I just couldn’t post another Painted Lady…

There were perhaps a dozen Painted Ladies on the butterfly bush in the campus garden today; it was amazing. Even though I made some interesting images, I have already posted 7 Painted Ladies and I just couldn’t post another.

Although previously posted — http://365project.org/rhoing/365/2012-09-21 — this is the shot I have been trying to get recently: the seed pod with side- to back-lighting and a dark background. Pennisetum glaucum (grass family Poaceae, common name “Pearl millet”).

Meanwhile, grading continues…

Species page at PhytoImages, http://phytoimages.siu.edu/cgi-bin/dol/dol_terminal.pl?taxon_name=Pennisetum_glaucum&rank=binomial

Taken outside SIUC’s PLB Greenhouse, http://www.plantbiology.siu.edu/facilities/plant-biology-facilities/greenhouse/index.php

A year ago (“A lovely day at the gym!”): http://365project.org/rhoing/365/2011-10-04

[Glendq]

such interesting components to this photo.

[Lindy]

Really pretty Thom. Love the tones in this.

[Rick Schies]

The lighting really brings out all its nice detailing

[Caren]

I agree the lighting really brings out the detail. Love how the seeds are even visible.

[elaine]

This is very interesting! I still wouldn't mind another painted lady! Keeps summer around a little bit longer!

[Thom Mitchell]

@xtech Well, here are the Painted Ladies, http://rhoing.posterous.com/not-posted-to-365#2012october04!

[Vicki Dixon]

that is cool! love the edges

[Heidi]

The lighting on this is fantastic. Fav for me! And fav for me on about 5 of your painted lady shots!!! Thanks for including the link!!!

[Joyce Wells]

This is beautiful, Thom - a fav for me! I love the focus and the soft background - fantastic!

[Kate Klinck]

beautiful light!

[Disha Parekh]

Gorgeous light and details!