Atgofion has nominated me to do this again so I am adding another 7 to the original 14!
Some of my pics are new, some are old, some have appeared on Instagram already (in colour). Some of the subjects have special significance for me, some have special significance for friends, some are just pretty pictures.
With regards choosing nominees. I really don’t enjoy doing that. So I am going to use this opportunity to nominate new bloggers and new followers to help them enter the fold of this lovely community. There is no obligation, and anyone else who wants to take part is very welcome to do so!
The rules are: Seven days. Seven black and white photos of your life. No people. No explanation. Challenge someone new each day.
Today’s nominee is:
YOU – I’m about done with the nominating for now! Feel free to join in.
Here are colour pics of the subject, Eryngium bourgatii, which show Linda’s comment to be spot on!
The Arty Plantsman 
This is incredible! Ummm… oMG! I have something but I wrote it my journal. For next week. 😉
I will stop when my brain stops. 😅😅😅
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Nice contrasty sharp thingy! 🙂
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This is a very interesting pattern in black and white. Looks very course and sharp. 😊💗
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Ok, my guess is a variegated thistle. That guess is really a fantasy because to my knowledge there isn’t such a thing, but there it is!
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Spot on actually Linda! It is an Eryngium, some of which have naturally variegated leaves.
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I was right? It was one of those “it looks like it, but it can’t possibly be it.” yay me! haha! I have plenty of thistle in my back yard that will be bulldozed under when we build the garage. You can have all you want. I walk barefoot outside and I curse everytime I step on one that Bill’s mowed so it appears harmless until the last minute. Ouchie!
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You were right indeed. I added a colour pic now. I recall more than 20 years ago planting some of these in the old garden and Susans mum weeding them all out whilst we were on vacation.
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Haha!!! Those non-plant people have no idea! But then again I like the looks of dandelions on the lawn and Indian Paintbrush springing up here and there. One year, Bill left the mowing so long that tiny Queen Anne’s Lace started to grow. He mowed around that patch all summer and they made a beautiful island of white lacy flowers in the green lawn. He said that was HIS garden. I simply loved it, but I’m sure the passing motorists must have thought we were mad.
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Many people here deliberately try to grow Indian Paintbrush with little success. I think it is semi-parasitic and needs the right host or something. Queen Anne’s Lace is a lovely thing so I do not blame Bill at all! We grow two similar plants – Selinum wallichianum and the black leaved form (Ravenswing) of our native cow parsley.
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I think we are talking about two different plants. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilosella_aurantiaca is the one we all indian paintbrush here, there is also a yellow version. I think the one you are referring to is from the western part of the US.
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Indeed I was and this one is new to me😄
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It’s usually in sandy soil and when you see them, there are usually a lot of them.
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Correction. No it isn’t new to me as it grows as a weed in my garden too. I knew it by the previous latin name.😄. I like it too but try to prevent too much seedin around.
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Yes, it can be a bit of a bully! The more common name here is hawkweed. I think a Lady from your part of the world brought over here, if I remember my botanical history.
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Probably. It is a European native.
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I could have sworn it was a Lady Hawksworth, but I can’t find it now.
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This would make a great album cover :O) x
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Had not thought of that but you are right Lisa😊
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Totally amazing how making it black and white transforms it.
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This is fantastic! I really love the texture on both the color and BW❤️
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Thank you. It is a lovely plant anyway. All those bees cannot be wrong!
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Wow! I really like the lighting effect in the B&W pic. The last one is my fave though. What an interesting photo. Love this funny shape flower, the bee and the lavender shade. Just perfect.
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Thank you my friend😍
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The pleasure is all mine!
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That color is incredible! I’d like to have a pencil in that exact hue. 😊😘
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I did draw one once Lisa and I think something in the Derwent Artists set is close. I will see if I can work out what I used.
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Thank you! Such a gorgeous color! I bet that drawing is beautiful…hoping to see more of your archives. 😊💗
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There isn’t much to be honest Lisa. I have not been doing this for that long!
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It looks as if you have mastered it fast. You inspire me. The onion just blows my mind, it looks as if it is a picture. So talented my friend. ❤🎨🤗
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Thank you Lisa. I am in awe of your talent you know. ❤
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