Saturday, April 18, 2009

conquering the coldness of stone

These fragile blue flowers have penetrated the joints in this stone wall.

11 comments:

Unknown said...

What a beautiful composition! I allways pay much attention to these nature details too.

Birdman said...

These small blooms are always resilient, aren't they.

VP said...

Very good image and metaphor. Any idea which kind of flowers are these?

Lowell said...

Excellent photo and your commentary is right on! Great job.

Jilly said...

Oh this is absolutely beautiful. Anyone coming after me, DO click on the photo to enlarge. You'll see what I mean.

Cezar and Léia said...

Wonderful post! These flowers are so delicate!
Beautiful picture indeed!
Kind regards
Léia

Debbie Courson Smith said...

I love it when that happens :)

Misfit in Paradise said...

Periwinkle. Just like Bloom County.

Julie said...

Dry stone walls are one of man's wondrous creations. This periwinkle looks like it means business. Good eye ...

slim said...

It is amazing that something so delicate and beautiful grows in such a seemingly harsh environment. Beautiful capture.

Ayie said...

nice shots!