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05/11/2004

I remember as a child I would look for these as soon as they dried out and fell from the maple trees.
If you take them and throw them into the air they spin down like helicopters.
That was when I was a child … aaawh … who am I kidding … I still do it.


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John Buffin20-May-2004 03:09
They're just waiting to clog up your gutters. =)
Guest 16-May-2004 06:05
You could also peel them open and they stick to your nose!! Now that's a cool idea for a shot, Larry!!
bela4513-May-2004 16:24
So nice, we have some here also!
Great DOF!
Guest 12-May-2004 04:59
Yup, we always called them helicoptor trees! Oh how I love spring!
Vinay12-May-2004 02:17
Very nice Larry
Karen Leaf12-May-2004 01:33
Hey that's great-I never knew what they looked like 'live' From a dead one I would break open the pod, which had sticky stuff inside and stick it on my nose. Like you, I still do. Love that inner child thing!
Graham Whitehead11-May-2004 21:39
Great shot Larry, lovely and restful.
Guest 11-May-2004 20:16
Nice shot.
Great details.
penny roots11-May-2004 19:41
Great image Larry , wonderful crisp shot and gorgeous shades of green .
Linda Alstead11-May-2004 18:30
I love this - your control of depth of field is just right
katwilkens11-May-2004 15:59
Wonderful picture. Also, they have a beautiful name: samara.
Ann Chaikin11-May-2004 15:53
I also love these. They look great in a cluster here and the green is refreshing.
Guest 11-May-2004 15:30
Your Green soothe my eyes~ niceeee!!
Lou Giroud11-May-2004 15:16
Wait till the are dry and brown. Trow them and watch the helicopters come down is still a nice pleasure, even for an adult. And even much more if you try to find out why they do so....
Guest 11-May-2004 14:59
Very nice Larry. Full of soft greens and good detail.
Adalberto Tiburzi11-May-2004 14:13
Perfect capture!
btw, I have never done that, I hope I'm not too old to begin now ;-)
Jill11-May-2004 12:53
I do adore these and your image. Lovely green..and as a child I too played helicopter. Let you in on a secret..I still do too;!
Guest 11-May-2004 12:27
Really?!I've never done that!I'm going to try!Great to know!
Karen Stuebing11-May-2004 12:10
Add me to the list of people who play with them. :)

Great macro and dof.
virginiacoastline11-May-2004 11:52
ME TOO!!! =)
Guest 11-May-2004 10:06
Yes great detail and DOF,well done!
christianl11-May-2004 08:43
Clean and sharp!
Great reminder too!
Guest 11-May-2004 08:32
Nice detail Larry
Mattana11-May-2004 08:27
Really nice and sharp.