Chinese Lantern Seed

Pamela Jayne Smith

Chinese Lantern Seed

As you probably have guessed by now I love my chinese lanterns and they never seem to give up! I took this one looking down and loved the lacey effect of the fading and decaying outer shell to see the lovely bright orange seed.

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taken with the Canon eos 400d with sigma lens 70-300mm macro mode is about 2cms across the top of the lantern ?

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Chinese Lantern Seed  by Pamela Jayne Smith
Chinese Lantern Seed  by Pamela Jayne Smith
  • Tamara Valjean

    Tamara Valjean

    What a beautiful shot, love this!

  • Pamela Jayne S... replied

    Thank you so much Tamara :)

  • catherine walker

    catherine walker

    fantastic..I love it too..!!!

  • Pamela Jayne S... replied

    Thank you so much Catherine :))

  • Squealia

    Squealia

    Superb shot, beautiful detail

  • Pamela Jayne S... replied

    Thank you so much Squealia :)

  • Isa Rodriguez

    Isa Rodriguez

    oh, how gorgeous , Pamela, it is stunning.

  • Pamela Jayne S... replied

    Thank you so much dear Isa :))

  • Shelly Hiebert

    Shelly Hiebert

    Very cool shot Pamela! Great detail and dof.

  • Pamela Jayne S... replied

    Thank you so much Shelly :)

  • valzart

    valzart

    Aww lovely work here sweetheART ;} happy hugglezz

  • Pamela Jayne S... replied

    Thank you so much Val :))

  • Sensiworld

    Sensiworld

    Beautiful !

  • Pamela Jayne S... replied

    Thankyou Sylvia :)

  • coffeetea

    coffeetea

    beauutiful natural art of hollowing, perfect lighting!pamela.

  • Pamela Jayne S... replied

    Thank you so much CT for your lovely comment :))

  • chijude

    chijude

    Oh this is just lovely. ... and amazing.

  • Pamela Jayne S... replied

    Thank you so much for your lovely comment :) it is very much appreciated indeed!

  • Karen  Betts

    Karen Betts

    beautiful photo, very delicate. love the colours. Wonder if it would fit in a textures group?

  • Pamela Jayne S... replied

    Thank you as ever Karen – I did wonder the same myself will try it can only be rejected eh!

  • Wendi Donaldson

    Wendi Donaldson

    Love these too…..so amazing!! you’ve captured this one beautifully.

  • Pamela Jayne S... replied

    They are flower that seems pretty eternal to me – they are still out there in the garden after all the frost and snow! Thank you so much Wendi :))

  • kathy s gillentine

    kathy s gillen...

    beautiful capture and great details Pam

  • Pamela Jayne S... replied

    Thank you kindly Kathy :)

  • Marion Chapman

    Marion Chapman

    just so fascinating. excellent macro.

  • Pamela Jayne S... replied

    Thank you kindly for your comment and for stopping by Marion it is much appreciated :)

  • karenuk1969

    karenuk1969

    Great angle & lighting!

  • Pamela Jayne S... replied

    Thank you Karen – I liked the view :)

  • FelicityB

    FelicityB

    So delicate – my mother used to grow these in our garden, and I’ve always loved them :)

  • Pamela Jayne S... replied

    Thank you kindly felicity there is just something about them I love – as you say perhaps growing up with them or something nostalgic? The colours of them and the unusualness I love also!

  • Marilyn Harris

    Marilyn Harris

    Fabulous shot Pamela!! Love the delicate patterns!! :o)

  • Pamela Jayne S... replied

    Thank you kindly Blossom :))

  • LindaR

    LindaR

    lovely capture ~ love the pov, colors and always the lace ~ beautiful presentation of the process of transformation xx

  • Pamela Jayne S... replied

    Thank you for your lovely comment Linda :)

  • Hena Tayeb

    Hena Tayeb

    fantastic

  • Pamela Jayne S... replied

    thank you Hena :)

  • cmsdesign

    cmsdesign

    Hey really cool shot. I wasn’t sure what I was looking at at first, but i’ve worked it out and I love it.

  • Pamela Jayne S... replied

    Thank you Clare – glad you worked it out :) thank you for the lovely comment :)

  • CarolM

    CarolM

    What a beautiful subject. So lacy. Very pretty image.

  • Pamela Jayne S... replied

    Thank you so much :)

  • micmac

    micmac

    Beautiful macro!!!

  • Pamela Jayne S... replied

    Thank you so much micmac :))

  • jewelskings

    jewelskings

    Your Host’s would like to Congratulate you on being featured in the Globes, Spheres and Curves Group! Yeah!

    02-20-09

  • Pamela Jayne S... replied

    woohoo thank you so kindly – you have made my day :))

  • KazM

    KazM

    Congrats on the well deserved Feature

  • Pamela Jayne S... replied

    thank you kindly KazM :)

  • Carole Brunet

    Carole Brunet

    I just saw this one and I found it amazing! I like to be able to see through the lantern and notice the little fruit inside. WOW!

  • Pamela Jayne S... replied

    Thank you Carole – I love these plants and the way they grow – I keep taking photos of the seed pods as well in different light and at different angles – they are so fascinating and colourful!

  • emma-p-g

    emma-p-g

    love it

  • Pamela Jayne S... replied

    Thank you :)

  • Pip Gerard

    Pip Gerard

    just beautiful.

  • Pamela Jayne S... replied

    Thank you kindly Pip :)

  • Pip Gerard
  • Pamela Jayne S... replied

    oh wow that’s wonderful thank you so much – great start to the otherwise dull and grey week :))

  • Ursula Rodgers

    Ursula Rodgers

    Stunning shot Pamela! Congrats on your latest feature :))

  • Pamela Jayne S... replied

    Thank you kindly Ursula and I apologise for the somewhat late reply :( thank you for stopping by it is much appreciated :))

  • Georgie Hart

    Georgie Hart

    What a fascinating peep into the secret life of the Chinese Lantern Pamela. Karen Betts suggested I might like to seek out this image and I’m glad she did, it’s just a gorgeous shot!

  • Pamela Jayne S... replied

    Thank you kindly Georgie for stopping by and for your lovely comment :)) I will have to thank Karen as well :) I have more this year than before – they are so bright and pretty when they first start appearing as they are initially green!

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