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
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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.

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23 comments:

  1. HappyKSeptember 12, 2019 at 10:26 PM

    Wow those pictures are wonderful. So clear and crisp.

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  2. Pink RoseSeptember 12, 2019 at 10:32 PM

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

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  3. DeniseinVASeptember 12, 2019 at 10:54 PM

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

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  4. Ginny HartzlerSeptember 12, 2019 at 10:55 PM

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

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  5. CheerfulMonkSeptember 13, 2019 at 2:19 AM

    They turned out great!

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  6. Francisco Manuel Carrajola OliveiraSeptember 13, 2019 at 4:27 AM

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

    Andarilhar
    Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
    O prazer dos livros

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  7. AnnSeptember 13, 2019 at 4:47 AM

    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

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  8. Yamini MacLeanSeptember 13, 2019 at 5:45 AM

    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

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  9. eileeninmdSeptember 13, 2019 at 6:06 AM

    Hello,

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

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  10. ushasuryaSeptember 13, 2019 at 7:03 AM

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

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  11. Nancy ChanSeptember 13, 2019 at 9:26 AM

    Your thistle shots are beautiful! Have a great day!

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  12. MadSnapper n BeauSeptember 13, 2019 at 9:40 AM

    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!

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  13. ClickNCameraSeptember 13, 2019 at 9:53 AM

    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.

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  14. RuthieSeptember 13, 2019 at 11:09 AM

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

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  15. Red Rose AlleySeptember 13, 2019 at 11:20 AM

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

    Have a gentle weekend.

    ~Sheri

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  16. Hootin AnniSeptember 13, 2019 at 1:09 PM

    Pretty images of the field of whistle

    And, yes we need cooler temps

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  17. Hootin AnniSeptember 13, 2019 at 1:09 PM

    Pretty images of the field of whistle

    And, yes we need cooler temps

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  18. Ruth HiebertSeptember 13, 2019 at 1:54 PM

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

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  19. StevenSeptember 13, 2019 at 2:02 PM

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

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  20. harrySeptember 13, 2019 at 8:06 PM

    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.

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  21. UnknownSeptember 13, 2019 at 9:00 PM

    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.

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  22. Carol- Beads and BirdsSeptember 14, 2019 at 3:56 AM

    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

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  23. Laura. MSeptember 14, 2019 at 6:29 AM

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

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