What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
About the Image: Dandelion Pappus - 12-03-11 Izaak Walton Park - Christiansburg, VA
I didn't know what the little "wispy" part of the dandelion was called. I looked it up and Wikipedia tells me that it is called a Pappus (Pappi would be the plural).
"feathery bristles of the pappus function as a "parachute" which enables the seed to be carried by the wind" I LOVE learning new things!
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Lovely, so delicate looking.
ReplyDeletesigh...I miss the warm weather so much I would even take a yard full of dandelions to get it back. ;)
ReplyDeleteLovely image Kerri!
xo Catherine
I love this picture, it's magnificient!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
Louise
Fantastic! Delicate yet strong at the same time.
ReplyDeleteGreat macro!
ReplyDeletelovely.
ReplyDeleteLove both the picture and quote.
ReplyDeleteThank the lord for his awesome creations be they large or small and our ability to capture them.
ReplyDeleteWonderful macro photography, you do it so well.
Gorgeous, soft and delicate. I like the little glimmers of colour on the wisps.
ReplyDeleteGreat closeup photo and I love the quote too.
ReplyDeleteAs a dandelion fan, I appreciate the photo and the quote. Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteAs a dandelion fan, I appreciate the photo and the quote. Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteso pretty and delicate...a beautiful photo!
ReplyDeleteA most lovely macro image! Airy and delicate.
ReplyDeleteFantastic details in this macro - it's so fragile looking.
ReplyDeleteThis is so remarkable in its intricacy.
ReplyDeleteThat is so beautiful and delicate. What a great shot.
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