Wednesday, October 3, 2012

A Beauty or A Beast

"Do not blame the thistle that you see no beauty."   ~Jonathan Lockwood Huie
 
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35 comments:

  1. kayerjOctober 3, 2012 at 4:26 AM

    beauty AND the beast ;D

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  2. Elizabeth EdwardsOctober 3, 2012 at 6:03 AM

    such a beauty. love the color. (:

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  3. LindaOctober 3, 2012 at 7:25 AM

    I, for one, LOVE thistle blooms...and so do the winged creatures! Perfect addition to WW today - thanks for linking up!

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  4. LindaOctober 3, 2012 at 8:12 AM

    By the way, that photo was taken in Hampton Harbor, not far from Ft. Monroe.

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  5. NancyOctober 3, 2012 at 8:36 AM

    They do have such gorgeous blooms, but that's about all I can say about them when I'm hacking at them with a machete. :)

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  6. NealOctober 3, 2012 at 8:43 AM

    They are beautiful even if they are a pain.

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  7. Jan n JerOctober 3, 2012 at 8:57 AM

    Even what we call weeds can be beutiful! The birds love them anyway!
    Nice shot!

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  8. AnonymousOctober 3, 2012 at 9:22 AM

    Pretty in pink! =) I think they're very pretty

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  9. TexWisGirlOctober 3, 2012 at 10:46 AM

    gorgeous. and good to attract butterflies and goldfinches. :)

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  10. EG CameraGirlOctober 3, 2012 at 11:45 AM

    Super quote and photo. :)

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  11. DebbieOctober 3, 2012 at 1:07 PM

    They are beauties!!! I love the color!

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  12. DebOctober 3, 2012 at 3:28 PM

    yep I found out the hard way not to touch them..

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  13. FayeOctober 3, 2012 at 6:51 PM

    Quote is so true, but something we have to train ourselves to do--seeing beauty in unexpected places. Such a clean, crisp photo--best kind.

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  14. A Colorful WorldOctober 3, 2012 at 7:46 PM

    Really, really gorgeous!

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  15. RedOctober 3, 2012 at 10:10 PM

    I guess thistles need some better PR.

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  16. RoseOctober 3, 2012 at 11:36 PM

    Oh, I can never resist shooting thistle!

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  17. Sallie (FullTime-Life)October 3, 2012 at 11:58 PM

    It LOOKS like a beauty! Let's just ignore the rest. Isn't that color wonderful?

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  18. Evelyn S.October 4, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    This is an amazing capture...beautifully composed and focused!

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  19. betty manousosOctober 4, 2012 at 1:26 PM

    STUNNING!
    that is amazing carletta!
    very nicely done:)

    i am loving your photography!

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  20. KathyOctober 5, 2012 at 2:10 AM

    We have these in our pastures in the early spring. They are beautiful although .... well, they can just be trouble but when they're blooming you overlook that fault.

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  21. EdenOctober 6, 2012 at 9:25 AM

    Love the photo. Great shot!

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  22. carol l mckennaOctober 6, 2012 at 4:44 PM

    Magnificent photo ~ color and texture awesome ~ (A Creative Harbor) ~

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  23. CherylOctober 6, 2012 at 8:34 PM

    I couldn't agree more! I have to pull them so they don't choke my gardens but it hurts a bit just the same. Such gorgeous colors.

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  24. NikkiOctober 6, 2012 at 11:38 PM

    That's a great photo. These flowers are so pretty. I don't like the thorns though.

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  25. DebbieOctober 6, 2012 at 11:57 PM

    Love it!

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  26. CarverOctober 7, 2012 at 8:09 AM

    The thistle is beautiful and I love the quote.

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  27. DeniseinVAOctober 7, 2012 at 11:10 AM

    I love it! A beautiful thistle and the quote says it all. Thanks Carletta and enjoy the rest of your weekend.

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  28. Luna MirandaOctober 7, 2012 at 1:17 PM

    oh, it's a beauty, no doubt about it.:p

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  29. KarenOctober 7, 2012 at 2:46 PM

    I see so much beauty, a great shot!

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  30. Chubskulit RoseOctober 7, 2012 at 8:49 PM

    I actually love thistle blooms!

    Mums
    Have a great week ahead!

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  31. JudyOctober 8, 2012 at 1:06 PM

    We still have a few thistles blooming here. I should capture them! I love this photo - such a perfect portrait!!

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  32. Modern MomOctober 9, 2012 at 7:50 AM

    Beautiful!

    Duranta Erecta

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  33. UnknownOctober 9, 2012 at 10:06 PM

    Beauty! Thanks for sharing at Your Sunday Best.

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  34. CarlettaOctober 9, 2012 at 10:55 PM

    Thank you Marlo! I appreciate your visit.

    When I click on your link it takes me to your Google+ plus page and there is no link to your blog so as much as I'd like I can't return your visit. :(

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  35. AnonymousOctober 10, 2012 at 1:12 PM

    They really are beautiful, and my goats love to eat them! :-)

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