Growing on a rock with little or no soil near the coastline. A sign in Nature saying 'never give up even when all the odds are stacked against you. Believe in the possibility and you will achieve'.
Very good composition. The dark b/g works very well to bring out the colours of the flowers. I think I would have had a thinner white border, but jmo. A very good capture Paul.
These are Sea Pinks (Armeria maritima) and they do thrive along the coast in poor conditions. I think you have made a lovely shot of this clump - the brilliance of thenm against the dark background makes them look like little lights, so lovely.
I too would have chosen a thinner border, but the actual photo I like a lot - the textures and colours in the ground add a lot to it.
I also like your wise narrative :)
"The more we come in contact with animals, and observe their behaviour, the more we love them, for we see how great is their care for their young." - philosopher Immanuel Kant