Young Thistle

Young Thistle

While waiting for a sunset to light up I took this shot of a young thistle against the late sky. The sunset never did ignite as I hoped it would, but I thought this was a pretty image. Thanks for looking, Don

I have a few days off and may be able to somewhat catch-up on comments! :-)

Created by: Donwrob.

Tools Used: 30d-17x40-Arcsoft

Created on: June 2007

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Image Number: 39572

Comments:

donwrob from Ohio on Sep 20, 2007 at 8:47 PM said:

Thanks Alex, Alandra, Ikka and Anne! Thanks for taking the time to write the nice comments and Alandra for the info on the Teasels.

A.Lovely from Maine USA on Sep 18, 2007 at 6:19 PM said:

What a great photo. Love it.

Ikka Capellan from Germany/Europe on Sep 17, 2007 at 8:47 AM said:

Outstanding capture! Congratulations.

TravlynWomyn from Bushkill, PA - for a few more weeks on Jul 19, 2007 at 11:39 PM said:

Great overall effect, Don. Nicely composed. Vicki

Alandra from westcoast Canada on Jul 19, 2007 at 3:07 PM said:

Hi Don, finally getting back to you re the teasels. Yes, the ones I'm familiar with are dried out brown colour, have never seen green ones :) Believe the dried brown teasels were used to "tease"/brush the woollen yarn and cloth years ago in manufacture of clothing, will have to check on google. They are sometimes seen in dried flower arrangements also.

Alex D. from Alameda, CA on Jun 22, 2007 at 6:00 AM said:

Very nicely done. I took some similar shots recently which I will be posting. I like the colors and composition very much.

donwrob from Ohio on Jun 20, 2007 at 8:54 AM said:

Thanks everyone for the very nice comments!

A Teasel? I've never heard them called that Alandra. I've lead a sheltered life :-). These are green and small and just newly growing. Later they will flower with a pretty purple color I believe. In the fall they will dry out and become what I always called Thistles. Are the dryed out brown Thistles what you call Teasels? Interesting stuff to me, it's fun to be oldish and still have so much to learn. Thanks again all, Don

Bernie (BRB) from Wellington, New Zealand on Jun 20, 2007 at 5:44 AM said:

Amazing how such an ugly plant can make such a beautiful shot. The evening sun makes for such amazing colour. BTW love the framing too

Orchidea blue from Eastern Canada on Jun 20, 2007 at 12:38 AM said:

What a great photo you managed with this one Don.

Cindy from NZ on Jun 19, 2007 at 11:38 PM said:

This surely is a great photo Don, well done.

Tania (TMR8) from Taranaki New Zealand on Jun 19, 2007 at 11:33 PM said:

WOW I hope this is on the wall. I love the simplisity and the mood of this photo

Talsi from WNC -USA on Jun 19, 2007 at 11:07 PM said:

Lovely image - nice silhouette. And I agree with Alandra on it being a teasel.

Gil from Delaware on Jun 19, 2007 at 10:22 PM said:

Very nice.