These photos are some of the more unusual wildflowers that I saw, but I think that you’ll agree with me that they are incredibly beautiful.
I think these photos are of a type of wild garlic. I first noticed it when the heads were unopened and I wondered what it could possibly be, or come to. I revisited this spot several times over the following weeks to follow the progression as the heads opened up.
I don’t know what plant these next photos are of, but I loved the structure, texture and colour of the flowers – especially in the late afternoon light.
I loved the shape and form of the seed pods of this next plant. I think it is a type of vetch?
The tiniest of plants provided great beauty. This next plant and it’s colourful foliage was no bigger than my thumb growing in the cracks between rocks.
This next series of photos shows the progression of the flowers from buds through to bloom and then to how the plant propagated. The seed capsules were like a merry-go-round waiting to be caught in the wind.
There was still beauty to be seen in flowers and plants that had died and gone to seed.
I was amazed at the beauty that could be found in a seemingly harsh and barren landscape. It pays to sometimes look beyond the big, bright and colourful things that first capture our attention to take in the details and find beauty in the unusual and small things. Most of these plants were no bigger than the size of my hand, if not smaller. I hope you enjoyed this lot of photos.
A beautiful series of photos showing how perfect nature can be. You really have used light to the maximum effect. Shall share these tomorrow with a couple of favorite photographer friends . . .
Thanks Eha – always happy for you to share my posts with others. I love taking photos in the late afternoon with that dreamy golden light. 🙂
Beautiful photos! So cool to see those plants, it’s amazing how different nature can be in different parts of the world.
Thank you. I got so much delight in finding these unusual plants and flowers this season so I’m glad that others can enjoy them too. 🙂
A very nice idea to share. I like 🙂
So pretty. They all look so delicate compared to their surroundings. Much like Australian wildflowers in the desert.
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I’m so enjoying your flower pictures–what beauty you are enjoying!
Thanks Melissa. Following your blog on your daughters progress with interest and prayers.
Absolutely stunning flowers and photos Andrea. Who would imagine that such delicate beauties would be living there. One of them reminds me of a Venus Flytrap (with the little hairs around the edge). Do you know if it opens and closes? All the best, Terri
Hi Terri, I had the same thought when I first saw that little one, but after close inspection found that it didn’t open and close. I have certainly been surprised with the beautiful flowers that were around in Spring this year.