Empty Heart
Dried Thistle Leaves
Empty Heart
Dried on the stem. Devoid of Life
Sown among the thorns
They will come life again for a time
In the new summer.
Thistlepod
Thistlepod Abstract
This is a bit of an abstract shot of thistle pods shot against a sunset with a grungy texture added.
Snow Cotton
Snow Cotton
I thought the snow made these thistles look like cotton. This image is an experimentation of textures and various effects.
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