and thank you for your informative notes. Great composition. Suzanne
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2018
Lovely image of this beautiful seedpod, Deborah and the background green really makes it pop. Excellent lighting and focus showing amazing detail in the intricate markings and tentacles of the seedpod and thank you for your informative notes. Great composition. Suzanne
Comment Written 17-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2018
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That's a wonderful review you've given my little guy here Suzanne and I do really appreciate it. Thank you so much.
Deborah
Comment from karen zima
Great overall impact on this lovely and rare looking flower. Your notes attached were an interesting read. The green background was a great choice as it really makes this seed pod pop. Love the close up focus that reveals the details in the plant.
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2018
Great overall impact on this lovely and rare looking flower. Your notes attached were an interesting read. The green background was a great choice as it really makes this seed pod pop. Love the close up focus that reveals the details in the plant.
Comment Written 17-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2018
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Thank you Karen for commenting on the background (it was Daylily foliage) and one reviewer told me it HAD to go...lol so I really appreciate hearing you liked it! Wonderful review....thank you for that too.
Deborah
Comment from DawnIrene
This one is probably the most beautiful I have seen. So many lovely colors and differences from other flowers that make it very unique. Thank you for explaining what this is as well. I find it all very interesting and very well captured! Amazing work!!
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2018
This one is probably the most beautiful I have seen. So many lovely colors and differences from other flowers that make it very unique. Thank you for explaining what this is as well. I find it all very interesting and very well captured! Amazing work!!
Comment Written 17-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2018
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You are a sweetie Dawn! Thank you so much for the wonderful review you've given this guy and I am really pleased you enjoyed the notes. I do so appreciate you sharing one of your gold stars w/ this piece. Thank you for THAT too.
Deborah
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Well deserved and you're welcome!
Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Deborah,
A beautiful picture of this ripening Poppy Seed head the stamens still attached after the petals have fallen pollen still clinging to some of the stamens in the centre the star shaped pistil tops the still green seed pod. Beautiful composition framing & lights taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Susan
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2018
Deborah,
A beautiful picture of this ripening Poppy Seed head the stamens still attached after the petals have fallen pollen still clinging to some of the stamens in the centre the star shaped pistil tops the still green seed pod. Beautiful composition framing & lights taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Susan
Comment Written 17-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2018
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Thank you so much Susan for that really lovely review. I do so appreciate it.
Deborah
Comment from dalebraatz
A very interesting looking seed pod, all the textures and details and depth, like the green background , a pleasure to look at, thank you for sharing, dale
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2018
A very interesting looking seed pod, all the textures and details and depth, like the green background , a pleasure to look at, thank you for sharing, dale
Comment Written 16-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2018
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Thank you so much Dale. Do really appreciate you checking out my latest piece.
Deborah
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Your welcome