THE PARKS PURPLE WILDFLOWER Size:13x19 FINE ART PAPER I set up my tripod

I set up my tripod and camera

A red-winged blackbird sings out to attract a mate while being perched atop a cattail at Wildflower Park

I continued past the cottonwood trees

I had been photographing the wildflowers and sunrise for about forty five minutes now when this scene unfolded

It had been a great morning to be out photographing the beauty of the area

THE PARKS PURPLE WILDFLOWER Size:13x19 FINE ART PAPER I set up my tripodThe nodding thistle also called musk thistle is native to Europe and Asia and is considered to be a noxious weed in the USA. Even though it is considered to be invasive, they do have beautiful flowers to be admired. (575 122)