But there under the bottom step of the deck amongst the grass was a simple dandelion, at least I thought it was a dandelion and I thought it was simple, until I downloaded it and looked at it on the computer screen. Now I've never seen a dandelion that looks like this one! And I'm not even sure anymore if it is a dandelion. Looking at it closely reminded me of what we were told long ago: "... why do you worry about clothes? See how the dandelions of the field grow. They do not labour or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendour was dressed like one of these."
Simple flower, simple words, profound message. (the text referenced lilies but I think works equally well for dandelions)
(60mm f5.6 1/30 sec ISO200)
15 comments:
That is spectacular! A simple, walked over weed given a glamor shot!
What a splendid specimen it is! Just lovely!
@The Lucy and Dick Show - it's amazing - the beauty in a simple 'weed'. Thanks for stopping by.
@Katherine - thank you - I've never seen a centre like this one has.
Rick are you sure that's a dandelion? If they are that pretty I'm just going to leave them alone this year! lol
Very profound words, awesome, but profound.
@darlin - I assumed it was; growing like a weed under the steps. Wasn't till I looked at it on the PC that I started to question what it was - still not really sure, but I know I didn't plant it!
Those aren't my profound words (I'm sure you know) - there's more to the story in Matthew 5.
Yes Rick..the centre is phenomenal!
Very pretty picture, and a great find.
I've been doing research, for like past hour, to find out what your mystery 'weed' is. I think it is a type of Coltsfoot. Look up images on Google and see what you think.
['รด ] Avery
That is a great shot! Love the color! I'm not sure if that's a dandilion though.
Great picture,makes me feel the need for a macro lens.Very nice quote,some of the simpler things are the most beautiful.
looks like you found gold whatever other name it goes by ...
@Avery - great detective work Avery! I've looked at a few photos on google and it looks like coltsfoot - in the early stages of flowering. I'll check tomorrow whether I can find any leaves to compare to. Good job!
@Kyria - from 10 feet away it sure looked like it :) But I think Avery solved the mystery. Thanks.
@Chad - thank you. My 60mm macro is one of my 3 favourite lenses. Really lets you get a close up view of 'simple' things so you can see the complexity.
@S. Etole - yes, I might never have noticed it 'cept I've been trying to 'see' better! :)
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