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The delicate milkweed seeds still enchant me as they did when I was a child.... more
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The delicate milkweed seeds still enchant me as they did when I was a child.
Asclepias L. (1753), the milkweeds, is a genus of herbaceous perennial, dicotyledonous plants that contains over 140 known species. It previously belonged to the family Asclepiadaceae, but this is now classified as the subfamily Asclepiadoideae of the dogbane family Apocynaceae.
Milkweed is named for its milky juice, which contains alkaloids, latex, and several other complex compounds including cardenolides. Some species are known to be toxic.
Carl Linnaeus named the genus after Asclepius, the Greek god of healing, because of the many folk-medicinal uses for the milkweed plants.
Pollination in this genus is accomplished in an unusual manner. Pollen is grouped into complex structures called pollinia (or "pollen sacs"), rather than being individual grains or tetrads, as is typical for most plants. The feet or mouthparts of flower visiting insects such as bees, wasps and but...
Barbara McMahon is an artist that paints and photographs the beauty, the humanity and the unseen moments on this planet with a passion that is deeply rooted within her psyche. Usually inspired by something she has witnessed in nature or by the emotions evoked by music or human and animal connection, Barbara is compelled to capture that scene with a passion and desire to share with as many people as possible. As her experience has grown in the art world, she has developed a deeper understanding of this vast universe and her own flickering place within it. A specialty niche Barbara enjoys is photographing beach/sea glass with unique backgrounds and wonderful natural lighting. These Zen-like images have become very popular with...
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Hanne Lore Koehler
Fantastic nature capture, Barbara! Gorgeous detail and flow in this magnificent wispy milkweed pod composition! L/F/P
Barbara Griffin
Beautiful and so delicate looking! v/f
Barbara McMahon replied:
Thank you Barbara! The simplest things can often be incredibly beautiful.
Tessa Fairey
OOPS s/b beautiful!
Barbara McMahon replied:
Either way it's spelt, I appreciate your lovely comment Tessa!
Tessa Fairey
Beautaiful!
Barbara McMahon replied:
Thanks so much Tessa!
Joan Carroll
gorgeous! V
Barbara McMahon replied:
Thank you so much Joan!
William Fields
Wonderful capture of a very sensual subject. Your picture has so much going on in such a simple subject. Very well done Barbara. I enjoyed reading the techy stuff too as this plant has fascinated me for a long time. I love it that the monarch butterfly find it so appealing. Their predilection for milkweed causes them to have an unpleasant taste to birds. There are other species of butterlies who mimic the monarch for their own safety from avian predators. I personally have eaten milkweed when the pods are still green. They make a tasty vegetable. Thanks for this very lovely picture. voted, favorite and promoted as PIF in CFC group
Barbara McMahon replied:
Thank you William for your wonderful comment and compliment!! I had no idea the green pods were edible. I'll do a bit of research on which species are edible and give it a try next year. I grew up with milkweed on the farm and now live near a large conservation area with trails and love seeing them as they begin to explode. The camera did the work although the photographer's knees don't like to cooperate at such a low level. Time for a half decent tripod!
Bob Hislop
Love this image, v5 PIF4.
Barbara McMahon replied:
Thank you so much Bob. Amazing how much beauty there is in the simply complex.
Barbara McMahon
Thank you Guy! I really appreciate your kind compliment and vote.
Guy Ricketts
A truly outstanding capture! v
Kathy Bassett
Amen to that! :)
Kathy Bassett
WOW! Back to you, Barbara - I think Your talent is showing too!! This is really rhythmic and nicely composed! V
Barbara McMahon replied:
Thank you Kathy. May we all feel light and airy and creative as those delicate seeds.