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Otanthus maritimus


Otanthus maritimus
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Copyright: Ishi Talmon (Ishi) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 298 W: 21 N: 1943] (13387)
Genre: Plants
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2017-08-28
Categories: Flowers
Camera: Nikon D610, AF-S VR Micro Nikkor 105mm 1:2.8G ED, 62 mm UV
Exposure: f/29.0, 1/200 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2017-08-31 12:04
Viewed: 827
Points: 8
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The so-called cotton weed plant is a small perennial that grows in the dune areas throughout the Mediterranean, It is important in stabilizing sandy soils. The plant is covered by thick white down as a means of protection against sand grains flown by the wind. The composite flower-heads are made of small tubular yellow flowers, about 2 mm in diameter.

See the WS for a blow up and a picture of the the entire plant. It is now photographed quite close to the end of its blooming season.

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To lousat: Thanks, Luciano!Ishi 1 08-31 12:09
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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 6595 W: 89 N: 15659] (65489)
  • [2017-08-31 12:08]
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Hi Ishi,a very difficult macro but not for you as i can see,great capture of the flowers of the cotton weed on the top in a fantastic sharpness,i like it! Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano

Ciao Ishi, beautiful macro of lovely specie, splendid light, wonderful natural colors and excellent sharpness, very well done, my friend, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

nice diagonal closeup, greetings Ori

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  • tuslaw Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2754 W: 282 N: 4931] (19883)
  • [2017-09-01 19:02]

Hello Ishi,
What an unusual looking plant you have presented to us, I don't believe I have ever seen anything quite like it. I would love to be able to touch it to see what its cotton like texture actually feels like. Excellent detail on all three photos and lovely colors. I'm really glad you took a shot of the entire plant allowing us to see it growing in its natural habitat.
Ron

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