tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474956084018858907.post8402275889052441215..comments2023-10-24T05:33:56.137-04:00Comments on All Nature Sings: (Day 224) No touch ... just lookRickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07483295526635664974noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474956084018858907.post-30119153369532806602010-08-17T17:28:34.206-04:002010-08-17T17:28:34.206-04:00@madscientist - I checked out your photo - very ni...@madscientist - I checked out your photo - very nice indeed. I agree about thistles spreading - I'm keeping a close eye on the one we have and will cut it down as soon as the flowers have died - before they spread their seeds ! <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by.Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07483295526635664974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474956084018858907.post-26435476977141236572010-08-17T09:18:44.043-04:002010-08-17T09:18:44.043-04:00I think that this is one of the best pictures that...I think that this is one of the best pictures that I have ever taken:<br />http://avisionofthepresent.blogspot.com/2010/06/this-time-it-is-thistle-day-250.html<br />I really like taking pictures of thistles, but they spread like mad and are not very pleasant once they have taken over a large area. We had a patch about 50 feet by 50 feet of solid thistle. Ouch!madscientisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12344580670201524727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474956084018858907.post-34894284054293817412010-08-14T21:45:02.673-04:002010-08-14T21:45:02.673-04:00@imac - thanks mac; it's in a vase in the kitc...@imac - thanks mac; it's in a vase in the kitchen right now so I guess that makes it a plant - till it gets thrown out!Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07483295526635664974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474956084018858907.post-58921059516128666552010-08-14T16:54:53.925-04:002010-08-14T16:54:53.925-04:00They are most beautiful Rick, be it a plant or wee...They are most beautiful Rick, be it a plant or weed.imachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14533409255215440113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474956084018858907.post-57388128096007763622010-08-14T16:03:48.735-04:002010-08-14T16:03:48.735-04:00@CarreraCaballo - thank you Joseph; I still have t...@CarreraCaballo - thank you Joseph; I still have the thistle flower too - in a small vase in the kitchen; it still looks nice.Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07483295526635664974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474956084018858907.post-37326876815065163702010-08-14T14:40:23.381-04:002010-08-14T14:40:23.381-04:00What can I say? BOTH ARE KEEPERS :-)
Greetz,
Jos...What can I say? BOTH ARE KEEPERS :-)<br /><br />Greetz,<br /><br />JosephAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06672844177521365971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474956084018858907.post-38252520468869170792010-08-14T09:32:26.728-04:002010-08-14T09:32:26.728-04:00@teca - muito obrigado; tenha um grande fim de sem...@teca - muito obrigado; tenha um grande fim de semana teca !<br /><br />Beijos !!Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07483295526635664974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474956084018858907.post-15339414712214340232010-08-14T09:30:38.318-04:002010-08-14T09:30:38.318-04:00@Biana - dankjewel Biana; 't is eigenlijk onkr...@Biana - dankjewel Biana; 't is eigenlijk onkruid, maar mooie onkruid ;-)<br /><br />Ook een fijn weekend!Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07483295526635664974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474956084018858907.post-77433777859282938462010-08-14T09:28:45.960-04:002010-08-14T09:28:45.960-04:00@chasity - that's a great memory unwittingly e...@chasity - that's a great memory unwittingly evoked by my post :) I trust you handed it to him carefully ;-)<br /><br />Hope your weekend is going well!Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07483295526635664974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474956084018858907.post-85905491144685138722010-08-14T09:26:29.341-04:002010-08-14T09:26:29.341-04:00@jasmin - vielen Dank Jasmin; hat ein wunderbares ...@jasmin - vielen Dank Jasmin; hat ein wunderbares Wochenende !Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07483295526635664974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474956084018858907.post-7272591714242822832010-08-14T09:12:05.786-04:002010-08-14T09:12:05.786-04:00@marty - merci; 'nearer' is ok - it can be...@marty - merci; 'nearer' is ok - it can be understood; 'closer' would more commonly be used.<br /><br />Have a great weekend marty. Bisous!!Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07483295526635664974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474956084018858907.post-89942207805517201502010-08-13T22:21:29.963-04:002010-08-13T22:21:29.963-04:00WOW! I really enjoyed! How amazing!
A great weeke...WOW! I really enjoyed! How amazing!<br /><br />A great weekend for you.<br /><br />Kisses. Teté M. Jorgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09237743208706969133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474956084018858907.post-5465207544804010352010-08-13T16:30:15.902-04:002010-08-13T16:30:15.902-04:00Wow, these are really magical shots, Rick! Great c...Wow, these are really magical shots, Rick! Great colors.<br /><br />Goed weekend!!Bianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03574196705699708604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474956084018858907.post-48457239994885153752010-08-13T10:54:15.037-04:002010-08-13T10:54:15.037-04:00i know this sounds weird but the canada thistle ho...i know this sounds weird but the canada thistle holds a special place in my heart.<br />i gave one to my husband one of the very first times we met and were out on a walk.<br /><br />this photo brought back some tender memories.<br />beautiful.<br /><br />have a great weekend rick.<br /><br />chasitychasityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15719839378230751497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474956084018858907.post-6274769498925183202010-08-13T04:31:42.899-04:002010-08-13T04:31:42.899-04:00viele Grüße von Jasmin, ich finde bei deinen Fotos...viele Grüße von Jasmin, ich finde bei deinen Fotos sehr schön, daß sie von Worten, von einer kleinen Legende begleitet werden, ein schönes Wochenende...Romantik Seelchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08091475489876608382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474956084018858907.post-18689878798038138792010-08-13T03:04:56.717-04:002010-08-13T03:04:56.717-04:00love these beautiful shots and the gorgeous colors...love these beautiful shots and the gorgeous colors ! each flower is lovely and even weeds when you look nearer (oh is this right ? regarder plus près !)! bisous Rickmartyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16190509015437259935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474956084018858907.post-72139155999362216882010-08-13T02:44:00.290-04:002010-08-13T02:44:00.290-04:00@Carolyn Ford - I agree, so it's blooming nice...@Carolyn Ford - I agree, so it's blooming nicely; I may have to cut it down when the blooms are done so I don't have a field full next year :)<br /><br />Thanks Carolyn.Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07483295526635664974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474956084018858907.post-30824725296249913762010-08-13T02:42:36.728-04:002010-08-13T02:42:36.728-04:00@darlin - hopefully no bigger than it already is !...@darlin - hopefully no bigger than it already is ! I can stare it in the eye, so to speak. Thanks Darlene - enjoy your soon-to-be-here weekend !Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07483295526635664974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474956084018858907.post-25375264051500784672010-08-13T01:39:24.173-04:002010-08-13T01:39:24.173-04:00you can't treat something this beautiful as a ...you can't treat something this beautiful as a weed! Your DOF is beautiful with the yellow...but, I won't touch, just look!Carolyn Fordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01423196412007461675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474956084018858907.post-86380652172097175012010-08-13T01:30:28.685-04:002010-08-13T01:30:28.685-04:00Wow, that's huge Rick, huge and beautiful! I&#...Wow, that's huge Rick, huge and beautiful! I'm wondering how big it's going to get if you just leave it? Maybe it's like Jack's beanstalk. :-)darlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04886502544010479581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474956084018858907.post-28332785435450982502010-08-12T23:14:27.404-04:002010-08-12T23:14:27.404-04:00@Ruth's Photo Blog - the sun was reflecting of...@Ruth's Photo Blog - the sun was reflecting off some other weeds and dead grass which created the yellow background - went nicely with the purple. Thanks Ruth, and a blessed Friday to you.Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07483295526635664974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474956084018858907.post-48741900034837101852010-08-12T22:47:46.323-04:002010-08-12T22:47:46.323-04:00I love the thistle flowers and yours are no except...I love the thistle flowers and yours are no exception.The yellow background certainly makes the purple stand out.<br /> Blessings,RuthRuth's Photo Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10906250839947271541noreply@blogger.com