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Yesterday morning I renewed my quest for a really good shot of these tiny blossoms. And I think I've finally done it. I do believe these are my best efforts so far. And they've inspired me to get out there again tomorrow and see if I can't do better.
Lovely, aren't they? And they attract bees, butterflies and hummingbirds! The perfect flower! It's a member of the mint family and supposedly has some herbal value. I'll need to research that as well as bluecurl honey. Hmmm...
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8 comments:
It was a blue curl photo that first wowed me with your photo skills a few years ago Sophie. Anyone who knows this tiny flower knows it's tough to get sharp photos of the little rascals.
You are the blue curl master!
I found a 20 acre cutover field full of blazing star yesterday and over the weekend I'm going to try and capture it for a post.
Just a see of purple.
Amazing.
"sea"
oops.
Oh, they are so pretty! I haven't seen them down here, so I guess they're a northern thing?
Hopefully I'll be going to get a new camera today...nothing fancy (can't afford that!)but anything is better than nothing!
That is a beautiful little flower without a doubt. And it certainly doesn't conform to the symmetrical features seen in so many decorative flowers. Quite interesting and a wonderful color.
Baker
Gosh, thanks bunches, FC! I need to check whether it's one word or 2. Reliable sources can't seem to agree. I can't wait to see your sea of purple!
SwampAngel, according to my field guide and favourite online source, they're found throughout the state. I only learned about them about 10 years ago, then it took me a while to find one.
Baker, no matter how many I see, I still get excited every time. Yes, wonderful colour, indeed!
Blue curl. Perfect name. Perfect photo that last one. I remember your captures last year of this lovely rose garden replacement. You have outdone yourself, my dear.
Meems @Hoe&Shovel
Those are beautiful. Are they wild, or can they be purchased? Are they native to Fl?
Gorgeous! Sophie, those are amazing photographs of such a tiny flower.
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