Flowering Rocket Bokeh-Dancing

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Explore: 7-8-09 (Front Page) Thank you my dear Flickr friends.

Anybody know the name of this flowering plant? It was over six-foot tall and looked like monster asparagus. Until it is identified, we shall call it a Flowering Rocket. I caught this guy bokeh-dancing.

Bokeh-Dancing (def.): The custom of dancing in the spirit with drunken, out-of-focus partners, either male or female. It is believed that Timothy Leary engaged in bokeh-dancing in the 1960s, especially when tripping on LSD. He supposedly first uttered this now famous quote while bokeh-dancing: “"Turn on, Tune in, Drop out."". It is also believed that Tiny Tim's tiptoed through the bokeh before the tulips.

Note: Common Mullein is the name of this wildflower according to pieceoflace, UGArdener, and kellyburnham. Thank you all! I will however retain the Flowering Rocket name though since it goes better with the story.

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Jean-François Chamberlan says:

Magnifique bokeh !
Love it !
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geobahalos says:

Wow, amazing capture.
Superb work, lovely composition!!!

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Anirban (Hold yr clicks a moment plz... I'm bz) says:

E X C E L L E N T!!!!
So beautiful!
Like it very much!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Giorgio Ghezzi says:

Hi Don, stunning yellow and great bokeh!!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

picolojojo says:

Great image,,,BEAUTIFUL.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

The Family Dog says:

Great bokeh , and well composed !
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pieceoflace says:

Good morning Don...and Lacey to your rescue again. It's Common Mullein (Verbascum thapsus)...a very common wildflower.

PS...the bill will be put into the mail for you this morning :-)
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

DulichVietnam360° says:

great bokeh !!!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

parisinita says:

Amazing shot, I love it !!!!

Thanks for stopping by
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Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

UGArdener says:

pieceoflace beat me to it, but here is probably more than you probably wanted to know about mullein:

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mullein
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♥ ṡhøώ ṃε υɾ ρïχ ♥ says:

LOL.....great bokeh dancing....sweeeet Don.......Have a super day....
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Vainsang says:

Beautiful bokeh for sure!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

mjose_almeida says:

Gorgeous flower or plant,great colors and magnific bokeh. EXcelent work my friend i love it

Thanks for sharing also the interesting descrition about bokeh

Una buona giornata per te :))**

GG

PS: I dont know the name of the flower but i sujest that y put in the group" ID please" that normaly they know.
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Lovely shot Don.

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ron-k.. says:

Very nice...
Great shot, wonderful details and composition..
Great day to you Don..
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

shadyezz says:

a superb shot my friend :)
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Nejdet Düzen says:

Beautiful close up, Don..
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

leslie*thomson says:

nice bokeh don!
(my thoughts are with you and your family today)
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Antonello! says:

Beautiful detail and bokeh!
Hugs Don!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

huda mamat says:

splendid shot !! i love it Don
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

SebastianPhotography says:

.wonderful composition

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paul mezzer says:

another great shot with a nice bokeh, my friend

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BK Davis Photography says:

Awesome capture.
Great use of dof.

Thanks for stopping by
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mik5156 (busy with work) says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Photos of QUALITY to Smile About /POST 1 COMMENT ON 2, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Beautiful shot and bokeh. HBW!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

FoNgEtZ says:

Simply awesome Don.
The quality of your photos are consistently excellent.
You're really a genius in your craft.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

pieceoflace says:

Here you go...

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_mullein
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Gertrude153 says:

Bei mir vor der Türe steht auch so ein Prachtexemplar:-), tolles Foto Don.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

gaby50gigi - (...off and on...) says:

wonderful composition...great focus and DOF!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

matfer says:

Beautiful macro, perfect bokeh!!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

flickrfanmk2007 says:

Nice focus!

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T i s d a l e says:

Some Super Duper Focusing Here Don....Marvelous Sharpness,Clarity and Outstanding Bokeh. Wonderful Light and Color. This is a wildflower though the name escapes me at the moment. Have a Good Wednesday.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

kellyburnham says:

I think the plant is Mullein, Don. The leaves can be used in a treatment for asthma. (Verbascum thapsus or Common Mullein)
Terrific capture of this yellow blossom! Excellent bokeh!
Enjoy your day!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Portiman! says:

very nice bokeh... nice details my friend :)
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

oOo Bev oOo ALMOST BETTER !! says:

oOo Beautiful, love the colour but have no idea what it is, Bev oOo
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Fatima Teresa says:

una maravillosa captura te felicito
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mik5156 (busy with work) says:

Beautiful shot.

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LIGSGE says:

Fantastica!
GG
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Ale .... says:

Gorgeous flower!

GG
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Terry Cheng says:

Beautiful colours and focus. Fantastic shot!

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Pisces Romance (very busy) says:

Beautiful flower macro shot my friend! superb detail!

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Kamoteus (A Better Way) says:

hbw my friend!
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Kamoteus (A Better Way) says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called *****BOKEHLICIOUS IMAGE*****, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

msummerchick(Deja-Vu photography) says:

wonderful image..love that bokeh
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Steve-h says:

Great shot ! Lovely dof and compo !!
Thanks for stopping by
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Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

tbower says:

Very fine photo, Don! I like the detail and of course, the bokeh.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Sony200boy (very busy) says:

Not seen this one before - 6 feet! In the Uk any flower that gets that big is called a 'tree'. Nicely framed and shot and love the bokeh, but I wish you would keep it still.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Tumbleweed Photography~Carole~ says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Happy Flowery Friday!!--Everyday~~~, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

stunning Don it's so brilliant my friend
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

eisha_romeo_4(so busy) says:

fantastic shot Don!
as usual composition!
fave!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Cajaflez says:

beautiful bokeh too, but I donot know the name.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

fmc.nikon.d40 says:

Brilliant bokeh....Excellent shot, my friend
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

StarlightHope says:

GREAT sharpness and very lovely bokeh!!!

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© Liz ON / OFF says:

Grogeous!!!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Paulo Veiga says:

Fantastic bokeh Don....HBW
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

mikenpo says:

lovely don
great dof..love the bokeh
wonderful image
excellent
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Miss K.B. says:

wonderful image...beautiful details!!! i love it!!!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Digital Agent says:

I can't help with the name but I can confirm it's beauty here, very well presented, thanks for sharing!!!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Loren Zemlicka says:

Love the bokeh and detail in this Don - wonderful photo.
Nice work!

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Carhove says:

Bellisimos detalles y bokeh, grandisima macro Don.Saludos
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Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

rbsjj (Robin)-trying to catch up : ) says:

lovely shot Don.
love the bokeh-dancing info....funny!!!!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Hawee Ta3kees} هاوي تعكيس says:

Wonderful shot
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Dircinha - OFF says:

Que belo macro de cores maravilhosas... bokeh perfeito!!!
Tenha um dia lindo meu amigo Don!!

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mimicapecod says:

Resembles a non-desert cactus..Nice shot of whatever this is...pretty bokeh too.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

alphazeta says:

Perfect simplicity, a beautiful image. Glorious DOF and bokeh too :-)
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

westrock-bob says:

This is a wonderful photo Don. Sorry no help on id
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Ray Wise says:

HBW.. amazing dof here - well done Don, have a great day.

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Richard Roscoe Photography says:

Great shot!
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iCamPix.Net says:

great capture...nice bokeh
have a great day my friend
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

texaskim81(busy) says:

amazing colors and bokeh! fantastic shot Don
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

ABUELA PINOCHO says:

Invitada a

LAS FLORES Y SU NOMBRE
UNETE Y AYUDA A PONERLE NOMBRE !
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Kiki FL says:

Even if I knew the name I would stick with flowering rocket! Yummy-delicious bokeh, too!
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Hector G Lincz Returning little by little says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Beautiful bokeh, Don. Have a nice day.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

kate053 says:

une image perfect!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Sagebrush7 (Rayann) says:

I like your nick name for the plant it suits it well....great image as always Don!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

zanettco ( Back and slowly recovering! ) says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Friendship Worldwide - Read the rules- SWEEPER RUNNING, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

How delicate this flower is !!! And the beautiful bokeh make it even more delicate... perfect shot my friend ! Real pleasure to see it !!!

have a great day there :)
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Huzhar :-D says:

Great detail and wonderful bokeh. That is so beautiful, thanks for sharing..
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Tea~♥ says:

Beautiful rocket!
Love the dancing bokeh too!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

nanettesol says:

lovely bokeh!!
wonderfull macro!!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Chuck Cutler says:

Great shot Don - meticulous focus and bokeh heaven!

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The Snake 12 says:

fantastic compo & bokeh!!!

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njk1951 says:

Keep on dancin Don!! Lovely shot and fantastic bokeh!!

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Hi, I'm an admin for a group called LIZA'S Enchanting PHOTO-GARDEN!! (INVITED Only!), and we'd love to have this added to the group!

What an adorable Nature-image, dear friend!LOOve the title, too!!!!

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SANYPICTURES says:

superb shot well taken
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peggyhr says:

Gorgeous shot and lovely bokeh! I took some shots of this yesterday out here in BC!

It is a Great Mullen.

Verbascum thapsus
Common Mullen Great Mullen

See: www.mbc.edu/academic/wildflowerstudy/UPD/Scro phulariaceae...
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Carmem says:

Fantastic!!
"Bellísima captura- Beautiful capture "
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Thanks my friend!!!!
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Eduardo Muriedas says:

Que bonita es, muy buen bokeh!! Saludos amigo.

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Sicilian Italiano (home - catching up!) says:

WOW!!! Great one, Don!!!!! Amazing bokeh (dancing, too! You're just too much!!!! I love the explanation you gave with this!)

A 6 ft. tall rocket.....every year I like to add 2 - 3 different types of perenniels to my garden. I'll have to check it out and see if I can get a couple of these!

Great job, as always. FANTASTIC work!!!!!
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kinea says:

uno scatto delizioso!

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mariagraziaschiapparelli says:

We also have this flower here, but I cannot find out the name..Beautiful shot!
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paololivorno says:

FANTASTIC CAPTURE
CONGRATS FP

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Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Bern@t says:

Congratulations!!! your photo reach Explore Front Page
You can download the capture in lab.bernatcasero.com/flickr/frontpagecapture? user=3971272...
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

George Dixon says:

Gorgeous flowers and often very difficult to get a good shot because of the plants very large size. The Romans used the dried plant as a torch.
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edleckert says:

Very nice!

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Carmem says:

I imagine...
She is UNIQUE!!!
Congrats,my friend!!!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

JuDee1 says:

Lovely bokeh to compliment the razor sharp image of the wildflower..
Congratulations on Explore....Simple yet beautiful....Great work as always...
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

natureloving says:

Great bokeh and details, very well done
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Tati@ says:

Really fantastic! Congrats!!!!
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Ray Wise says:

another front conquest sir don!
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me-lek says:

Congratulations on Front Page!

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andie.smith says:

congrats on front page!
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