T is for Thistle

Towering over the wild meadow flowers in the moat of the Tower of London. It's probably got a proper name, but it's very thistlely.

[Susan Wakely]

It looks like an artichoke.

[Rob Z]

LOL - I also thought it looked a bit like a cranky artichoke. :)

[katy]

What fantastic detail to your photo with all that luscious floral bokeh in the background!

[Walks @ 7]

Royalis Prickleus - Its Monday so a laugh is necessary. I really like the way you composed this. Fav!

[Joan Robillard]

Good dof

[Kathy]

The background has so much vivid color in it and the subject is sharp as a tack. Well done for the challenge.

[wendy frost]

Great capture with the lovely colours in the background. Probably a Scottish thistle.

[narayani]

Thistle works for me. Love the colours in the background

[Valerie Chesney]

So beautiful with such detail & I love the background!

[Shanne]

that looks like a globe artichoke to me - and yes they are thistles

[JackieR]

@shannejw yesssssssssssss!!
@happysnaps it was beautiful
@narayani every part of the moat had different colours
@wendyfrost och aye!!
@randystreat so glad I got the camera to do what I wanted, thanks kathy
@joansmor thank you
@joysabin had to stand n tiptoe so as not to get the tower in!!
@grammyn such a beautiful meadow
@robz cranky?? it seemed quite happy there
@wakelys which is related to a thistle- right??

[4rky]

Beautiful set against the blurred wildflower background

[haskar]

Great focus and background.

[Wylie]

Love it with the colourful bokeh, fav

[Louise & Ken]

"Thistley" is a terrific word! Might even be used when describing a person or an emotion! Marvelous!

[Hazel]

Artichoke definitely - good to look at but not so good to eat!! Nice bokeh.

[LManning (Laura)]

I love this composition.

[Jacqueline]

Gorgeous! And stunning bokeh too