The gift of petals
Brunonia australis is also known as Blue Pincushion and Native Cornflower. It is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows widely across Australia being found in woodlands, open forest and sand plains.
The leaves are about 10 cm long and grow from the base. Flowering occurs in spring and early summer, with hemispherical clusters of blue flowers developing on a stem about 50 cm in height.
The out of focus yellow flower is a Billy Buttons (Craspedia sp.)
The gift of petals belongs to the following groups:
All About Flowers, All Things Poetic, Artistic, Philosophical, Australian Bush ☼ (aspects of realistic views - ie N0 Abstracts or Macros please!), Australian Native Plants-2 per day, Bokeh and Vibrant Plants Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters

Béla Török
Wonderful image, my friend!
David Lade replied
I always appreciate your comments Béla. Thank you!
coffeetea
very lovely shot! good DOF. soooo blue :)

Happy holidays ! David.
David Lade replied
Thank you Susan. Seasons Greetings to you also!
Kathie Nichols
Beautiful and delicate….excellent shot David!
David Lade replied
Thanks for your kind words Kathie