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I was trying to photograph this rather pretty seedhead when a ladybird appeared from the underside, and very kindly posed for a few images before flying off into the distance. The seedhead is from a salvia verbenaca, or wild clary, found in dry and barren areas and at the roadsides. It was once considered a medicine to combat hysteria and sterility. The plant is said to cleanse the blood and sooth rheumatic attacks. In cases of pneumonia or bronchitis, consumption of the plant induces great sweats which give the patient relief.
| Camera: | Olympus FE-210  Check out Olympus Image Space! |
| Recording media: | JPEG (digital) |
| Title: | ladybird on seedhead |
| Username: | 
CarolG |
| Uploaded: | 17 Jan 2010 - 6:03 AM |
| Tags: | Close-up / macro, Flowers & plants, Wildlife / nature |
| Votes: | 90 |
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Fantastic detail 10 out of 10. I can't check temptation.
As always superb images. Carol do you know how to prepare this plant for consumption!!
Jenni
an amazing set with detail and sharpness enuff to cut your finger on
What can I say They all are so detailed and unusual Great work yet again
No favourite so 1/4 vote each
The first three are particularly strong (V1 my favourite, followed by V3), because of that extraordinary little tuft at the top. Quirky and delightful.
Moira
A great close up of a ladybird. It looks stunning large.
Keith
A cracking set of images as always, Carol, and very beautifully presented.
TrevB 
I never realized that the pattern in the ladybird does look like a lady. Ours, ladybugs we call them, only have spots, all varied though. These captures are amazing Carol, I've never noticed the patterns to look like this before. Excellent shots............Sandy
Fabulous images Carol,V1 + V3 my favourites....The detail and use of DOF are excellent !! Very well captured images...
These are just wonderful Carol, and thank you for an interesting write up.
Carol
A cracking set of macro shots Carol, the inclusion of the ladybird makes them that little bit extra special
Beautiful textures and colours ai all four images Carol.
Phil.
Amazing images Carol, not only did you capture the bug beautifully, which isn't at all easy with his gleaming coat, but this plant is amazing as well. Great detail through all the images,
Johanna
Such a lovely composition Carol.
The colours are delightful
Helen
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