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milkweed pod

Sometimes called "Orange Milkweed,"  the Asclepias Tuberosa outside my back door was planted to attract butterflies. However, at this time of year, it does a better job of serving as a hangout place for milkweed beetles or opening up its pods and letting the white silky fuzz fly free. However, the other day, I noticed it had the most interesting silhouette which would do well in a black and white format. So I am submitting this photo for the filter or special effect (in this case, using  Picasa) category of the 2016 Photography Contest on Active Rain.

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Comments (9)

Dick Greenberg
New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO
Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Carolyn - That's a very interesting photo. We tend to forget how dramatic B&W photos can be. Thanks for your contest entry!

Nov 04, 2016 05:09 AM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

Carolyn, the use of black and white really brings out textures and tones and tells a different story if people used it more often. Good for you for thinking outside of the box!

 

Nov 04, 2016 06:21 AM
Carolyn Roland- In Delaware and S. Chester County PA
Independent architectural histor'n - Wilmington, DE
Carolyn Roland, GRI, CRS

Dick-Sometimes it helps to think in black and white. It ups the drama!

 

Nov 04, 2016 09:57 AM
Carolyn Roland- In Delaware and S. Chester County PA
Independent architectural histor'n - Wilmington, DE
Carolyn Roland, GRI, CRS

Gayle--sometimes I think I LIVE outside the box and look IN!

Nov 04, 2016 09:57 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Carolyn Roland-Historic Homes For Sale In Delaware and S. Chester County PA - You have a good eye for natural beauty. I like that you chose black and white for this entry. It's stunning!

Nov 04, 2016 10:30 PM
Carolyn Roland- In Delaware and S. Chester County PA
Independent architectural histor'n - Wilmington, DE
Carolyn Roland, GRI, CRS

Patricia-Thanks for your kind words!

Nov 05, 2016 01:15 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Carolyn- I have to agree with Dick...we overlook the impact that a B&W photo can have. 

Nov 06, 2016 09:43 AM
Carolyn Roland- In Delaware and S. Chester County PA
Independent architectural histor'n - Wilmington, DE
Carolyn Roland, GRI, CRS

Kathy-I may not be the greatest photographer, but my art training has raised my awareness of the value of b & w.

Nov 06, 2016 12:42 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Love your use of black and white in this photo. Good entry into the contest.

Nov 12, 2016 12:11 PM