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**Kerrowdown** · 07-20-2019, 05:09 AM - **3 Likes**

Actually not a thistle at all, it's actually a Eryngium (Sea Holly).

Taken this morning on another dreich Highland Summers morning.

**Kerrowdown** · 07-20-2019, 05:14 AM

Wots not to love about such a beauty... sunbathing.

Unregistered User · 07-20-2019, 05:30 AM

more spikey purple things at 3000 feet.

**Kerrowdown** · 07-20-2019, 05:43 AM

Originally posted by dlh

more spikey purple things

Interesting capture, I call everything like this "Thistley Things", whether they're Thistles or not, it helps promote our National identity.

Last edited by Kerrowdown; 07-20-2019 at 12:49 PM.

Thagomizer · 07-20-2019, 12:15 PM

Originally posted by northcoastgreg

With the DA 35 Ltd:

Lovely composition. I quite like your shots with the 85 soft, too.

**ivanvernon** · 07-20-2019, 12:47 PM

Originally posted by northcoastgreg

With the DA 35 Ltd:

Excellent but somewhat at the other end of the spectrum from your excellent landscapes.

**Kerrowdown** · 07-21-2019, 01:32 AM - **3 Likes**

Not what you were expecting from the Thread Title...

More from my Eryngium (Sea Holly).

edom31 · 07-25-2019, 04:00 PM - **4 Likes**

A 50/2.8 Macro on K-50

**WPRESTO** · 07-25-2019, 04:50 PM

A passel of really nice images so far on this page.

northcoastgreg · 07-27-2019, 02:26 PM - **5 Likes**

With DA 35 Ltd:

edom31 · 07-31-2019, 06:41 AM - **1 Like**

A 100/4 Macro

**WPRESTO** · 07-31-2019, 09:41 AM - **2 Likes**

Near-macro of a smallish flower

**Tonytee** · 07-31-2019, 05:57 PM

Originally posted by WPRESTO

Near-macro of a smallish flower

Stunning, absolutely stunning, Walt. Beautifully executed.

)

TT

---------- Post added 07-31-19 at 05:58 PM ----------

Originally posted by edom31

A 100/4 Macro

OMG!! What an awesomely wonderful capture.

)

TT

edom31 · 07-31-2019, 06:42 PM

Originally posted by Tonytee

OMG!! What an awesomely wonderful capture. )

TT

Thank you kindly, TT!

**WPRESTO** · 08-01-2019, 06:49 AM

Originally posted by Tonytee

Stunning, absolutely stunning, Walt. Beautifully executed.

) TT

Thanks for the enthusiastic praise.

07-20-2019, 05:09 AM - 3 Likes	#1576
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867	Another Favourite Thistley Thing Actually not a thistle at all, it's actually a Eryngium (Sea Holly). Taken this morning on another dreich Highland Summers morning.

07-20-2019, 05:14 AM	#1577
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867	Vivid Peony Wots not to love about such a beauty... sunbathing.

07-21-2019, 01:32 AM - 3 Likes	#1582
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867	Leading Actress And Supporting Roles Not what you were expecting from the Thread Title... More from my Eryngium (Sea Holly).

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