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Title
Getting Ready For Flight No.3
Artist
Neal Eslinger
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Getting Ready for Flight: This photograph of Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) and seeds emerging from follicle was taken in October 2007 at West Thompson Lake in Thompson Connecticut. Common Milkweed is also known as Butterfly Flower, Silkweed, Silky Swallow-Wort, and Virginia Silkweed. Milkweed is native to Southern Canada and of much of the Eastern United States and prefers growing in sandy sunny areas. The seeds of Milkweed are long, white flossy hairs. The plant's latex contains large quantities of glycosides which makes the leaves and seed pods toxic to many mammals however the young shoots, young leaves and flower buds and fruits are all edible raw. The floss of the Milkweed was often used by Native Americans for cordage and textiles. Milkweed Oil from the seeds can be used as a sunscreen. Milkweed Plants are very important to our insect population. The larva of the Monarch Butterfly often live on Milkweeds and populations have historically fallen when Milkweeds are eliminated by pesticides.
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February 6th, 2013
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Titusville, FL - United States
Congratulations on being featured in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Neal Eslinger replied:
Thank you John; it is an honor to have my photograph "Getting Ready for Flight" featured in "Images That Excite You" Group!!
Savannah, GA - United States
Congratulations! This wonderful image was featured in 'All Natural Beauty of this World'! l/f/fb/g+/p
Neal Eslinger replied:
Thank you Jamie; I am honored to have my photograph "Getting Ready for Flight: featured in 'All Natural Beauty of this World' group!! Thank you for your nice note and support! :)
Sykesville, MD - United States
Such an interesting life size shot of this milkweed. Wonderful detail! l, f, t
Neal Eslinger replied:
Thank you for your nice note, support and promotion Patti; I appreciate it! :)
Indio, CA - United States
Perfect timing.. You have an eye for the smallest and most beautiful aspects of nature..
Mccalla, AL - United States
Beautiful work Neal! This is definitely a favorite of mine!f
Neal Eslinger replied:
Thank you so much Maria!! I appreciate your note and visit and am so happy you enjoy "Getting Ready for Flight" :)
Morganville, NJ - United States
awesome, very eye catching work l/f
Neal Eslinger replied:
Thank you so much Geraldine; I appreciate your visit, nice note and support!! :))
Casale Monferrato, Al - Italy
Superb macro, masterful technique! Incredible clarity and details, gorgeous blurred background. l/f
Negaunee, MI - United States
Amazing macro and perfectly timed! fav
Neal Eslinger replied:
Thank you for appreciating my photograph "Getting Ready for Flight" Jaunine! :)
Greensboro, NC - United States
I like it, great macro! L
Neal Eslinger replied:
Thank you for appreciating and for commenting on my photograph "Getting Ready for Flight" Christy! :)
Daniels, WV - United States
This is so beautiful! L/F
Neal Eslinger replied:
Thank you for appreciating my photograph "Getting Ready for Flight" Beverly!!
Omaha, NE - United States
So soft and delicate - I love the detail in the fine filaments.
Neal Eslinger replied:
Thank you Nikolyn; I appreciate your visit and comments as always and am very happy you enjoy my photograph "Getting Ready for Flight" :))
Long Beach, CA - United States
Brilliant photographic work. Very inspiring. LF
Neal Eslinger replied:
Thank you Denise; I appreciate your visit, comment and support so much; Thank you!! :))
Madison, WI - United States
Neal, this is such a fantastic image and I love the title as well. Such a great capture of nature at its finest!
Neal Eslinger replied:
Thank you for appreciating my photograph "Getting Ready for Flight" Karen; I appreciate your nice note and visit!! :)
Columbus, OH - United States
I am in love with this image!! Such fantastic detail ....delicate portrait of the beauty of nature!..fv
Neal Eslinger replied:
Thank you Karen; I really appreciate your nice note and support and am very happy you enjoy my photograph "Getting Ready for Flight" :))
Cincinnati, OH - United States
Beautiful macro Neal..
Neal Eslinger replied:
Thank you so much Julie :) I am so happy you enjoy my photograph "Getting Ready for Flight" :)
West Vancouver, BC - Canada
W h o o o o s h! ... well done, Neal .. clear & crisp, Wonderful Macro :))) {with a lovely bokeh background}
Thompson, PA - United States
impressive capture. I like taking milkweed photos also. The hills of NE PA give me lots of opportunity.
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