Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Dandelion Clocks ~

dandelion clock n. 
a child's amusement
in
which the number of puffs
needed
to blow the filaments
from a dandelion
tells the time.
{click to enlarge}

34 comments:

Mary said...

what an amazing photo!!

Mari said...

This is another beautiful photo, with a good message.

Anonymous said...

Oh the dandelion puffs...such joy to watch the wind carry them away... preferably to the neighbours lawn rather then my own! ;)

ELK said...

such a delicate close up!!

Steve Gravano said...

Great close-up. I love the detail and the post!

Louise Gallagher said...

Okay, so you've photographed one of my very favouritist things in the whole wide world!

And beautifully so!

Thank you.

Rick said...

Superb detail! Time certainly flies - especially when you're having fun :)

kelvin s.m. said...

...Oooohhh.. awesome... it reminds me of a haiku i wrote before 'bout dandelions.... though a weed... it's always a pleasure to watch...!!!:)

Blessings!!!:)

>Kelvin

Tracy said...

That is very neat... and such wonderful shot, Susan! :o) Happy Day ((HUGS))

dude said...

My little Becky loves these things...ensuring their dominance over my yard for years to come!

Thanks for sharing!

Jay

Brian's Home Blog said...

Beautiful! I won't blow it, but I might whapp it!

cristie said...

i did enlarge photo...stunning! xox

rjerdee said...

Wow! Nice camera work!!! (You always do...)

Paul C said...

This brings back a delightful childhood memory.

Renee Howell said...

Such wonderful words for that ever present (and oft detested) dandelion! Thank you!

Maureen said...

A puff for a dream not to let go.

Vicky said...

I love the lighting, illuminating the finest detail in the photo... superb job. But the real gem is the dandelion clock concept :) Here's to not "blowing it"

Lisa said...

Brilliant post and breathtaking image.

Kass said...

Blowing wisps of fairies away - such a delightful childhood memory. You brought it all back with this amazingly intricate photo.

Anonymous said...

this is the flower that grows best in my garden!

Jeff Jordan said...

All that I can think to say is...cool, very cool.

SimplyDarlene said...

Come, on. I just wanna give one little puff into those fanciful dandelion seed whispers. Just one? Please.

Time flies, but so does fun!

Blessings.

Kala said...

Wonderful detail and light.

Jennifer Richardson said...

Time is whispy, isn't it. Absolutely beautiful reminder:)
-Jennifer

Glenda said...

Great beauty . . . good advice!

Connie said...

Beautiful photo with words that are so true...time does fly!!

nancy neva gagliano said...

perfect!

spread your wings said...

great message - great photo

Sandra Heska King said...

Time flies--don't blow it.

Depth in a dandelion.

Jeanne Frances Klaver said...

Love the dandelion and the thought—so true!

Dawning Inspiration said...

VERY nice image!!

rachel awes said...

beautiful photo & words..
love this poetic clock!

caryjo said...

Love it!

Anne Lang Bundy said...

Absolutely delightful, Susan.

All the same, if you look at our yard, it's time to mow. ;D