Milkweed Milkweed Seed Milkweed Pod Whi Tapestries

Close-up of a milkweed pod burst open to reveal the silky fibers and golden seeds that will break loose and float where the breeze takes them.

On a walk through Horizon Marsh in late November, one can still find beauty in nature despite the gray, overcast skies. The plants, their flowers spent, have left behind bright red berries for birds or intricate seed hulls unfurled, their contents scattered. ©2016 Mary R Machare

Photographed in mid-winter is this close-up image of a cluster of milkweed seed pods, resembling a bird in flight. Illuminated by both direct & reflected sunlight from newly fallen snow, the feathery, gossamer-stranded seeds still cling to their graceful dried pods.

On a walk through Horizon Marsh in late November, one can still find beauty in nature despite the gray, overcast skies. The plants, their flowers spent, have left behind bright red berries for birds or intricate seed hulls unfurled, their contents scattered. ©2016 Mary R Machare

Seemingly studying its own shadow in the snow as if it were another creature, "Me & My Shadow" captures a lone, dried milkweed pod with bent stem, bravely withstanding the elements on a cold & sunny mid-winter's day in the country. Featured message: Peace Text can be customized; card also available without message. Please contact the artist for details!

milkweed pod with seed dispersal