Echinops (again!)

This is at least the third picture I have posted over the summer of Echinops - from bud, to flower, to almost dead, and I think this one must be the last! It has made me look at this flower and see it in all it's glory over the summer and autumn. I suppose there is always the possibility of just one more.....!

[JackieR]

Loved comparing yours with mine but yours more photogenic. Faved

[Catherine]

@30pics4jackiesdiamond - I couldn't find yours - which date did you post it? They are such beautiful flowers. Thank you for the fav

[Jennifer]

beautiful colours and dof

[Catherine P]

Beautiful. So vibrant!

[tony gig]

Wonderful shot.

[Catherine]

@jesperani @cmp @tonygig Thank you - I will be very sorry to see the end of this saga!

[JackieR]

@megpicatilly I didn't take any, none were v good!!! But now I know what its called!!! We call it the purple thistle thing with the bees!!!!

[Sue]

I like the story of the flower from cradle to grave so to speak.This is still beautiful though even in its final moments

[Catherine]

@30pics4jackiesdiamond That's a far better name!! I did have to look it up!!!

[Catherine]

@suesouthwood Thank you - I like the idea of a 'full circle' so there may be room for just one more image!

[Terri]

This is fascinating! Love the circle of life.

[Dawn]

Fabulous detail texture and colours fav

[Karen]

Great subject and shot!

[Jenfurj]

Beautiful, like something from the gladiators.

[Uli]

Definitely a fav. Beautiful

[Catherine]

@ulrike Thank you! and for the fav and follow! ollowing you too

[Catherine]

@karens54 Thank you for commenting Karen.

[Catherine]

@dawnee Thank you! I love the way the blue is still holding on! Thank you for the fav too.

[*lynn]

great lighting, beautiful in its old age! fav

[Catherine]

@lynnz Thank you Lynn - I am amazed at how long the flower lasts. Thank you for the fav too.