Photo Pairs

These were taken last week in Imber, the uninhabited village on Salisbury Plain which is now part of the British Army's training ground and to which the general public are allowed access on certain days throughout the year.
 
I visited Imber as part of a photography walk/day out and whilst there, spent ages photographing the thistles.  My Photo Pair this week is ...
 
FLOWER and SEED
 

 Linking with Helena who organises Photo Pairs every week.

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  1. Oh I too like thistles. Your Pairs photos are fantastic. What an interesting day trip. Aren't some regiments in the British Forces using the Thistle as their group's insignia?

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    1. Sorry to butt in. I think so, especially Scottish ones (the thistle is an emblem of Scotland and their national flower).

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  2. So crisp! and so making me think of autumn..

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  3. beautiful. Thistles are SO photogenic! Cool place to photograph...

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  4. I like these thistles; the one close up definitely shows how intricate of a plant it is!

    betty

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  5. Oh how pretty - I like the purple.

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  6. Super pictures. The thistles are looking spectacular at the moment. Interestingly there are two Imber Pairs this week!

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  7. These are both beautiful, and it's an inspired pair!

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  8. Lovely as always Eileen! Your thistle down is so clear and fluffy (though I wasn't so enthusiastic about it when picking it out of a bowl of blackberries!)

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