Red Dahlia Thread
It’s time for another cheery little red dahlia for today’s flower. It’s pretty obvious what attracted me to this in the first place, with its lovely deep, rich colour and the beautifully curled petals so neatly arranged. In writing that, I just recalled how our little cat Claudia will sit very neatly with her back arched, front and back legs pressed together just so, tail curled around the lot, like tying a package. Today I watched her arrange herself like that and she must have thought her legs were not perfectly aligned, as she adjusted one back foot an infinitesimal amount until it was to her satisfaction. But, going back to this pretty dahlia, if you examine it closely, you will notice that, although there is no insect present, we have a thread drawn across the petals as a reminder that one was there not long ago. I suppose I could have removed the thread, but actually I liked the evidence of the absence. Have a lovely day, everyone, hugs to all. Flower a Day #504 View all posts on the Home page.
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I know they’re called rose windows, those exquisite stained glass designs in the Notre Dame cathedral. But when I look at the absolute perfection of this red dahlia, I can’t help but think that it was a dahlia, like this one, that was the true model for those wonders. Whatever the case may be, there is no denying the impeccable beauty of this simple bloom. Thank you, Ellie, for another joyful image.
What a lovely thought, Janet. You could well be right, looking at this particular red beauty. Thank you for the comment, as always.
Thank you ever so much Ellie. I do love that deep red Dahlia. Intriguing to follow that thread throughout the flower hoping to maybe see something at the end of the thread. Like you said it’s evidence of someone having been there and they’re now gone. Hope you are having a good day despite our storm. Hopefully will not lose our power. Hugs to you and Steve.
You are most welcome, Linda and you know that I have you to thank for the actual dahlia, as it was one you gave us. I looked to trace it, as well, hoping, but, like you, content just to know someone had been there, leaving us a trace. A good day, yes, despite the storm and so far power is hanging on. Hugs back to you both.