Weekly Photo Challenge: GROWTH

With spring being the time of birth, summer certainly is the time of growth when every little thing in nature is bursting with life. A dandelion just may be a perfect representative of one of these little things showing the splendor of life and growth.

Here it is … a dandelion after it has reached the end of its growth cycle, just before being blown on the wind ….

Blow on it … Make a wish! While you are at it, listen to The Rolling Stones’ Dandelion.

 

 

91 responses to “Weekly Photo Challenge: GROWTH”

  1. What camera did you use for this Paula?

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    1. Canon PowerShot G1 x, but hubby got me some macro filters… and I used NL-10 B+W.

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    2. Btw, did you blow on my dandelion ;). I know you could use it. x

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      1. I did not, should I blow on it for good luck?

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        1. Absolutely…. that will bring it for you… I promise!!

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          1. I can’t afford not to then 😉

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            1. Hey Poul, someone entered me in a photography contest at the Dark Globe here and I was wondering if you would give me your vote there for this post. The link is provided in the last sentence just above the pictures. Thank you 🙂

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  2. Beautiful shots, Paula. I LOVE dandelion clocks. 🙂

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    1. 🙂 Me too 🙂 Thanks Marianne!

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  3. These are gorgeous photos! Love the perspective!

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    1. Thank you so much Anarya 🙂

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  4. If it’s really growth – yeah – the answer is blowing in the wind – when they come floating in the larger clouds of seeds – so it can be a beautiful sight – if one don’t have a lawn… 😉

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    1. Thanks for making me laugh Drake :). I almost wish I could talk with you more outside this space 🙂

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  5. Gorgeous! I think that covers it 😀

    Perfect song to go with them too!

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    1. Thank you so much Jeffo… I loved your life cycle too 🙂

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  6. Ey…como la imagen en pantalla de mi samsung gs3, me gusta, da quietud y tranquilidad.
    Buena música.

    b7s.

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    1. b7s= besetes? Gracias Josep. te digo algo… trata de volver manana, tendre unas fotos nuevas que te gustaran creo y una musica maravillosa 🙂

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      1. Si Paula 1b7 un be set -en catalán un beso-

        b7s son muchos más. Es una forma que tengo de decirlo, espero que no te moleste.

        Salu2.

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        1. Para nada … no que estoy solo aprendiendo, sino tambien recibiendo mucho carino 😉 Gracias! Besos

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            1. 2b7s para ti 😀

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              1. jajajaja ya lo has pillado…! jajajaj que bien…!

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                1. Pues claro… aprendo con rapi10… te daras cuenta 😀

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  7. I remember the Bug’s Life movie! It’s so beautiful, Paula!

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    1. I haven’t seen that movie. I should look it up. I appreciate your comment a lot Mack 🙂 Have a great weekend!

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  9. What is that one? Dandelions? Nice… 🙂
    Eliz

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  12. I feel as if I were inside.
    It is so dreamy.
    Great capture!

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    1. 😀 Glad you like it 🙂

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    great inspiring pictures

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    1. Thank you 🙂 It feels great to come up with something inspiring 🙂

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  14. This is gorgeous, Paula!
    Hava a lovelylight weekend.

    Greetings from the far North
    Dina

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    1. Thanks Dina 🙂 Hope things are fine up north 🙂 Enjoy your weekend!

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  16. Would you like this to be an Entry in our “Tell Us A Story” Photography Contest?

    DarkJade-

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    1. Why not? Thanks 🙂

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  17. Dreamy and gorgeous and everything in between Paula 🙂

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    1. 😀 I am getting a tiny bit narcisistic about these shots… I have been replying to comments absorbing my own frames and at one point I caught myself saying:: paula you are a genius :D. The fact is I did not have to crop these and I felt proud :). But you should see some other crappy shots I have 😀 from a bronze statue near my work. Genius can’t strike you every day, right?

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  19. Dear Paula! I have just nominated you for a Very Inspiring Blogger Award

    http://arlenshah.wordpress.com/2012/08/04/very-inspiring-blogger-award/

    I would be honoured if you accept!

    Best regards, Arlen

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    1. Oh shoot, Arlen, listen.. this means a lot coming from you, but as from the start I declined every single award that came my way .. it was Versatile Blogger Award – twice, Lovely Blog Award, and there was Inspiring Blogger Award.. how can I say “yes” now to you. If you want to know what I think of these nominations, I ask you to come to my blog and look for them. I am aware you find my blog worth the award, but I don’t think right in accepting it. Everyone does what they can with their personal virtual space, and rating it in some way is not right to me. My award is that you have recognized my page as one worth seeing/reading/listening and I beg you not to be offended with my declination. Please accept my appologies. Hugs, Paula

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    2. Hello Arlen, how are you? someone here entered me in a photography contest with this post, and I was wondering if you would like to vote for me there. The link has been added in the last sentence in this post, just above the pictures 🙂

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      1. Paula, I voted with pleasure 🙂 I liked that post too.

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        1. Much obliged Arlen 🙂 I hope you are having a good week…

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          1. Yes, and what about You ? 🙂

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            1. Today hasn’t been that great .. a big panick at the office, laying off people, reorganization, everyone is biting and wanting to stab the next person :S. On top of all that who gets to stay in the company will have a significant pay cut, and I would hate to think I will not be able to travel any more 😦

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              1. You will be able to travel, everything is gonna be OK. You’ll see.

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                1. 🙂 thank you… 🙂 I can see you with a crystal ball now telling me my future 😉

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                  1. 😀 Well. I hope I am seen OK there. What about your futur it will be bright, seccessful, full of intersting trips, travellings and, of course, nice photos. Wish you all the best.

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                    1. I am so grateful for your good wishes. We could all use them. How do you earn your living?

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    1. Thank you dear 🙂

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  21. love dandelions. pretty..

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  24. Most beautiful photos of dandelion!

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    1. I am so thankful for you kind comment 🙂

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    1. Thank you CG 🙂 I am kind of proud of these frames 🙂

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    2. Would you give me your vote at the Dark Globe for the photography contest … I did not apply but they entered me :D. The link is in this post just above the pics. Thanks CG 😉

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  25. Creative way of incorporating the song into the post 🙂

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    1. 🙂 Thank you Bashar 🙂

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  26. I love that close up and the light reflection!!

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    1. Thank you Lisa 🙂

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  28. I am a Government employee. But it is not connected with my blog and my creative activity, that is why I do not note about that. These are separate spheres.

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    1. I can understand. I also work (as a translator) for a company that is about to become a government agency, and all decisions about our jobs are made by the government…..

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  29. O wow, I love those fragile photos!!

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    1. 🙂 I can’t believe I haven’t seen this comment before Marion. Thank you dear 🙂

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  30. Amazing shots! Hard to believe they are real! Wow, great job!

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    1. Thank you honey :), and I really appreciate your vote on the Dark Globe.

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  31. WOW! These are splendid….love the way you zoom in on the dandelion…….great shots…..
    Celeste

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    1. I appreciate it Celeste.. dandelions are very appealing to everybody, aren’t they 🙂

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  32. Like it …. I loved it and will now go and love it on the other site…

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    1. This is very generous of you B. Thank you!

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  33. Wonderful series of this lovely plant. Very soft and dreamy.

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  34. These are really fantastic macro shots. As mullersicht says, “Dreamy.”

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    1. 🙂 Thank you Allan 🙂

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