Monday, August 24, 2015

Late August

 Sunflowers reaching for the sun of late summer

Who can resist smiling back at sunflowers?

 A white - not pink - bull thistle

This is not the silky seeds of a thistle but the actual colour of the blossom. I confess I have never seen (or perhaps noticed) a white bull thistle before.  Have you?

 Bee collecting pollen

This bee doesn't seem to notice the colour isn't any different from the purplish-pink blossoms on neighbouring plants.

Cabbage white butterfly

I'm still on the lookout for butterflies but I'm mainly seeing cabbage whites and a few skippers. Where are all the rest?

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30 comments:

  1. chicaAugust 24, 2015 at 6:00 PM

    Um show de natureza!Lindo! bjs, chica

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  2. Margaret Birding For PleasureAugust 24, 2015 at 6:20 PM

    I have never seen a white thistle. Your close ups are great. I have just added a post for the Scavenger Hunt after seeing your post today. Can you check mine to see if I did it OK please.

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  3. RevrunnerAugust 24, 2015 at 6:20 PM

    Haven't seen one of these Cabbage Whites lately. Saw one earlier this summer.

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  4. William KendallAugust 24, 2015 at 6:28 PM

    The sunflowers are such a lovely sight this time of year.

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  5. RoseAugust 24, 2015 at 6:32 PM

    You are not the only one...I have never seen thistle in white before. I did notice some the other day that was more pink than purple. But not even close to white. It is beautiful. And I LOVE the sunflower shot.

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  6. Sylvia KAugust 24, 2015 at 7:14 PM

    Exquisite captures as always!! They do take my breath away!! And thank you, as always, for sharing!! Hope you have a great new week!!

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  7. Ruth HiebertAugust 24, 2015 at 7:18 PM

    Beautiful photos. I have never seen a white thistle,but it sure is pretty.

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  8. Gail DixonAugust 24, 2015 at 7:38 PM

    The white thistle is a new one on me! Sure is pretty, though. Sadly, I haven't seen many butterflies this year. I sure planted for them, yet they didn't show. :( Your photos are so beautiful, especially the Cabbage White.

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  9. KayAugust 24, 2015 at 8:43 PM

    White thistle? New to me! I'll have to pay more attention.
    Love your sunflowers!

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  10. AnonymousAugust 24, 2015 at 8:51 PM

    I have never seen a white one either. A freak of Nature?

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  11. DonnaAugust 24, 2015 at 9:14 PM

    I too wonder where all the butterflies are...great sunflowers and love the white thistle.

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  12. StephanieAugust 24, 2015 at 9:57 PM

    I have never seen a white thistle before. So pretty! Beautifully captured images!

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  13. The Furry GnomeAugust 24, 2015 at 10:09 PM

    That seems really unusual to me.

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  14. GreenComotionAugust 24, 2015 at 10:15 PM

    I am fascinated by the Bull Thistle.
    As always, your photos are very nice.
    Have a Beautiful Day, Tina!
    Peace :)

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  15. KateAugust 24, 2015 at 10:19 PM

    Perfect sunflowers. Now if I had a photo like that one and photoshop, I would put my grandkids faces in the center and send it to them!

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  16. Pietro BrosioAugust 24, 2015 at 10:51 PM

    Sunflowers are so beautiful.
    Great shots!

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  17. Yogi♪♪♪August 24, 2015 at 11:05 PM

    You can't beat sunflowers in golden light.

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  18. UnknownAugust 25, 2015 at 1:14 AM

    I love the sunflowers. I've never seen a white thistle before.

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  19. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"August 25, 2015 at 1:52 AM

    Same over here. Cabbage whites are in abundance but not much else in any numbers. Beautiful sunflowers.

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  20. diane bAugust 25, 2015 at 3:03 AM

    Great macro shots. Can't say that I have ever seen a white thistle.

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  21. AnonymousAugust 25, 2015 at 3:06 AM

    Sunflowers are so happy, I love the way they crane themselves towards the sun!

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  22. JeevanAugust 25, 2015 at 6:54 AM

    Beautiful photos from your part of world! Facing sunflowers brighten our face as well :)

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  23. DarlaAugust 25, 2015 at 7:09 AM

    That is indeed an unusual thistle. The bee seems quite content with it though.

    Darla

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  24. MadSnapper n BeauAugust 25, 2015 at 7:51 AM

    my first sight of a white thistle like this, i only see them in blog land but they are always pink. the bee loves it white or pink..

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  25. AnvilcloudAugust 25, 2015 at 8:41 AM

    Yes, I deadheaded the last daylily yesterday, and the phlox are all but done.

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  26. LeoraAugust 25, 2015 at 8:57 AM

    Love the white thistle. Sorry to hear you are not seeing the colorful butterflies. Sigh.

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  27. RandyAugust 25, 2015 at 9:09 AM

    Those are beautiful sunflowers.

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  28. Pamela GordonAugust 25, 2015 at 9:25 AM

    Love the sunflowers! They definitely say fall.

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  29. eileeninmdAugust 25, 2015 at 11:16 AM

    I love the sunflowers and the pretty cabbage white butterfly. Great photos!

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  30. Rambling WoodsAugust 26, 2015 at 8:58 PM

    I have only seen the pink..I wonder why that one is white..Love the sunflowers... Yes where are all the butterflies..I have two monarchs waiting for better weather tomorrow I hope.....Michelle

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