I’ve been making the most of the glorious weather and taking myself off for walks most evenings. The hot weather and occasional downpours have done wonders for the local plant life and I’ve found myself admiring the many wild flowers.
The picture above shows one example I have come across. I’ve no idea what the plant is, but I think it is a variety of grass as it is reasonably common.
What caught my eye was the bright pink of the colour and the near-perfect pyramid formed by the yet-to-open flowers. I also like the mix of colours with the green grass behind and the yellow of the buttercup to the right.
I took the image using a tight aperture to blur the background. Unfortunateely I was so focused on the flower that I didn’t spot the blade of grass on the left of the image but I guess that just shows the pink plant in its natural environment.
It’s not just the wild plants that are making the most of the weather. Our vegetables have come on massively and I shall be posting one of my regular progress reports soon.
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I must also wish you all the very best for Father’s Day. However you are marking the occasion, I hope you have a great time.
31 thoughts on “Admiring the wild flowers”
Beautiful photo and I love the idea of a peaceful walk in the evening!
A peaceful walk in the evening is to be encouraged. Glad you thought it was beautiful. It caught my eye.
I love these, I can never remember their name.
I need to get out in the evenings and explore for some photos
Thank you for linking up
It’s a pyramidal orchid (or so I’m informed….). I like the mix of green, pink and yellow in the image.
I think that it is an orchid of some description, maybe #MySundayPhoto
Another kindly reader has looked it up for my. Apparently it is a pyramidal orchid. It certainly adds something nice to the environment.
I do love the summer colours. quite beautiful for a wild flower.
Thanks Fiona, they are beautiful colours aren’t they? Quite an impressive mix.
Lovely shot – I also enjoy evening walks.
Maybe we will bump into each other one day while strolling?
Lovely summery colours. Everywhere is really blooming #mysundayphoto
It’s a delight over there in the UK. I am hoping this weather is in for the summer. The flora is loving it.
What a pretty plant. And how lovely to get out for a walk in the evening. Got to make the most of the light nights. #MySundayPhoto
Oh you do have to make the most of these nights. They’re just too gorgeous not to.
HI Darren, it is a very pretty flower, it’s near symmetry makes it pleasing to look at. I do like the way you’ve taken the shot, with the focus on the main flower. Luckily it was a blade of grass and not a piece of rubbish you didn’t notice, still it adds to the photo.
Seeing the vegetables thrive in the warm weather is quite exciting. I’m like a child at Christmas every time I see a new ‘fruit’ forming!
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Yes Debbie, I know what you mean. We have our first tomato fruit forming and it’s so exciting! As for the potatoes, they are going wild. We’re going to have a great crop I think.
I had to google it. It’s a Pyramidal Orchid ( Anacamptis pyramidalis) They are beautiful #MySundayPhoto
Wow, thank you ever so much for looking i t up for me! That’s so kind.
when i visit the uk i take most of my photos of the hedgerows and the wildflowers, something we don’t get in Dubai #mysundayphoto
Ah, no, wild flowers don’t really grow in the desert do they? I know where to find you on your next trip home.
I love seeing wild flowers around – great for the bees!
Of they are. In fact I went for a walk with the kids at the weekend and it wasn’t bees were looking at but butterflies.
Great detail! such a beautiful flower.
Thanks, the picture has certainly proven to be a lot more popular than I expected!
Smashing photograph John, the colours are exceptionally vivid!
The wild flowers have been putting on quite the display of late. Evening walks sound lovely! #MySundayPhoto
I love wild flowers, never seen one like this before. Its such a vivid colour.
Ahh I was going to tell you that the plant is a pyramidal orchid (Anacamptis pyramidalis) John…but because I’m so slow in visiting I see that you’ve already been told.
I think it’s great to get outdoors and see nature. There’s always something to impress, delight or just amaze you. Thanks for sharing and I hope you have a great week ahead.
I love seeing wild flowers at this time of year. This one is pretty – I love the colour and the pyramid shape of the flowers. 🙂
Oh beautiful shot! My favouritd colour too there are some gorgeous wild flowers about at the moment #mysundayphoto
There are indeed some truly amazing wild flowers around just now.