Monday, October 12, 2009

Macro Monday: Goat's Beard


This is Tragopogon dubius  or Goat's Beard, or Johnny -go-to-bed-at-noon.   This wildflower only opens on sunny mornings and closes by noon.  What we have here is a seed head, ready to disperse and an old seed head devoid of seeds.  Thanks Ed for hosting Sunday Stills Macro Monday:)

12 comments:

  1. Very cool, kinda like a fall dandelion..:-)

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  2. Very cool. I don't think I could get such a clear shot with my lens....gonna have to upgrade to macro...

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  3. i like the high contrast in this photo, nicely composed

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  4. Lovely. Reminds me of a Milkweed. :)

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  5. Neat photo. It is strange how ordinary things become beautiful when viewed up close. You did an excellent job capturing this. Simple but elegant.

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  6. This is delicate looking, I've never seen like this here in my country and love your shot too. Great macro.

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  7. Great shot, and great common names. Johnny go to bed at noon! LOL.

    Jen

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  8. Love this! Reminds me of a fireworks display!

    ~Lisa

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  9. love how you caught the upward sweep of the "ballon" part.

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  10. I remember seeing this plant on the farm when I was a kid, I thought it was a giant dandelion, but I never knew the name of it.

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  11. Beautiful!! Love the explanation too.

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  12. oh my goodness, a flower with a mind of its own, how cool is that! mine's up, sorry it's late!

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