remember the time

dinghysailor1

remember the time

Scabious is much too ugly a name for this delightful bloom (scabiosa) otherwise know as the pincushion flower. It’s a wonderfully long flowering perennial and older varieties have a gorgeous delicate fragrance.

This particular plant is (even) older than me (! ? !) and has been carefully tended by my dad for decades as it came (via a removal van) from the house I was born in.

Captured during a recent shower Its lovely scent is a great reminder of summers past. . .

:)))

Greenery is from a nearby heather and this was taken in the same rain as summer shower

so it was well worth getting slightly damp!

;))

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remember the time by dinghysailor1
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  • Mary Campbell

    Mary Campbell

    Love the muted colors of this flower. It is so old perhaps it’s one of those heirloom varieties, as you don;t see these lovely colors in the nursery here.

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    teehee mary… are you calling us old ..lolol… ;))))))

    Yes it really is a beautiful specimen – and so far I haven’t had much longevity with it in scottish winters.. but am still trying and more cuttings will be on their way from milder southern climes…

    thanks for you lovely comment !

  • Autismmom

    Autismmom

    lovely capture of the drops!

  • Maggieposh

    Maggieposh

    Amazing detail , and so very pretty..well done ..Miss P

  • Jen Whyte

    Jen Whyte

    Maggie, this is just gorgeous … love the angle and the way the raindrops are studding the flower like diamonds. This flower takes me right back to my childhood too!

  • wildflower83

    wildflower83

    beautiful

  • eseffpe

    eseffpe

    wow this is gorgeous! so refreshing!

  • lianne

    lianne

    Oh Maggie I just absolutely love this – it has such a nostalgic feel to it and all those wonderful raindrops! Just a gorgeous picture and such a lovely memory besides!

  • hilarydougill

    hilarydougill

    You can always call it by its proper name of Scabiosa, Dipsacaceae. Glorious macro of this wonderful flower and such a pretty colour enhanced by the raindrops. Beautiful picture. hugsxxx

  • SueAnne

    SueAnne

    It is a very pretty flower, I love the colros and the drops of water. The greens around it really place it in a nice settings

  • Diane Rodriguez

    Diane Rodriguez

    Very Beautiful, the dew/rain drops and the texture of the evergreens next to it. Such a great combination. Soft and Yet “Tactile”

  • Rickyd

    Rickyd

    Into favs what else can i say about this?

  • Mar Silva

    Mar Silva

    How beautiful. This looks like a delicate glass flower. Excellent focus and lighting, too.

  • salsbells69

    salsbells69

    What a beautiful flower..so wonderfully captured. I havent seen one of these before! Gorgeous :D

  • Sean Farragher

    Sean Farragher

    beautiful

  • brian pendrey

    brian pendrey

    stunning ding

  • Agnes McGuinness

    Agnes McGuinness

    Stunning. I really love it. So crispy looking:)

  • Richard Veal

    Richard Veal

    Beautiful capture dinger. The water droplets really add to the beauty.

  • dougie1

    dougie1

    beautiful!

  • eaglewatcher

    eaglewatcher

    Very Nice!! Interesting colors!

  • Tom Gomez

    Tom Gomez

    Super capture, lovely soft colour …

  • Phil Threlfall

    Phil Threlfall

    Wow, this is a nice piece of work Maggie.

  • Clive King

    Clive King

    great capture Ding. Love the moisture on the petals.

  • hcroft

    hcroft

    Brilliant shot Maggie well done x

  • Sharon Johnstone

    Sharon Johnstone

    Stunning shot!!

  • debsphotos

    debsphotos

    OMG…Maggie!!!!! This is a wonderful bloom…perfectly captured!!! And with a lovely history!!! Very special indeed!!! Love it!! *-)

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    thanks so much everyone for all your wonderful comments and especially you debs for your lovely infectious enthusiam!!
    :))))
    cheers
    ding xx

  • Angel Perry

    Angel Perry

    I have never seen one like this before! Beautiful.

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    wow thanks angel! its a bit of an overlooked old fashioned kind of flower here – a herbacious perennial for a country cottage garden or large border – and doesnt fit modern bedding schemes ..so I’m dellghted you like it and am really glad to share ..
    Thanks again my friend
    :)))

  • DesImages

    DesImages

    It is a gorgeous flower, and I enjoyed reading the history of it. Like Mary has said, the colours are ones you don’t see much any more, which is a pity because they are beautiful and delicate.

  • phil1950

    phil1950

    Nice shot, great capture of the water droplets, like the soft focus

  • Wendy Slee

    Wendy Slee

    Maggie this is just so exquisite! what a truly beautiful image!

  • Marilyn Harris

    Marilyn Harris

    A gorgeous flower beautifully enhanced by the raindrops!! It is lovely that you have something so very special!!!

  • blamo

    blamo

    lovely contrast between the flower and the greenery ….....top notch

  • handprintz

    handprintz

    Simply stunning,beautiful colours and capture

  • Kathryn Potempski

    Kathryn Potempski

    amazing capture,just love this shot.

  • Robin Brown

    Robin Brown

    Yeh I agree Dinghy, the name couldn’t be worse. Its so diametrically opposed to the flower it should be renamed. Yeh your right I’m playing with big words for fun, it lets people know I’m a fun loving guy.
    This is a stunning floral & a fabulous shot too!! xx

  • Sensiworld

    Sensiworld

    Lovely shot !

  • Mariaan Krog Art Portfolio

    Mariaan Krog A...

    Perfect! Beautiful capture!

  • EdgeOfReality

    EdgeOfReality

    This is sooo pretty and I agree with you about the name. (love the droplets of water)

  • Andrew S

    Andrew S

    Lovely soft capture Ding, so well done

  • Michael Oubridge

    Michael Oubridge

    Simply stunning Maggie, love the rain drops on it also

  • Mayina

    Mayina

    Beautiful flower!

  • Tom Vaughan

    Tom Vaughan

    wonderful composition, maggie!

  • Christopher Ewing

    Christopher E...

    awesome detail on this! both shots are Beautiful!

  • reflector

    reflector

    A fantastic capture ! Great levels of detail and strong colours !

  • Cherished

    Cherished

    Beautiful capture all round.

  • The InnerNortherns International Photography Group

    The InnerNorth...

    strange flower looks like a fairy dress made from tissue paper ?

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    Great capture

  • Kristina K

    Kristina K

    lovely , so soft :) k

  • amarica

    amarica

    Instant fav. Absolutely gorgeous!!!!

  • foxfoto

    foxfoto

    Gorgeous Maggie – the story, the photo – awesome!!!

  • LindaR

    LindaR

    what a beautiful bloom ~ enriched by the rain ~ wonderful Maggie~!! xx

  • Sharon Perrett

    Sharon Perrett

    Beautiful macro Ding, how lovely to here the story behind the flower :))

  • terezadelpilar

    terezadelpilar

    Here I go again, looking for room to applaud you :)) Fabulous macro, with the rain drops, so spiritual, so magical, soooooo everything!!

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    wow thanks tereza for your lovely warm comments tonight :))))

    many many thanks my friend :)

  • Tainia Finlay

    Tainia Finlay

    What a beautiful flower ding! Excellent macro and may it forever bloom for you, loved reading the history of it’s migration!

  • Kelly J

    Kelly J

    How beautiful Maggie :)

  • coffeetea

    coffeetea

    how precious this is!! lovely.

  • Joanne Bradley

    Joanne Bradley

    Beautiful composition! And this flower and coloring really does have an old time feel to it!

  • julie08

    julie08

    Very beautiful:)

  • Dragan Petrovic

    Dragan Petrovic

    Nice shot.

  • Melle

    Melle

    Such a beautiful image. Perfect !!

  • Marilyn Baldey

    Marilyn Baldey

    So soft and beautiful, lovely.

  • Sonya Byrne

    Sonya Byrne

    This is so gorgeous

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    thanks so much indeed.. my dad loved it too when he was in hosp recently.. so thrilled you like it

    :))

  • ega39

    ega39

    Lovely color and I like tre water drops

  • dove99

    dove99

    Takes my breath away!

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    thanks so very much – its a real fave of mine and i’m so thrilled you like it and left such a lovely comment
    cheers
    maggie
    :))

  • ANNABEL S. ALENTON

    ANNABEL S. A...

    love the silvery effect.lovely capture, got to favorite this

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    wow thanks annabel – i really appreciate your lovely visit!
    cheers
    :))

  • scenescapes

    scenescapes

    Unusual looking flower. Haven’t seen one before. Great capture, nice contrast in colors. The raindrops do it for me.

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    thanks heaps.. as a child i took these for granted but as a grown gardener have a real soft spot for them and love the scent and memories…

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