My first dandy by maggiemae

My first dandy

We have actually been pulling out most of the dandelions on the lawn as they make themselves visible with that bright yellow flower! However, this one got past the eagle eyes! It is now finished with its claim to fame and going down the garbage disposal!


Further on the journal: I've typed 6700 words and 20 pages with double lines. Mum has rode on a camel to the Pyramids, trudged up narrow streets in Pompeii, gone through the Straits of Messina, Gilbraltar and has finally docked in Tilbury!
Beautiful capture ...love the clarity and the dark background. Wonderful fragile beauty and pov.
October 26th, 2012  
Beautiful capture, looks like you caught it in mid blow!!
October 26th, 2012  
Well your first one really is a Dandy.

And you go on that journal. Writing is hard work and very freeing.
October 26th, 2012  
Beautiful capture of this dandelion Maggie! And Tilbury is only 20 minutes away from where I live, it's only a small port too .....!
October 26th, 2012  
Beautiful composition
October 26th, 2012  
Awesome
October 26th, 2012  
waw greaaaaat one
October 26th, 2012  
Really love this. Fav'd! I love how clear it all is and the falling segments. Amazing composition and it all stands out so perfectly against the black background, Really stunning!
October 27th, 2012  
Fav - this is perfect!
October 27th, 2012  
And it really is a dandy, nice job Maggiemae
October 27th, 2012  
Lovely capture! They do tend to take over a lawn (and you don't get rid of them unless you pull out the root) but they make such great subjects to photograph!
October 27th, 2012  
@rachelmackenzie Thanks Rachel for your enthusiasm! Love it!
October 27th, 2012  
@corymbia Thanks for your fav, Amanda - another weed, another photo!
October 27th, 2012  
the detail is fantastic
October 27th, 2012  
Nice detail... Ooo Tilbury... that's about 5 miles from me...
October 27th, 2012  
ready to spread the seed
October 27th, 2012  
Cool capture. Great details. This image reminds me of falling stars.
October 27th, 2012  
Lyn
Great dandelion shot - mark it off on the bucket list, now! Good for you getting that journal work done!
October 27th, 2012  
this is a beautfiul wishy shot... and your mom sounds like one adventurous lady!
October 27th, 2012  
Wonderful dandy!!!
October 27th, 2012  
Maggiemae this is fantastic! A beautiful shot and a fav!
October 27th, 2012  
Deb
Love the composition and the detail you captured of the dandelion.
October 27th, 2012  
@northy Wish for a star, Northy? Considering this was in 1929, Mum was so courageous!
October 27th, 2012  
@maggiemae truly she must have been... that is an amazing itenerary considering the challenges of travel back then!
October 27th, 2012  
@karenann All of these things I learnt from you, Karenann! You were such a guiding star to me!
October 27th, 2012  
Cool shot Maggie. I guess I won't see any of those here for a few months
October 27th, 2012  
love the composition!
October 27th, 2012  
What a great perspective! Love the details. Fabulous shot. 8)
October 27th, 2012  
Love it
October 27th, 2012  
Never enough dandy
October 27th, 2012  
Wow, it is fantastic, Maggiemae. Amazing detail. And I bet you are having a blast typing your mum's history. Such a labor of love. Sounds like she had some wonderful adventures.
October 27th, 2012  
Love your Dandy! and glad the project is progessing nicely!
October 27th, 2012  
Beautiful capture & don't dandelions take on a new attraction when you have a camera in your hand...weed....no a photo opp!!
October 27th, 2012  
Love it Maggie, great capture...Fav
October 27th, 2012  
Instant fav.....dreamy, delicious, delicate dandy shot....I love how you captured this. Congrats on the progress of your journal!
October 27th, 2012  
Wow brilliant photograph its a fav, btw sorry I haven't been making many comments recently, I have been out of action
October 27th, 2012  
Blimey - mum must be due a sit down... Cool shot!
October 27th, 2012  
@snowy thanks Diana! Got to do one of these at least once a year!
October 27th, 2012  
@judithg thanks Judith - yes Mum is now chugging along the roads to Cambridge in her open tourer Morris car (1928)!
October 27th, 2012  
@cimes1 that's good of you to give me a fav for this shot, Carole! I'm only 1/5th of the way through and done 9000 words!
October 27th, 2012  
@maggiemae Oh fabulous! My neighbour has a vintage Morris and our garages (1936) were just big enough! Quite a lady!
October 27th, 2012  
Sam
Wonderful shot Maggie love it :))
October 27th, 2012  
Maggie this is seriously beautiful. Favd
October 27th, 2012  
Nice clarity and contrast Maggie
October 27th, 2012  
Beautiful shot!!
October 28th, 2012  
Your first and one that is so uniquely grand and great!! Fav!
October 28th, 2012  
Wow! This is amazing Maggie. Fav'd. :-) Your Mum was quite the adventurer.
October 28th, 2012  
Nice capture of the delicate dandelion but even better is the micrscopic spores around the plant.
October 28th, 2012  
Love it! Beautifully captured! A fav!
October 28th, 2012  
Fabulously fluffy. Lovely capture of the seeds blowing aay xx
October 28th, 2012  
@calm thank you, Cathy! The focus seemed to be ok after about ten photos!
October 28th, 2012  
Perfect photo with black background. Love it! FAV!
October 28th, 2012  
Deb
Wow! Congrats on PP! This makes two!
October 28th, 2012  
lovely Maggie!
October 28th, 2012  
Wow, this is amazing !
October 28th, 2012  
beautiful
October 28th, 2012  
Kim
Fabulous! WOW! Fav!
October 29th, 2012  
@kdei Thank you Kim - I'm so pleased you think it's great!
October 29th, 2012  
@deburahiru Thanks Debra - yes - it doesnt happen often but pleasing nevertheless!
October 29th, 2012  
You're on a roll, Maggie! This magnificent picture ends up on PP and you're writing what sounds to be a great book! You go, girl! Fav!
October 29th, 2012  
Thanks @cindymc Cindy! Your enthusiasm is catching - I must write some more!
October 29th, 2012  
love how you did this one Maggie... great shot!~
October 29th, 2012  
Very dainty
October 29th, 2012  
Beautiful Maggie....congrats on making the PP
October 29th, 2012  
@jaboney thanks Mike! It's great to have so much support!
October 29th, 2012  
What a beautiful shot, Maggiemae. Sounds like your Mom did a lot at her age. How exciting to read and type it out.
November 2nd, 2012  
Beautiful capture...
November 2nd, 2012  
Very nice! Original take on a classic
November 3rd, 2012  
So lovely!
November 7th, 2012  
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