Never, have I looked this close at thistles, Klas. This is truly a wonderful photo and with each passing photo you present, I become more appreciative of your style. Great lighting on these brown tones makes this a quality piece for me. Thanks Klas:-)

Thank you for the kind words Darryl. ^_^ I really appriciate your comments especially since I enjoy your photos as much as I do. :)

Great shot, Klas, and beautifully done. I agree with Darryl and thank you for sharing your talent with us. :)

Thank you Mary! :) And thank you all great folks on this site that makes me feel proud of what I do. ^_^ It's not a given that my work should be good and appreciated by others. (But I know in my heart when I've done a great job or not...) It's allways nice to get feedback on what's good and what's not so good. Without that I will never grow as a photographer. Thanks again! :)

really good find... sun bleached, looks like my desktop is now potentially about to burst into flames at any second. :D truly an under appreciated plant..its edible and has great medicinal properties.

Thank you Greame! :) I'm glad you liked it. Good finishing point too. (I didn't remember the medicinal use though.)

(That's a cool name you got by the way, I don't recognise it as traditionally English. Is it Norse or Scottish or something?)

yeah it's origins are scottish/norse as is my family in fact im the only english member... if you like my first name your gonna love my surname.... 'MURGATROYD'

Wow! Yup I love it! :-D Scottish names are really cool! ^_^ You look like you got some blood from the Old Vikings from the shot in the "Self Gallery". ;) (I'm a longhair myself but my beard is really short... I don't have that gene. ^_^)

I would like to see this longhair, Klas. hehe

Hehe. Maybe some day. I'm not strictly speaking photogenic. o_O I don't want to scare people away from caedes.net you know... ^_^

Nice, I like subtle colors like these.

Thank you Sam. :)

This photograph is a true poem. In my favorite! (D10F would say Mary :-D )

Thank you Pierre. That was really nice to hear! :)

lol.....(@ comments about beards) another fine capture Klas, very crispy 10/10 4 quality & composition & bothering to stop by the road for such pics. : )

;-) Thanks for the comment Avi. :)

Great photography and i like the colors.Nice!! Klas.

I'm glad you like it Joost. :)

...And imho, I believe you've shown us a stunning facet of the thistle. Forlorn p'raps with the brown bits and all, but you've captured those lil sunbursts so vividly. Thanks for sharing :).

Thanks for telling me so. :)