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Thursday, September 12, 2019

Thistle


I thought I had completely missed the opportunity to shoot any thistle this year.  And even when I saw this today, I thought this is not going to be good.  It was down a bank at the edge of a ditch.  Probably 10-12 ft from where I sat.  And no place to pull out of the road.

So, I sat in the car, and rolled down Roger's window and tried a few shots
.

I was quite happy with these results.  Though there was a bunch lower down  that did not get any results worth showing.  Of course they were the ones with butterflies on them.


About the time I was stopping, this bumble bee flew into the frame.

23 comments:

happyone said...

Wow those pictures are wonderful. So clear and crisp.

Pink Rose said...

Hi Rose beautiful pics my friend,hope you have a lovely day xx

DeniseinVA said...

Oh wow, these are gorgeous Rose! Your photos are great :)

Ginny Hartzler said...

Your pictures are really stunning! You have taken the lowly thistle to a new level.

CheerfulMonk said...

They turned out great!

Francisco Manuel Carrajola Oliveira said...

Fotografias maravilhosas e aproveito para desejar um bom fim-de-semana.

Andarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
O prazer dos livros

Ann said...

These are wonderful. Amazing that they were taken through a car window from that far away and still came out so clear and crisp.
I always liked the look of thistle

Yamini MacLean said...

Hari OM
Very neat! For overall effect, I find the first image the most pleasing to the eye, but getting the bee-bomber was definitely a bonus! YAM xx

eileeninmd said...

Hello,

I like the pretty purple thistle, a pretty pop of color. Happy Friday, have a great weekend!

ushasurya said...

Nice images !! I like the light lavender shade here !
Devi :)

Nancy Chan said...

Your thistle shots are beautiful! Have a great day!

MadSnapper said...

these are amazing and I don't think they could have been any better. I love that first one, they look like female models... the shapes of the cones and the purple hair.. gorgeous! you done Good!

ClickNCamera said...

Too cool! Love the bumble bee shot. I'm not sure if that is the same variety of thistle as in the mountains, so don't try this without research. The ones I'm familiar with are eatable and taste like celery. Just one of those crazy things I remember from camping.

Ruthie said...

YOu found beautiful light in which to capture the lovely details. Friendship

Red Rose Alley said...

Oh, the thistle is so lovely, Rose. And even prettier with a bumble bee visiting it. : )

Have a gentle weekend.

~Sheri

Hootin Anni said...

Pretty images of the field of whistle

And, yes we need cooler temps

Hootin Anni said...

Pretty images of the field of whistle

And, yes we need cooler temps

Ruth Hiebert said...

Sometimes we just have to take whatever we get in pictures. These great shots.

Steven said...

Splendid clarity and light captured in these shots of the thistle! Especially from so far away.

harry said...

Lovely nature shots. I like all three, but I think the middle one is best. I do not participate in Captcha verification, so if I am remembered I can continue to respond; if challenged I cannot.

Unknown said...

Amazed that you took these from your vehicle. The first one is so intriguing and made think of a dance troupe. And i loved the bumble bee at work.

Carol- Beads and Birds said...

I love thistles. So much that I have a tattoo of a thistle with bees buzzing around it just above my right knee and off to the right a bit. Great pictures.
xx, Carol

Laura. M said...

Por fin lo lograste!! Y estupendas capturas.
Un abrazo.

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