Common Knapweed...
The name hardly does it justice.
Centaurea, it's proper name,
suits it much better.
It sounds like a secret
and hints at a history of magic and mystery.
This weed casts a spell on me
every spring.
Its long ghostly fingers
and shimmering colours
catch my eye
and draw me in
closer
and closer.
This is gorgeous! I so love cornflowers, didn't know they were called Knapweed, learned something new today ;) We call them 'Korenbloemen' (cornflowers) in Dutch. I love your macro photography.
ReplyDeleteI sowed some cornflowers two weeks ago and they are sprouting. In a container because the garden hasn't enough light for them to grow there. I wonder if they'll do ok and will be posting photos if they ever bloom. Cross our fingers!
Marian
Thank you so much Marian, you always leave me the most beautiful, encouraging comments. My macro photos really improved when I got a better quality lens, now I find the camera does all the work for me!
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ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful series of pictures, Rosemary.
ReplyDeletePerfect photographed.
Best regards, Irma
geweldig dit is gewoon sprookjesachtig.
ReplyDeleteYou made beautiful photos of this plant. I don't see it as weed. Groetjes, Hetty
ReplyDeleteHello Dear Rosemery
ReplyDeleteYou are a great artist photographer.
Great pictures.
Stunning.
I wish you a nice weekend.
Kisses and greetings.
Lucia
This weed, as you call him, has wonderful pictures. :)
ReplyDeleteI thought it's a garden flower, Rosemary. I was wrong!
ReplyDeleteamazing colors! have a great monday
ReplyDeletexoxo, Juliana | PJ’ Happies :)
Beautiful pictures and photo 5 is especially wonderful to see. Very nicely done.
ReplyDeleteWarm regards, Helma
I don’t know how should I give you thanks! I am totally stunned by your article. You saved my time. Thanks a million for sharing this article.
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