Getting Ready for Flight No.3
by Neal Eslinger
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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Comments (74)
John Bailey
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!!
Maria Urso
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" :)
Geraldine Scull
awesome, very eye catching work l/f
Neal Eslinger replied:
Thank you so much Geraldine; I appreciate your visit, nice note and support!! :))
Guido Strambio
Superb macro, masterful technique! Incredible clarity and details, gorgeous blurred background. l/f
Beverly Canterbury
This is so beautiful! L/F
Neal Eslinger replied:
Thank you for appreciating my photograph "Getting Ready for Flight" Beverly!!
Nikolyn McDonald
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" :))