Pincushion Flower Macro, Scabiosa Caucasia by Andrew Jones
Pincushion Flower (Scabiosa Caucasia) growing in my garden in County Kilkenny in Ireland. Its a perennial, which grows to about 1.5 meters each year with multiple flowers each one atop a long stem. It has a very pretty bud (first photo below) before opening into this dramatic bloom with delicate white petals. Shortly after this stage the anthers open (second photograph). Thanks to CdnSue for the help with identification.
D200
AF Micro Nikkor 105mm 1:2.8D
Flower Macro has been featured in the following groups:
Flowers in Macro 7th December 2010
Nature’s Wonders 15th December 2010
Friends of Bangor and North Down Camera Club, Northern Ireland 24th December 2010
Comments
Thank you Ray
– Andrew Jones
Bravo!!
Thank you Ken, much appreciated.
– Andrew Jones
sorry – i have no idea of the name- what a gorgeous set of 3! The shades of green ( sorry! ) are beautiful:-)
Many thanks for your lovely comment, I’m sure I’ll eventually identify this! Much appreciated, Andrew
– Andrew Jones
Thank you very much for this feature in the Group Elaine. Much appreciated, Andrew
– Andrew Jones
Gorgeous!
Thank you, for your most kind comment, Andrew
– Andrew Jones
Lovely close up Andrew….congratulations
Many thanks I appreciate your visit and comment, Andrew
– Andrew Jones
Congratulations on your feature in Flowers in Macro
Beautiful shot!
Thank you so much for your encouraging comment Natalie, much appreciated, Andrew
– Andrew Jones
CONGRATULATIONS on your wonderful feature, great WORK and well earned.
Thank you Andrea
– Andrew Jones
Beautiful, love the trio
Thank you very much Penelope, most kind of you to stop by and comment.
– Andrew Jones
Interesting and beautiful flower! Huge CoNgRaTuLaTiOnS on your feature! :-)
Thenk you Maxy. very nice to recieve your kind comment, Andrew
– Andrew Jones