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Tuesday, November 19, 2013

The Beauty of Thistles


processed with Kim's textures "kk_isobel" and "warmgrunge"

While I was recently walking around the lake with Jo, I decided to also hike a bit into the adjacent state park afterwards. The weather was so nice - sunny, but more on the cooler side. The light was beautiful, and I enjoyed this extra hour outside, photographing trees and thistles.

processed with Kim's textures "golden" and "warmlyvintage"

I love the dried thistles. Their shapes are so unique, the little "arms" that seem to wrap around the seed head look so intriguing. They really make this wildflower stand out in the fall.


Even their shadow is special! They look fabulous alone as well as in a crowd! We certainly don't have a shortage here!

processed with Kim's texture "vintagetexture"

This is my contribution to this week's Texture Tuesday over at Kim Klassen's blog.

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22 comments:

  1. Our photosNovember 19, 2013 at 6:45 AM

    Beautiful are the photos!
    Greetings, RW & SK

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  2. AnonymousNovember 19, 2013 at 7:02 AM

    Stunning!!!

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  3. Seraphinas PhantasieNovember 19, 2013 at 7:29 AM

    Marvelous photos and amazing texture work. I like it !
    Best regards, Synnöve

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  4. JanetNovember 19, 2013 at 8:50 AM

    Huge thistle fan here and I have to say those are some gorgeous captures! I especially love the one of the solitary thistle with its "arms" curled up over its head! Stunning light, composition and processing!

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  5. Viv@Thoughts from the DesktopNovember 19, 2013 at 8:50 AM

    I too love these plants we call them Teasels in the UK they are so photographic.

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  6. S. EtoleNovember 19, 2013 at 9:34 AM

    I haven't seen any of these since we lived out west. They do have a beauty all their own.

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  7. ginaNovember 19, 2013 at 10:05 AM

    Oh, my goodness -- these are gorgeous! I love the tones and composition. Your processing is perfect. There is beauty in the simplest things.

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  8. BeverlyNovember 19, 2013 at 10:18 AM

    Lovely autumn pieces! I love the one of the shadows!

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  9. Rosie GreyNovember 19, 2013 at 10:41 AM

    I love thistles, too! I love the muted tones here - wonderful texture work!

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  10. BecsNovember 19, 2013 at 12:23 PM

    Great captures. I love the contrast of the spikey thistles and the soft background. Lovely processing and textures too.

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  11. Elephant's ChildNovember 19, 2013 at 12:48 PM

    They are, like leafless trees, incredibly elegant. And I love their simplicity. Thank you.

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  12. aspiritofsimplicityNovember 19, 2013 at 2:38 PM

    great! That last shot is really nice. I like thistle also.

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  13. Sally HNovember 19, 2013 at 2:41 PM

    Wow, Carola! These are just stunning! Teasels are one of my favourite plants

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  14. BarbaraNovember 19, 2013 at 3:14 PM

    I love all the different plays on the thistles from the shadows to the close ups. Beaautiful

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  15. JeanneNovember 19, 2013 at 7:21 PM

    Love your shots of these thistles! They are pretty amazing

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  16. AnonymousNovember 20, 2013 at 12:10 AM

    Die Textur auf den Disteln ist wunderschön ,so kommt sie Form toll heraus . Ich habe auch noch welche im garten stehen die darauf warten fotografiert zu werden.
    Herzlichen Gruss Patricia

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  17. Magic Love CrowNovember 20, 2013 at 6:31 PM

    Love these photos! Stunning! Mother nature is so beautiful o)

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  18. Kim KlassenNovember 22, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    so very special..... truly love your work.

    thank you for linking up with TT... have a beautiful weekend.

    xo, Kim

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  19. aeneeNovember 22, 2013 at 10:42 AM

    I love thistles too, wonderful shots, all of them !!
    over from TT
    aenee/Lily

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  20. Maria OntiverosNovember 22, 2013 at 9:58 PM

    Oh my gosh!!! Check out my post from yesterday: http://gallorganico.blogspot.com/2013/11/thoughts-on-blogs-and-blogging.html
    I have very similar thistle pictures. I saw them at a cross country meet and stopped in my tracks to photograph them.
    Rinda

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  21. pattyNovember 23, 2013 at 6:39 PM

    these are lovely, Carola! I have always been fascinated with thistles too.

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  22. ValNovember 26, 2013 at 1:34 AM

    Beautiful!

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