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Karen Stuebing | all galleries >> PAD Again >> A Photo A Day - May > White Baneberry
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04-MAY-2006 Karen Stuebing

White Baneberry

West Virginia

These spring wildflowers are the precursor to the berries.

White Baneberry aka Doll's Eyes, Cohosh (Actaea pachypoda). The berries are poisonous . As few as 5 or 6 of them can make you seriously ill. More can cause death. However, it is unlikely that you will eat very many if you are cautious, as they don't taste very good -- they are very acrid-tasting. Most cases of poisoning are with children.

Olympus C-5050Z
1/320s f/3.2 at 17.6mm iso64 full exif

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Buz Kiefer07-May-2006 19:27
Very nice shot with your usual excellent commentary.
...duncan07-May-2006 00:27
Excellent V
Rosi Blaurock06-May-2006 07:27
Lovely shot.
carol j. phipps06-May-2006 05:44
This is truly excellent work Karen. V
Bryan Murahashi06-May-2006 03:33
Beautiful photo of these blossoms. Like the just opening buds. GMV.
Greg Harp06-May-2006 02:29
Wonderful macro. Voted
Herb 06-May-2006 02:25
Nice image
Karen Leaf06-May-2006 01:43
such a pretty flower and berries. Learn something new on your site every day Karen
Guest 06-May-2006 01:01
Just don't eat it beverly--Hey karen this shit kicks ass, but my favorite are your hard luck photos of poverty in WV. PS REK Kicks ass im going to ACLMF in Sep. I bet hes gonna be there along with many more. Ever listen to James McMurtry? As a former H- Addict i can relate to your stuff and I check daily.
Kathy Pedersen06-May-2006 00:26
Very delicate subject with the strong green background. Beautiful image. Vote
Sheila05-May-2006 23:58
Beautiful shot of this very pretty wildflower.
s_barbour05-May-2006 23:38
They are very pretty, nice DOF, extremely pleasant image.
beverley harrison05-May-2006 19:17
very pretty but not too sure i want it in my garden!!
Barb05-May-2006 18:13
Such beauty and to think it is poisonous. Wonderful shot . GMV
royalld05-May-2006 17:57
Very nice DOF.
I understand catepillars eat plants like this.
It, in turn, makes them poisonous as butterflies, thus keeping predators at bay.
laine8205-May-2006 17:51
Now that is a beauty....looks can be deceiving huh :>)
Guest 05-May-2006 17:16
Excellent compostion, sharp details, and superb colors. Voted.
Beverly Wickersham05-May-2006 16:44
Very nice job. Good detail, and a nice background.
Arno Meintjes Wildlife05-May-2006 16:21
Exellent shot!
Al Chesworth05-May-2006 15:41
Very delicate, well pictured and a nice subdued background.
jypsee05-May-2006 15:32
I like the composition; and I always like the local info on flowers.
Coleen Perilloux Landry05-May-2006 15:20
Wonderful sharpness for the fine features.
Gayle P. Clement05-May-2006 14:53
A beautiful spiky flower. You captured it well.
purpod05-May-2006 14:50
Xllnt macro, Karen ~ your details are incredible! And thanx for the heads up ;-) GMV again ~
virginiacoastline05-May-2006 14:33
I agree . . excellent sharpness (you must be good at holding still)
Breland05-May-2006 14:10
Wonderful sharpness and color Karen. Nice dof also. GMV
Char05-May-2006 13:41
This is wonderful Karen, I really love this shot! v
Katie Chew05-May-2006 13:12
Nice shot
Bob B.05-May-2006 13:03
Great shot! I like the composition.
Guest 05-May-2006 12:58
As Bob Dylan sings:
Is that a smile I see behind your face?
Will it lead me to glory or to disgrace?
Jvan Photography05-May-2006 12:56
Pretty little flowers. I like the solid green background, and the way the flower is set off to the side. Thanks for the heads up that the berries are poisonous...it I ever make to to WV I will know not to eat White Baneberries now :-)
Gary Blanchette05-May-2006 12:25
Yet with the deadly caution they are so beautiful and enticing. Nice shot!
Guest 05-May-2006 12:05
Superb image and dof
Guest 05-May-2006 11:16
Wonderful image and description.
joanteno05-May-2006 11:06
Exellent shot!