White Campion
The other week Steven called me to tell me that there was a small white flower at the base of a tree. Flowers are getting thin on the ground these days (excuse the pun) so he keeps his eyes open for me to make sure I don’t miss anything. When I asked him which tree, he said it was the big old maple tree. We are surrounded by big old maple trees here, but this is absolutely the biggest and oldest one on our property and has been featured in my photographs more than once. It probably won’t last much longer as it is hollow, occupied by a family of raccoons and loses branches and bark with every big storm. Right at the base of this venerable tree, half buried by leaves, grass and broken bits of bark I found this single campion flower. It was such a contrast to the elderly resident that towered over it, a pure white delicate little bloom, seeming to shelter beside its gnarled protector. They are both fragile in their own way, one from its small size, the other from its great age. Whether you are gnarled, young, small or otherwise, have a lovely day, my friends. You will find a link to all the past galleries by month in the main post (below). View all posts on the Home page. A Flower a Day #416
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This shot immediately brought to mind the Sound of Music song,’Edelweiss’- small and white, pure and bright…happy to greet you, blossom of snow, etc. Speaking of which, I woke up to some this morning. Thank you, Ellie, for bringing us this harbinger of things to come.
Oh my! I’m a little shocked that you already have some of the white stuff… But glad that this flower reminded you of that lovely song from a musical that was such a part of so many lives! Thanks again, Janet. Let’s hope your snow melted and you (and we) have a few more warm days ahead before the big freeze.
Good morning Ellie thanks so much for sharing this lovely, delicate, little, bright flower. I can picture it below that huge old gnarled tree. I almost think that the tree could be a guard for the Little flower on the ground. I bit of a protector. Hope you have a great day hugs to you and Steve.
Thank you again, Linda. Yes, it was almost as if it was being protected. Have a lovely, productive day. Hugs back.