tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9437006.post2532196813717139333..comments2024-02-15T03:29:30.431-06:00Comments on Rome of the West: Forest Park at SunsetMark S. Abelnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692448528819277158noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9437006.post-45128555820022772562009-09-22T15:54:16.738-05:002009-09-22T15:54:16.738-05:00Goldenrod it is; a common garden ornamental. You m...Goldenrod it is; a common garden ornamental. You may have been wondering because of the plant's reputation as an inducer of hay fever: but contrary to common perception, goldenrod is usually not responsible; the pollen is too heavy to stay airborne long, unlike the simultaneously flourishing ragweed, with much finer pollen. Goldenrod is showier though, so gets the blame.Bill Thayerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02886303667373204197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9437006.post-22436181674544428662009-09-16T16:41:19.078-05:002009-09-16T16:41:19.078-05:00Which lens were you using, might I ask? Seems like...Which lens were you using, might I ask? Seems like 35mm or 50mm... but I can't be sure.<br /><br />Also, I do think that's goldenrod you captured in the middle of this series.Jeff Geerlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09010599481447232016noreply@blogger.com