Nice that this image is about silence – I think the thistle is the national flower of Scotland because an invading army tried to sneak up on the Scottish army by taking of their boots, but because they stood on thistles the guards heard them and sounded the alarm.
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Nice shot!!!
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love it!
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Just lovely.
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lovely thistle photo
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Nice that this image is about silence – I think the thistle is the national flower of Scotland because an invading army tried to sneak up on the Scottish army by taking of their boots, but because they stood on thistles the guards heard them and sounded the alarm.
Cheers – Stewart M – Melbourne
PS: its a good story even if its not true!
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A good story indeed. I’ve no idea if it’s true but I do know I wouldn’t want to step in a thistle!
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Lovely!
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Gorgeous! I love thistles, they’re fascinating.
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Me too. So spiky, but with gentle flowers.
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What a great shot, love it!
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A terrific macro!
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oh how beautiful this is!
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A stunningly beautiful flower. Such a lovely capture. genie
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thats beautiful x
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So beautiful x
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beautiful!
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Oh, that’s beautiful!
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Oh lovely!
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Fab close up!
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Amazing flower…or thistle? Lovely close up!
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Reblogged this on Photos That Inspire Words.
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