Sunday, May 8, 2011

Just Dandy - Macro/Mellow Yellow Monday

The radiant dandelion, shining in the grass, like a spark dropped from the sun
Henry Ward Beecher
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38 comments:

  1. AnneMay 8, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    My mum always dreaded the dandelion season, as I always got juice of the plant on my clothes while making yellow wreaths :o)

    Great shot Karen :o)

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  2. ShifanMay 8, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    Very Sharpe picture. Like it very much.

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  3. UnknownMay 8, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    Fantastic contrast! Both colours are wonderful.

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  4. DimpleMay 8, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Beautiful! You achieved very good definition in this; I have noticed that bright yellow in the sun has a tendency to burn out. (I will have to try adjusting my exposures...)

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  5. CildemerMay 8, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    Just beautiful!
    Thanks for sharing;o)

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    Have a nice and happy week****

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  6. JanMay 8, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    Love this macro. I think macros are the best way to see the beauty of a dandelion.

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  7. Les..May 8, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    a true "explosion" of color.. as if a little sun had gone off amongst the green... excellent pic! *VBS*

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  8. One PhotoMay 8, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    What a fabulous photo! The color pops the shot is so very crisp.

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  9. LeoraMay 8, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    Dandelions are so pretty. Too bad they get bad press.

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  10. Inger-MMay 8, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    So beautiful!

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  11. Martha ZMay 8, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    A dandelion? Now that's a macro, it looks huge on my screen and such a vibrant yellow.

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  12. SandyCarlsonMay 8, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    I love these dudes. Great shot.

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  13. AnonymousMay 8, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    Soon the yarn will be covered with them! At the farm we get one or two waves of dandelions and they are done. They seem to last more in the city.

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  14. Kim, USAMay 8, 2011 at 10:45 PM

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  15. Kim, USAMay 8, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    That is very pretty shot! I see lots of dandelion in our yard now! Happy Monday!

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  16. lina@home sweet homeMay 8, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    Love its bright color!

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  17. AnonymousMay 8, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    beautiful. Yellow is such a happy colour.

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  18. Sandbergs FotobloggMay 9, 2011 at 12:32 AM

    Oh what a beautiful flower and macro!

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  19. BRMay 9, 2011 at 12:34 AM

    The bane of most people's lawn and gardens can be seen for it's exquisite beauty thanks to this photograph. You have the ability to turn the ordinary and mundane into something stunning. But then you always could.
    étreintes

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  20. LindaMay 9, 2011 at 12:56 AM

    Terrific blog and lovely photos - Glad to have found you to follow!

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  21. clavsMay 9, 2011 at 1:24 AM

    beautiful flower, so yellow. mine is here:http://clavsupclose.blogspot.com/2011/05/mellowyellowmonday.html
    clavs

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  22. KalaMay 9, 2011 at 1:36 AM

    Wonderful colors and details of the dandelion flower petals.

    Happy Macro Monday.

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  23. MommyJMay 9, 2011 at 2:44 AM

    beautiful!!

    please see My Yellow Wedding! thanks!

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  24. MirageMay 9, 2011 at 3:21 AM

    Very sunny-dandy! they could be a headache for lawnmowers but for macro-lovers, they're another thing!

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  25. AnonymousMay 9, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    I have a personal was with dandelions and have very few of them in my yard. Maybe should reconsider, the details of the little curls look cool.

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  26. jo©oMay 9, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Hiya Karen,
    When you out of your 550D, come and tell me, as I am struggling with my 40D :-)

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  27. LadyD PianoMay 9, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    What a lovely photo in the details and color.


    http://ladyd-books.blogspot.com/2011/05/mellow-yellow-monday-flower-talk..html

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  28. LoisMay 9, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    Gorgeous!

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  29. TexWisGirlMay 9, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    love the tight little curls! great shot!

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  30. TeresaMay 9, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    What a great shot! Dandelions are so cheerful.

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  31. JamaMay 10, 2011 at 12:35 AM

    Simply stunning!

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  32. LesleyMay 10, 2011 at 2:54 AM

    Fantastic! The flower pops right out at you!

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  33. AndyMay 10, 2011 at 4:34 AM

    You got so close I can almost smell it.

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  34. KarenMay 10, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Thank you to everyone for stopping by and leaving your comments!

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  35. AnonymousMay 10, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Beautiful dandelion flower! They are making a debut in blog land :-)

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  36. real ladyMay 10, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Outstanding snap. I love it. I also joined MYM and you can check my entry here. Scoop and Snap

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  37. snowwhiteMay 10, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    You captured the most characteristic beauty of dandelion.
    I believe this warm yellow is a happy color to lift people' spirit.
    Have a nice day!

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  38. London CallerMay 12, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    What a dandy dandelion! :)

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