Roadside Weed #6

© Susan Weisensel

Roadside Weed #6

Uploaded: July 01, 2011 03:56:52

Description

Milkweed flowers, I think it is very pretty.
Going to be very hot for us today, temps around 98 with heat index over 100. Stay cool out there.
Happy Friday.

Exif: F Number: 2.7, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/400 seconds, Flash: did not fire, auto mode, ISO: 80, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 6.20 mm, Model: Canon PowerShot A3100 IS

Comments

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic July 01, 2011

A fave for me! It was 102 here yesterday and is supposed to be more of the same all week. Yuck. #1389498

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe July 01, 2011

Beautiful colors and capture, Susan. #9498886

Courtenay Vanderbilt July 01, 2011

Love this variety! Wonderful DOF, Susan! Now be on the lookout for Monarch larvae! #9498900

Robert R. Goodman July 01, 2011

Hi Susan,That is a favorite Buddy.Beautiful capture,all we have is Nightshades and Tumble weeds blooming dow here!!!! #9498925

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic July 01, 2011

Wonderful floral colors and details captured here, Susan.

UB. #9499080

Linda D. Lester level-classic July 01, 2011

This is awesome....looks like a winner to me! #9499204

Liz blahh July 01, 2011

What a beautiful weed & capture! #9499273

Jack Ryan July 01, 2011

Outstanding comp, color and clarity...quite beautiful! #9499333

Monnie Ryan July 01, 2011

Just gorgeous and another favorite, Susan! Guess we're lucky that it's supposed to be "only" in the high 80s for the next few days (ugh)! #9499534

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic July 01, 2011

Wonderful details and colors Susan!,
Amalia #9499766

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna July 01, 2011

Beautiful image of this sweet smelling milkweed, Suz! :-) k #9500576

Susan Weisensel July 01, 2011

Thank you Carolyn, Tammy, Courtenay, Bobby, Usman, Linda, Liz, Jack, Monnie, Amalia and Kitty. #9500669

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic July 01, 2011

It looks like more than a 100 here too. Your flower capture though gives some refreshing and delightful sight to bear with the scorching sun. #9500879

Susan Weisensel July 02, 2011

Thank you Reynaldo. #9501458

frank w. degenhardt July 02, 2011

Its a beauty and it made me think right away of the fireworks the way it burst out like that. Gorgoeus colors, this would be a joy to have around the house. Natures fireworks. So fitting for this weekend my dear friend.
Have yourself a most wonderful and safe weekend girl. #9501495

Susan Weisensel July 02, 2011

Thanks so much Frank. #9502858

Ellen Hodges July 02, 2011

Absolutely beautiful in every way, Susan!! Let me know when you head back to Chicago!! #9503023

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic July 03, 2011

This is one beautiful weed Susan. Love the detail and colour. #9504389

Susan Weisensel July 03, 2011

Thank you Ellen and Heather. #9504418

SaMi Martin July 04, 2011

Beautiful floral with lots of detail! #9505454

Susan Weisensel July 04, 2011

Thank you SaMi. #9506937

Emile Abbott level-deluxe July 05, 2011

Beautiful and full of details, Susan #9508139

Gerri R. Jones July 10, 2011

I too love Milkweed, Susan...beautiful exposure here and frame filling composition! #9521060

Susan Weisensel July 10, 2011

Thank you Emile and Gerri. #9521111

Sharon Sawyer July 29, 2011

Susan, this is the prettiest weed I've ever seen and you've captured it beautifully!!! #9565782

Susan Weisensel July 30, 2011

Thank you Sharon. #9569722

Robert R. Goodman August 25, 2011

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist,Susan.WTG Buddy!!!! #9627724

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna August 25, 2011

WTG on this wonderful finalist, Suz! :-) k #9628402

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe August 25, 2011

Beautiful finalist, Susan. Congrats. #9628842

Ellen Hodges August 25, 2011

Huge congrats and very best luck in the next round, Susan!!! #9630961

Stan Kwasniowski August 25, 2011

Susan, congratulations #9631324

Sherran Andersen level-classic August 25, 2011

Congrats Susan. #9631337

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic August 25, 2011

Congratulations on this awesome finalist Susan! #9631430

Freddy Bland August 25, 2011

Wow...this is one of the best looking weeds I've ever seen!!! Many congratulations, Susan, on your Finalist!!! #9631577

frank w. degenhardt August 26, 2011

This is so pretty my dear friend. CONGRATULATIONS on this FINALIST. Way to go. #9632610

Patricia Seidler August 26, 2011

Gorgeous. Congratulations on this finalist Susan! #9633919

Susan Weisensel August 26, 2011

OH, I did not know finalist were out, thanks so very much everyone, I really don't pay attention to them as I rarely get them. I so appreciate your kind comments. #9635254

Lorna Shutter August 26, 2011

Such a beautiful weed ... and capture of it! WTG, Susan!!! CONGRATULATIONS on your Finalist Award for this fantastic image!!!!! :) Photobucket
#9635475

JO ANN CLEVELAND August 26, 2011

Congratulations on this outstanding finalist Susan!

jo ann c. #9635599

Patrick Rouzes level-classic August 27, 2011

This is phenomenal, Susan! Congratulations, my friend! #9637741

Susan Weisensel August 27, 2011

Thank you so much Lorna, JoAnn and Patrick. #9637768

Karen Celella August 28, 2011

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Susan. #9638628

Susan Weisensel August 28, 2011

Thank you Karen. #9639289

Merna L. Nobile August 28, 2011

Great photographers are not great because of their technique; they are great because of their passion.
Congratulations for your achievement, August, 25, 2011. Merna

#9639645

Jane Hirst September 08, 2011

Congratulations.....well color and composition. Thank heavens it isn't so hot anymore. #9661502

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