Nature's Intricate Details

I was sitting out on the porch this afternoon watching our two little Yorkies running around the yard playing, and when our neighbor came out, Kiko, the black one, ran up to the fence warning him to stay his distance. Kiko grew up with our Daughter's Pit Bull, so he thinks he's one, LOL. He really does. I witnessed Kiko one day take down a German Shepherd without hesitation after he wandered innocently into our yard. The poor Shepherd just put himself right down to the ground into complete submission. Anyway, sorry I went off on a rabbit trail. While I was sitting on the porch I noticed my Wife's one potted plant was full of what looked like new sprouts. I was intrigued by all the fine details on the stems. I thought it would make a neat close-up. It's a little busier than I like, but still, I think nature is full of so many small, intricate details that are so beautiful. All too often we miss them. Hope you all had a wonderful 4th of July. For most of us, it's time to go back to work tomorrow. Life is grand.

[scooter]

Rick, this is so beautiful!!

[michansam]

Have to agree with you about those details that we miss. Often we just need to take the time to look. love the shine of the hairs.
Had a laugh at your agressive and protective little yorkie!

[Courtney]

GORGEOUS! I am in love with the title! I hope you had a wonderful holiday with your family.

[Dora Prokosh]

Beautiful Rick - love the splash of red and the silvery hairs

[Carolyn Sue]

that is really beautiful! The red in the background really sets off those wonderful leaves!! Really cool!

[Ann H. LeFevre]

It's very beautiful and a nice change of pace for you. The curl of the plants reminds me of those wrought iron fences in front of Victorian homes. Nice capture!

[Pam Hawkes]

Wonderful photo. Love the detail and the little pop of colour in the background. Fabulous capture Rick!

[Kerri]

Beautiful

[Rach_who]

I really like all the little hairy bits.

[Amy Evans]

It's so beautiful! My tomato plants have those little tiny hairs too, I love them.

[Bonnie]

This is beautiful.

[Mrs. Smith]

The smaller details are often the most important ones. I hope tomorrow is an easy day back to work for you!

[Sue]

this is so well balanced, in composition and color..and I just love the detail, that splash of red really pops!

[Peggy Scroggins]

Details I guess!! This is a great shot. And love the colors. You come up with the most interesting photos. Keep up the good work.

[Julie Cortens]

Love the details. Beautiful!

[Jen Dee]

Awesome detail and I love the splash of red in the background!

[Sally Kinsey]

Love this! Nice processing! :D

[Carrie]

I love the small details of this one! Hope you had a great 4th also!

[Rudi Teruel]

oh so cool processing, rick.... nice one....

[Slava]

WOW!! Rick, this is amazing!! You have captured the natural details beautifully!

[Kd Wallis]

gorgeous! and your right, the world IS so full of such small lovely details that ppl seem to miss or over look. You captured this so well. Your dog seems like he has quite the personality! cute!

[Barbara Warner]

Great photo. So pretty.

[Kate Klinck]

awesome possum!!! Fab detail!!!

[Alta D©]

wow! wow! love those fuzzy details!

[Carolyn White]

Gorgeous colors and details! I love the pop of red! :0)

[Arnold Garza]

Beautiful details Rick!! Love the story!!

[Joi Tjeerdsma]

I love the little hairs on the stem. What a fantastic macro shot! A fav!

[cglist]

Wow! Love the detail and colors!

[Constance Brinkley]

I agree with everyone. Beautiful macro and the detail/composition is fantastic.

[Mhel]

Gorgeous shot! Love the red background the the white hair, very great details!!

[Melissa Pike]

Beautiful capture!

[Diana Moss]

Wonderful detail on this beautiful flower picture Rick.

[Martha Burns]

Wow, wow, wow, this is so gorgeous. It's all in the detail, isn't it! All creatures great and small, there's so much detail.

[Pat Knowles]

Love the hairs & such a healthy plant too your wife must be looking after it very well !

[Lois P]

Beautifully caught. I love the fine "furry" detail. so good!

[Margaret Tryon]

Gorgeous Rick. Just stunning.

[Bob G]

Love the detail and color

[Terry]

nice close up, great clarity

[bruni]

Lovethe details.. the fuzziness of this plant. any idea what kind it is?

[Laurie Higgins]

I don't think this is too busy. I think it's stunning! Love the focus on the fuzziness.

[Alecio]

You capture the details so well

[Karen Sylvia]

I don't think it is busy. I think you captured the little details well. :)

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Such a gorgeous shot.

[FaerieMoon]

It's always the little dogs that think they're big dogs--and big dogs that think they're lap dogs (yep, that would be mine). Excellent detail on this plant--wow

[Matt Clendon]

Love the colours and detail, Rick, and the red behind just adds that extra interest. Great shot.

[Miriam S]

such wonderful details on this - I like the hairy stems.

[Deb]

Love the focus on this...and the red in the background is just perfect ! Excellent eye !

[Denise Vetromile]

I don't find this "too busy" at all! the focus is great and the detail! love the splash of red - THAT makes the shot! Beautiful!

[Lynn]

Wow, the details really are amazing in this! Wonderful shot!!

[Mary Tjeerdsma]

Beautiful detail and the thrilling red color tops this off for a grand o' 4th of July photo! Well done and happy 4th!

[Paula Fontanini]

This is gorgeous Rick....I love all the intricate detail on the plants. I have a Chihuahua who is completely clueless when it comes to her size....she is not afraid of our 2 big Golden Retrievers, they are afraid of her! :)

[Allison Williams]

I am constantly astounded by the perfection one can see in Nature's details. No slipshod, careless work for Her. You have captures this beautifully.

[hellcat]

Ohhhh, pretty!

[B]

Great detail. Loving the bits of hairlike fiber.

[Glenys Hardy (Mrs Moose)]

Lovely Greens Rick, I thought that the red must have been from another plant in the background. Those delicate hairs are so lovely to see in our photos. Really a standout photo.