Triffids!!! They are here! I knew the day would come... Eiram · 2010-10-24: 08:21

They are milkweed! Monarchs favorite place to lay their eggs! Great shots Ray! ArtBee · 2010-10-24: 08:24

yes...like ArtBee say Monachs love them...look for there cocoons on them...green with a gold spot..excellant...we used to throw the pods at passing cars...when i was dumb and young....now i'm just dumb, ;o))~ MARETKA88 · 2010-10-24: 08:29

beautiful... piovi · 2010-10-24: 08:43

Superb pics Ray ! josy63 · 2010-10-24: 09:21

Yes, milkweed. I remember them well growing along the sides of the road. I have not seen them in awhile as so many herbicides have eradicating the plant. Beautiful shots! Love the last one!! HoosierAtHeART · 2010-10-24: 09:25

great captures. Nice work OlyKaz · 2010-10-24: 09:42

that's why so many firebugs are on those seeds! they eat them :) amazing shots!;) onlyricky · 2010-10-24: 10:00

fantastic macros!! model for many photographers! tomie · 2010-10-24: 13:26

So lovely shots! Kozuka · 2010-10-24: 14:06

Great, great shots!! jennye · 2010-10-24: 15:02

Great sharp shots, Ray! darfoster · 2010-10-24: 18:03

Love these..nice to see the insects having their way ..they are so bright and colourful. I haven't ever seen milkweed before..love the shape of the pods. elizzi · 2010-10-24: 18:04

Wow....what great fall scenes! Love the light you've captured in the last two :))) lookagain · 2010-10-24: 20:43

I've never seen those here, or maybe just didn't notice..I'll try to find some next year for the Monarchs...great shots. NellyBly · 2010-10-24: 22:04

I love the mood these photos elicit from me :) lovelove · 2010-10-25: 07:53

Very cool looking and your captured the progression well...SUPER :)) lynnsgallery2 · 2010-10-25: 07:58

So sharp and neat! ????? · 2010-10-25: 23:58

Very good my friend geyabesse · 2010-10-26: 06:01

Reckon you're right...great set Ray ????? · 2010-10-26: 07:38

splendid set ! Davorka · 2010-10-26: 11:12

Fantastic set! wildduck · 2010-10-27: 13:59

They're all great but I love 5 the best! ????? · 2010-10-27: 23:30