Thistledown

[Mousetoescamper]

Sow thistles and their seeds, taken in one of my flowerbeds this afternoon. It was a beautiful Autumn-like day.

[1WorldHope]

1. Those are beautiful. Thank you. nt

[Mousetoescamper]

3. Thanks and you're welcome, 1WorldHope!

[Tom Yossarian Joad]

2. Great shots. Thanks for posting them!

[Mousetoescamper]

4. Thanks and you're welcome, TYJ!

BTW, I love the portraits you've been posting.

[Deuxcents]

5. You capture Mother Nature at her best

Always enjoy your talent. Ty

[Mousetoescamper]

6. Thanks and you're welcome, Deuxcents!

[MLAA]

7. Love them!

[Mousetoescamper]

9. Thanks, MLAA!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

8. Wonderful photos, my dear Mousetoescamper!

I am especially taken with the very close up views. Wonderful details!

Thank you!

[Mousetoescamper]

10. Thanks and you're welcome, Peggy!

[calimary]

11. Fairy magic!

Love these!!!

[Mousetoescamper]

13. Oberon and Titania have been hanging about

Thanks, calimary!

[kiri]

12. tumble weed is not native

Note: Russian thistle aka tumbleweed is an invasive species. In a botanic text I read, all thistles in North America are non-native.

Note also their relation to nettles, Ger. Brenserkraut. These are harmful to many animals.

[irisblue]

14. Geeze are you a danm fine photographer

[Mousetoescamper]

16. Thanks, irisblue!

[LoisB]

15. These are all very beautiful.

[Mousetoescamper]

17. Thanks, LoisB!

[dchill]

18. Yes, it was a beautiful Autumn-like day, wasn't it?

About time!

[Mousetoescamper]

19. Today will be another fine one. Looks like next week will bring more of the same.