purple and prickly

these Scotch Thistles are far from their origins. would like to have got closer to them but they were half way down a steep bank along the creek

[Penelope Ann]

Thistles are very hardy

[Michael Smith]

Aye! Thistles are survivors--tough Scottish stock.

[Carl Thomas]

Wonderful detailed shot

[Naomi Epstein]

Great contrasts and colors!

[Rosemary]

Love the texture and the splash of your favourite colour

[Chris K]

@pennystot @golder365mjsmith @carlt @naomima @rosie1610

thanks all for your kind comments

[Chris Johnson]

I like their spiky, purple hairdos! haha.