Field of Lace
by Doug Kreuger
Title
Field of Lace
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Doug Kreuger
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“Field of Lace” —Original photography by Doug Kreuger
It’s August, and the peak of summer in Northern IL. At this time of the year, the fields near my home are covered in lace; Queen Anne’s Lace that is.
This delicate-looking, tall wildflower is a standout favorite of mine. Its large, flat, white tops remind me of clusters of snowflakes, while its fragrance offers a hint of carrots. In fact, Queen Anne’s Lace is also called “Wild Carrot”, and the carrots of today were once cultivated from this plant. Although the large tap root (carrot) is edible, the leaves of this plant are toxic, and may irritate your skin.
Do Not attempt to eat Queen Anne’s Lace unless you are a qualified plant expert, because, there is a similar-looking plant called Water Hemlock, which can be fatal, if consumed by humans.
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August 8th, 2014
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Comments (35)
Johanna Hurmerinta
Beautiful photo and great composition, Doug :) LF
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thanks again Johanna! I have incorporated a portion of this photograph in a new oil painting, (I will be uploading soon) "White Lace and Promises Abandoned".
Hanne Lore Koehler
Revisiting to admire this wonderful composition, Doug! Gorgeous meadow of Queen Anne's lace! L/F
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thanks again, Hanne! I have plans to add a white, Queen Anne-styled, Victorian Home beyond the distant tree line. I will let you know when it's done.
Randy Burns
You have captured one of my favorite wildflowers here. I love Queen Anne's Lace. Beautiful work. F/L
Maya Bukhina
Very beautiful image !
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thank you Maya! I can hardly believe a year has almost passed since I photographed this field...
Nava Thompson
Doug--this is beautiful. (we have had so much rain--everything is like Jack and the Beanstalk) lvf
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thanks again my deer Friend! Let me know if you need me to come by with my chainsaw and clear you a path? LOL…
Penny Meyers
Doug, I just love your composition and focus here, and what a beautiful field of lace it is!!
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thank you very much Penny! Sometime down the road, I'd like to do an oil painting from this reference, perhaps, adding an abandoned farmhouse in the background.
Jack Zulli
Lovely scene, pleasing to view Doug;)
Doug Kreuger replied:
Many thanks Jack for all of your wonderful comments and support! —Much appreciated!
Sandra Clark
Doug this is so pretty I am always excited to wonder through your galleries to see the art work you have ecreated
Joyce Dickens
Wow, I think you hit the "Jackpot" my friend!!! What an awesome sight and so beautifully captured - I love your pov! jd
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thanks Joyce, I must have taken one hundred pictures of this field I couldn't stop myself, it was so breathtaking!!!