Ailsa wants us to show some delicate images this week. Today I went to the National Trust Estate at Killerton and there was a surprising number of flowers to see for November. What struck me most of all were the seed heads, they look so delicate don’t they?
Of course the truth is they are little power houses. Light as air, brittle, dry, usually dull brown colours, but each one unique. They have perfect timing, just at the very best moment they will catch a breeze or a raindrop and then fall. Next years potential flowers will work their way into the soil and lie dormant until conditions are right and then the brown will send forth fresh green growth.
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Nice one Gilly, you are right about the seed heads, so many and so delicate.
Powerhouses attached so very delicately to their parents, ready to break free and float away!
They’re a little like teenagers, aren’t they?
Love these delicate images, Gilly. 🙂
Hm. Brown yet still vibrant. Interesting. 😉
such a brilliant post … to remind us of the powerhouse kept safe inside a delicate casing … the cradle of new life!
beautiful collection
So schöne Bilder ich wünsche dir eine gute neue Woche.Gruß und Freundschaft.Gislinde
Yes, the seed heads are a great choice! They also help feed the birds for the lean winter times…
Are those the ones that sticks to you or your shirts? You certainy can put a light to different subjects. Very nice focus, Gilly.
Lovely!
Nature has the most beautiful, delicate creations. We need to enjoy and cherish them before they disappear to greet the new season ahead.
Beautiful, with their promise of magical new life. Would have been perfect for Brown as well Gilly.
I agree with IT. Nature has a way of showcasing so many beautiful wonders.
These are screaming nature.
What a lovely collection Gilly. Yes, they are truly beautiful. Great post and photo’s. 😀 *hugs*