A Weed? Really?

[Longsider1882]

I guess they are, but still a flower with great beauty

A Dandelion

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[JohnF]

I like them too- have a lawn full of them- but can't see yours

[PhotonSnapper]

I like the POV here and the dark but not black background. I guess you under-exposed quite a bit to achieve this, Andy?

[JohnF]

I agree with Udo- nicely done.

[Longsider1882]

I like the POV here and the dark but not black background. I guess you under-exposed quite a bit to achieve this, Andy?

Yes Udo, I had to underexpose to ensure DOF was OK, this was ISO 200 125 @ F7.1, no flash with me as I am getting lazy in my old age 

Thanks for looking and commenting

Andy

I agree with Udo- nicely done.

Thanks John, they add a splash of colour to the grass verges and fields

Andy

[shirlm]

Nice shot Andy, I like your composition and focus.

[gfitzgerald]

The ole Dandelion.  I find them quite attractive myself and have quite a few shots of them.  Can be a task controling the exposure on them.

[Longsider1882]

Nice shot Andy, I like your composition and focus.

Thanks Shirley, comment appreciated; I love belly shots 

Andy

The ole Dandelion.  I find them quite attractive myself and have quite a few shots of them.  Can be a task controling the exposure on them.

Thanks Glenn, I just use the meter and stick with what is tells me, the VR helps too

Andy

[Greg]

Nice job on the dandy lion, Andy.

Way to get down low. Not sure I've ever seen one so close. It does look pretty.

[Longsider1882]

Thanks Greg, no getting down today, too wet and windy 

[Pixelguru]

Nice photo.  I like the angle of the flower-head.  For my taste it could be a touch brighter, but this is just fine.

[Longsider1882]

Thanks for looking John, light was a bit scarce down there with no flash and to get any DOF, but it portrays a weed well for me,

Cheers

Andy