Late Fall Milkweed - late afternoon by Tony Hadley

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The backlighting on this is superb. It almost looks to be on fire.

"It might even be like Forest Gump's box of chocolates - you never quite know what you are going to get."

Tony... I'm glad you submitted this one, a well deserving POW and recognition to a photographic artist. Congratulations... Mike

My congratulation Tony, You have a masterful command of color and it is visible the careful treatment of each of your photo. I am happy and really you deserve the prestige of POW.

Congratulations Tony for this POTW. I’m really happy to see that one of your photographs has been selected for this position.
This is an outstanding back-lighted composition with your masterful color-management. The dof and the backdrop are simply amazing. Best regards.

Tony, it's about time for one of your photographs to be selected as POW. The Elves were very wise in their decision to pick this one. I was immediately attracted to the photograph just by looking at the thumbnail; the bold colors did the trick. When I viewed it larger, I was greeted by more than I bargained for: an exquisite abstract treatment of a nature shot. My congratulations . . . michael

Hi Tony,
Your patience was rewarded, a full hour on a garbage bag taking shots of milkweed is dedication. The result speaks for itself and all the glowing comments back that up. A deserving POW to a fine artistic photographer. All the best.
Sincerely,
Holger

I was attracted by the thumbnail - I thought the pod was on fire! Interesting image, especially when you view it larger. Your patience was definitely rewarded!

First, I commend the photographer on a sensible title. It is exactly right. It gives the necessary information about the image without fluff or fuss. And at the same time it prepares us for the treat in store.

I am not a fan of flower photographs. I pass over most and curse up and down when some bland and predictable offering get an award. To this image I give prolonged applause. It is unique. It is brilliantly done. My sense of what a milkweed is has been changed forever.

The seeming fire within the milkweed is amazing. This is what makes the image. The leaves are not exciting. One has to tear oneself away from the fire to appreciate them. They are lovely and delicate in their modesty. They are like nuns in the presence of Lady Gaga. The background is all right. It's virtue is that it harmonizes with the the fire. I would wished for a flatter and less defined background--but never mind. This is nature with all its untidy odds and ends and not a studio.

Thumbs up for this Photo of the Week.