Thistle #1 2011 ©2011 Alan Schrank
I don't make a lot of flower pictures, some but not many. For thistles, however, I have a special place in my heart. Saw this little fella when looking out of a 2nd story window, while shooting other things this morning. Went out on the balcony to shoot it, but wasn't happy with what I was able to get from up there with even my longest lens. Made a point of trying again from closer after I had left the building.