I apologise if you've seen this photo before on my Instagram feed, but I think I may have forgotten to include it into My Sunday Photo posts.
I really like it so I thought I'd share it with you.
I'm linking up with My Sunday Photo over at Photalife.com
Please feel free to pop across to see lots more photographs by clicking here
Have a great weekend and thanks for popping over to my place.
I want to say it's a plant but surely those pencil like top bits are flowers, or are they? So pretty!
ReplyDeleteI thought exactly the same thing Fiona, I've been busy painting and doing art all weekend and I was beginning to think I'd over done it by seeing pencils! It's good to know it's not just me :D
DeleteWow beautiful. I must find you on Instagram I'm not sure if I follow you! #mysundayphoto
ReplyDeleteI thought so too Hannah. I saw it and just had to grab my camera. I now have the head with all the seeds drying out...ready to plant more for next year. I'll look forward to seeing you on Instagram.
DeleteHave fun :D
A very striking image! Nature can be amazing in its detail sometimes.
ReplyDeleteThanks Tim, I've been amazed by some photo close-ups, of just how intricate nature can be. That's the beauty of taking photos, I suppose... it really makes you look more closely at things.
DeleteHave a great Sunday
So beautiful, is it going to flower like that all over? I don't think I've ever seen one like that before!
ReplyDeleteYes it will burst into flower like a firework and even then it will still be attractive when it goes to seed. I've collected quite a few to hopefully replant for next year.
DeleteReminds me a bit of a dandelion
ReplyDeleteIt is very like a dandelion isn't it Adam.
DeleteEven more so when it turns to seed.
Hi Denise, I have no idae what flower it is, but it makes a beautiful photo. I bet it was quite stunning when it was fully opened.
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I agree with you Debbie, the Allium is quite stunning even when it goes to seed. I really like them and this one really caught my eye!
DeleteQuite right to publish this image on your blog. that is the most stunning detail. Love it. #MySundayphoto
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you like it John because it certainly caught my eye.
DeleteBeautiful detail, it looks so spiky
ReplyDeleteThank you for linking up
It is rather spikey...a little like a thistle only much larger and rounder. It's great when it opens into full flower but also stunning when it's goes to seed.
DeleteThanks for hosting once again.
What beautiful detail, amazing flower.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you agree Sarah...it just caught my eye and I had to capture it. I was pleased that the shot came out so well.
DeleteOh what a cool pic! Love albums. The close up detail is amazing! Irma is knocking on (down) the door in so florida ....looks like I'm in for a very windy rainy day. Hugs
ReplyDeleteThanks Nan, I was really pleased with the photo.
DeleteI hope you are all safe and well after Irma's visit.
Hugs to you too
Hey that's amazing - I must have missed it on Instagram. I wanted to say it was like the agapathus on your header, but now I'm convinced it's the spectaculum pencilis flower!! Do fill us in! Wren x
ReplyDeleteHehe...I thought exactly the same thing Wren! Pencils :D
DeleteAre you ready for this...
Allium is a genus of monocotyledonous flowering plants that includes hundreds of species, including the cultivated onion, garlic, scallion, shallot, leek, and chives
Well you asked for it! x
this is so pretty, I wonder how difficult it would be to paint? I think one would need to use a lightbox to get accuracy of the points first!
ReplyDeleteOkay I'm willing to let you go ahead and paint it...let me know how difficult it is before I commit to anything.
DeleteI think it's way above my ability!
It is pretty though isn't it and do the spikes remind you of pencils too?
very nice shot :) we had a bunch of those in the front garden but they didnt seem to last very long :/
ReplyDeleteI saw this one outside of my Medical Practice and asked permission to shoot and snip it Jennifer. Mine in my garden didn't seem to last long either...but maybe the seeds from this one will fair better for me next year. We shall have to wait and see :D
DeleteOh, my, what an amazing photo. Nature's art! I could look at it again and again.
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I love it Irene and was even thinking about having a large print blown up to put on my wall.
DeleteHopefully the seeds I collected will germinate next summer for me to have lots more!
Fantastic photograph - it almost looks like a pretend flower from a fantasy.
ReplyDeleteSandy xx