A Terrible Beauty by auntietk
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Description
I thought about calling this "The Princess Buttercup," but that just wouldn't be right. She was a very nice person. This is an invasive, awful, evil weed, and it's taking over the world, starting with MY garden! LOL! I'm trying to see the beauty in everything, but this is really stretching my limits.
This is a shot I took last Spring. I'm doing a little housecleaning while it's Winter and there's not a lot to look at up here.

Comments (51)
Yes, there are some nasty little things out there, just waiting for a chance to take over the world. This is indeed one of them, but it sure makes for a great foto!!
Beautiful photo.
This is awesome the lighing and the shadows are great, very nice DOF!!!
I have this and I think its so dainty and lovely. But it does get in everything. If you find a name for it, let me know. Or a way to control it somehow. I really do think you got some incredible details in this.
Something so nasty shouldn't be allowed to be so pretty. This is a great shot of it, even if it is evil. Life isn't fair that things we want to grow don't, and those things we wish would die just seem to thrive.
It is a pretty look thing for being such a nasty invasive entity...but nevertheless it makes for a nice image..nicely done..
Ohhh Lovely, gorgeous use of light and shadow. Beautiful!
outstanding work.. well done now that is yellow
They do grow everywhere, but you can't help but say they are so pretty. a fine detailed macro you have taken here, just look at those tiny hairs on the edges of the leaf. Top marks !
Very nice snapshot!Crisp and vivid.I love it! Ryan- ______________________________________________________________ .:Cinema4D R10.5:.:Modo 301:.Adobe PhotoshopCS2:.:Corel Draw SuiteX3:. "When I found the skull in the woods, the first thing I did was call the police. But then I got curious about it. I picked it up, and started wondering who this person was, and why he had deer horns." – Jack Handy
Even if it's a silly mean dastardly 'weed' I appreciate it's beauty! wonderful macro Auntie!
Have a lovely night...and keep warm! uughhhh lol
I couldn't agree more. I hope it doesn't get into your lawn. Excellent photo, though. If you didn't know what it was you'd think it was a bright cheery thing.
What a lovely and sunny picture, made me forget how cold it is outside.
this brought a little warmth back into a very cold morning its such a bright colour.its a shame its a wolf in sheeps clothing .it truly is an excellent close up though mick
I have just been outside to get the milk and my car is covered in frost, I come back to this and the chill goes away and everything is warm again. I have not seen a buttercup for years and years. So for me this is a warming image. Excellent shot Tara, thanks for this little ray of sunlight. Bravo!!!!!
I love this 'weed', especially where it grows in the wild. I have actually bought 2 varieties of double celandine which are even prettier and less invasive. One of them is white, when they flower I'll post their portraits.
Golden beauty. Excellent shot. Aloha
Awesome work!
excellent macro:)
Beautiful flower, light and capture, excellent well done.
I am so sorry Tara, but I love this flower. But it IS a buttercup, isnt it? And I LOVE buttercups... here they dont take over. They just decorate the grasses. :)))
Weeds are terrible but some so nice and beauty and you did a perfect shot to make this weed likebale. Good one Tara.
Even weeds can be pretty :o) ...great shot for a a dangerous little beauty S ~ Hugs ~
LOL, even weeds have their beauty! Nice shot!
What a great title to a beautiful shot. the lighting is just wonderfula and the colors are beautiful. this is a great shot. I agree there are beautiful things in some of the ugliest things if you take the time to find them. This is a amazing shot my friend :)
OH Tara!!! It is very wonderfull!!!! Bravo!!! Roby
Wow, such a good macro !
hold a blossom under your chin if it reflects yellow it is said you like butter .... lol
If it looks good then it's not a weed in my book! This is good!
Hi Tara it is a nice color yellow brings out the smiles awesome work makes me shine sweet weekend to you warm hug with love, Linda