Sunday, August 2, 2015

Orange Milkweed

 Orange milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa)

Pretty, plus it's a butterfly magnet! Sadly, I have seen no butterflies on it yet this year, but I have seen...

Ant on orange milkweed

Bee on orange milkweed
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29 comments:

  1. UnknownAugust 2, 2015 at 5:18 PM

    These are really beautiful macro shots and that's a wonderful and colourful plant..

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  2. VPAugust 2, 2015 at 5:27 PM

    I thought it was about the flower, but I was wrong... Excellent macro, as always!

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  3. Sylvia KAugust 2, 2015 at 6:30 PM

    Oh, such beautiful, colorful macro shots, EG!! I love it! Your captures are breathtaking as always!! Hope you've had a great weekend and have a wonderful new week ahead!! Thank you again for the beauty you share with us through your superb captures!!

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  4. MichelleAugust 2, 2015 at 6:45 PM

    Just beautiful!

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  5. JanieAugust 2, 2015 at 6:54 PM

    Great photos of the ant and bee on the milkweed. Sorry the butterflies haven't been around to visit.

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  6. RoseAugust 2, 2015 at 7:46 PM

    Oh, EG, I totally love these...and can definitely see using these colors for fabric!

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  7. Linda W.August 2, 2015 at 8:59 PM

    These are great photos!

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  8. GreenComotionAugust 2, 2015 at 9:34 PM

    Fabulous weed/flower - just gorgeous! Great photos, Tina.
    I bet that bee is having the time of his/her life.
    Have a Great Week!
    Peace :)

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  9. CloudiaAugust 2, 2015 at 10:46 PM

    what a cool plant!

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  10. Small KucingAugust 3, 2015 at 12:55 AM

    Oh...so this is the name of the flower. I think I have it growing in my garden but mine is red in color

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  11. UnknownAugust 3, 2015 at 1:48 AM

    Beautiful! I love the colour. I hope you'll get some butterflies too.

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  12. Margaret Birding For PleasureAugust 3, 2015 at 3:31 AM

    I particulary love the first shots and the budsof the Milkweed

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  13. AnonymousAugust 3, 2015 at 4:23 AM

    It's so vividly coloured!

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  14. BlogorattiAugust 3, 2015 at 4:56 AM

    Quite fascinating I must say. Greetings!

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  15. MersadAugust 3, 2015 at 5:29 AM

    Love how the colors pop out. I invite you to share your post at my new photo meme that I have started just now on my blog. Link is down below. Thanks!

    Mersad
    Mersad Donko Photography

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  16. William KendallAugust 3, 2015 at 6:40 AM

    Beautiful colours!

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  17. eileeninmdAugust 3, 2015 at 6:48 AM

    The orange milkweed is very pretty. Lovely images. Have a happy new week ahead!

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  18. AnvilcloudAugust 3, 2015 at 8:38 AM

    I never knew about the plant.

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  19. colleenAugust 3, 2015 at 9:14 AM

    It's bursting with color. It's also known as pleurisy root and can be used medicinally .

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  20. StephanieAugust 3, 2015 at 11:47 AM

    Such a pretty flower.

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  21. Taken For GrantedAugust 3, 2015 at 12:42 PM

    On our walk this morning I noticed some of the milkweed was in bloom and the monarch butterflies seemed to be enjoying it. Enjoying your pictures.

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  22. KayaAugust 3, 2015 at 12:55 PM

    These are fabulous photos! I came from Mersad's meme Through my lens to look at the bee. She is so wonderful!

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  23. cieldequimperAugust 3, 2015 at 3:50 PM

    So beautiful, love that first shot with some open and some still to come...

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  24. Sallie (FullTime-Life)August 3, 2015 at 4:09 PM

    BeaUtiful shots, I didn't know milkweed was ever orange. Like the critters posed on it, but hope you get some butterflies too.

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  25. DonnaAugust 3, 2015 at 4:53 PM

    I love this flower but here too no butterflies on it.

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  26. LindaAugust 4, 2015 at 1:10 AM

    Gorgeous macros!

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  27. NatureFootstepAugust 5, 2015 at 9:12 AM

    great images. I love the orange color on this flower. :)

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  28. Rambling WoodsAugust 5, 2015 at 3:41 PM

    I love my butterfly weed garden.. I wish it didn't have the term "weed" attached to it.... Michelle

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  29. A Colorful WorldAugust 5, 2015 at 10:23 PM

    Wow! Gorgeous macros!

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