Photograph by Cheryl Andrews©
On Wednesdays all over the internet bloggers post a photo with no words to explain it. The idea is the photo says so much it doesn’t need a description.
Other Wordless Wednesday Contributors:
Photograph by Cheryl Andrews©
On Wednesdays all over the internet bloggers post a photo with no words to explain it. The idea is the photo says so much it doesn’t need a description.
Other Wordless Wednesday Contributors:
Cheryl Andrews 
21 comments
8 October 2013 at 11:00 pm
Heart To Harp
A stunning shot, Cheryl! The crisp focus and the repeating patterns draw me in. I knew it was some kind of seed pod before I read the comments, but it could also be a topographical shot of an alien landscape. Well done!!!
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9 October 2013 at 7:28 am
Cheryl
Thanks, Janet … Speaking of aliens, the cap (left one intact in the upper left corner of the comp) has hooked ‘fangs’ that hold it closed until the seeds are ready to sow. They’d get a great grip on fur or clothing.
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3 October 2013 at 2:15 am
Lucid Gypsy
Single poppy seed heads are lovely, grouped together they are absolutely wonderful!
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3 October 2013 at 1:42 pm
Cheryl
Thanks, Gilly. Can’t believe I almost missed the grouping I was so engrossed in harvesting the seeds. Sowing today! A little late, but we are enjoying a lovely warm autumn so far.
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2 October 2013 at 6:11 pm
Allison Howard
Oh, I was going to say mushrooms. Nice idea! This really work in the black and white. Lovely Cheryl!
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3 October 2013 at 1:41 pm
Cheryl
Thanks, Allison … ain’t nature grand!
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2 October 2013 at 5:17 pm
carin
Have not read any comments so this is my untarnished best guess: are they the centre of some exotic flower once the petals have fallen off? If so, I’m guessing a Spring flower, given that they look super dried out.
Anyway, guessing aside, a lovely composition! They almost look alive, like they’re jockeying for position.
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2 October 2013 at 5:19 pm
carin
Ah! [I’ve read the other comments now.] What a wonderful eye you have. I love that you saw this in the midst of all that shaking…
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2 October 2013 at 5:25 pm
Cheryl
Great guess, Carin. Poppy seed pods. A pal gave me a bag full from her garden for my new one. She and I spent a day in wellies and raincoats while I photographed her’s … as the rain fell on us all! Here’s what I hope the poppies will look like next year http://jpgmag.com/lightbox/3570715
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2 October 2013 at 9:17 pm
carin
I tried to grow poppies for years and they just never thrived so I finally gave up. When they’re happy they’re REALLY happy and when they’re not… grow irises. Anyway, I hope they find the air and the soil and the sound of the waves lapping very appealing and grow nicely for you!
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3 October 2013 at 1:50 pm
Cheryl
Iris are my absolute favourite flower, particularly beardless and exotic varieties. We just put in a bed of Siberian Iris!
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2 October 2013 at 4:37 pm
pearlsandprose
Nice patterns!
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2 October 2013 at 5:15 pm
Cheryl
Thanks, Carole!!
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2 October 2013 at 1:07 pm
SheSheeshkerbob Yeoman
Nice tones, contrast, and great detail. Is it handheld or tripod? These pods make me think of some kind of boating equipment (killocks?), or maybe even deep sea creatures, anenomes or barnacles of some kind. (Can you tell I’m a Maritimer?!)
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2 October 2013 at 5:18 pm
Cheryl
Like that imagination of yours, Sheila. These are from the land – poppy seed pods. (Can you tell I’m a lubber?) I hand held using the edge of the table to steady the camera. Still had to take multiple exposures to get one that was relatively crisp.
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2 October 2013 at 10:02 am
Wunderkamera
I think they are seed pods of some kind? And a beautiful composition. I saw an exhibition (or maybe an installation) recently of sets of things found along the banks of a river. There were many many groupings like this of various things found in nature, but also sets of things like cartridge cases, plastic tags and other non-natural things. Fascinating – as is your photo.
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2 October 2013 at 5:15 pm
Cheryl
Thanks, Elizabeth. I was so focused on harvesting the poppy seeds I almost missed the shot as I piled the empty husks on the table. Hmmm inspired … I will watch the shore line here for natural and non-natural items. Wonder what I’ll find …
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2 October 2013 at 9:48 am
Allyson Latta
This is stunning, Cheryl. Love the pattern, which is emphasized in black and white. They look like pods or seeds of some sort(?), but it’s hard to tell the actual size of them from this photo. Anyway, whatever they are, they’re beautiful in your composition.
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2 October 2013 at 5:09 pm
Cheryl
Poppy seed pods, Allyson. A shopping bag full from a pal’s garden. I spent some time in the rain photographing her’s and couldn’t stop oohing and ahhhing! I hope they take up here in Zone 5.
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2 October 2013 at 9:30 am
Barbara Lambert
This is a stunner. What ARE they? I almost recognize them but not quite! (You leave me speechless!) (Happy WW day Cheryl!)
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2 October 2013 at 5:06 pm
Cheryl
Thank you, Barbara … you make me blush. Poppy seed pods. I spent a sunny hour on the verandah shaking the crap out of them, harvesting the seeds. A gift from a pal for the new garden. As I stacked the shaken-not-stirred pods on the coffee table I saw a shot in the orderly disorder!
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