Comment from jesuel
what a beautiful photo the color is great the detail is great excellent depth great lighting and i like how you have framed it in beautiful work here

 Comment Written 21-Jun-2020

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reply by the author on 21-Jun-2020

thank you

Comment from Shadow catcher
A very pretty grouping of these blossoming wild artichokes.I like the purple flowers which remind me of thistles,and the spikey looking green leaves.All very well focused with nice soft lighting and all very detailed.

 Comment Written 21-Jun-2020

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reply by the author on 21-Jun-2020

many thanks

Comment from OpenroadFootprint
What colour! Glorious Suprgold!
Love the prickly texture of the stems against the softness of the artichoke flower greatly.
Would be interesting to see a more tighter cropped shot of the flower, even a little more from above?

Continue creating!
Ann, OpenroadFootprint

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 Comment Written 20-Jun-2020

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reply by the author on 21-Jun-2020

thanks

Comment from michiganmike
I used to grow artichokes in my garden. These are beautiful and look a lot like Canadian thistle. A very nice shot with sharp details and beautiful colors.

 Comment Written 20-Jun-2020

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reply by the author on 21-Jun-2020

many thanks mike

Comment from cleo85
This is an interesting photo. I guess that Wild Artichokes are eatable and that they are growing in vegetable gardens as well as in wilderness areas. The abundance of grow shown in your photo is intriguing. Your photo is well focused and exposed and has good depth. I appreciate the realism of color. The panorama framing is sufficient. The composition is balanced.

 Comment Written 20-Jun-2020

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reply by the author on 20-Jun-2020

many thanks cleo;
yes, they are eatable

reply by cleo85 on 20-Jun-2020

You're very welcome. :o)

Comment from Linda Prebyl
Artichokes? Out here we call them thistles. In Ireland, the purple flower is a sign of love. I would like to know more of the history of this flower, weed, vegetable?

 Comment Written 20-Jun-2020

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reply by the author on 20-Jun-2020

many thanks again;
these are true, edible artichokes; much larger than thistles

Comment from alaskapat
These are so pretty! The flowers look like purple tufts ! Well photographed with good focus, this image is clear, exposure is correct, the colors and tones are natural. This is the very first time I have seen wild artichokes, I really appreciate this opportunity to view! They are fascinating! Well composed allowing a good sense of how they grow . Well presented!

 Comment Written 20-Jun-2020

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reply by the author on 20-Jun-2020

thanks a lot Pat

Comment from Sgoolsby
These are so cool! I've never seen them! I love purple, and these have such an unusual look, even the leaves are different! I like how you shot them as a bunch as well. The pops of purple really show up in the various shades of green. Lots if dimension shown too! Great shot!

 Comment Written 20-Jun-2020

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reply by the author on 20-Jun-2020

thanks a lot Steph

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
This is a fine shot of nature. You have framed it well. Light and sharpness are very effective in creating a lovely capture. Thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 20-Jun-2020

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reply by the author on 20-Jun-2020

many thanks Sesha

Comment from John bailey
this photo is so very sharp, its as if i was there,I love this color, the background is just
right, focus is great ,thank you for sharing,
it almost looks like a dandelion, I'm a little envious wish I had taken it.

 Comment Written 20-Jun-2020

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reply by the author on 20-Jun-2020

thanks a lot ohn