How is this for a lunch time view?
How's about this one?
Not quite as amazing as the previous photo....
That huge clump of nettles obscuring the view...
But,
when you zoom in,
nettles are actually - strangely beautiful
Almost alien
Complete with silica needle guard
Defence at every corner
Even the stalks bristle
A survivor.
A visitor (linked with being brought by the Romans).
A food source.
And a brief distraction for me and
a subject for my camera.
Back to work, lunch eaten, view admired, nettles photo-ed.
Job done!
oh I love how different things look really close up x
ReplyDeleteThe views are amazing from a distance and close up! I love nettles...mind you not to brush against but as food. I make nettle pesto every year. So full of iron. It's a great spring detox for the ol liver after a winter of heavy food and drink.
ReplyDeleteI shall have to have a closer look at nettles - but not too close, as nettle stings bring me up in a very painful rash!
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful views - it must have been hard to go back to work!
I too have often admired nettles. Luckily I do not react badly when stung by them but I still treat them with care. I am constantly amazed at what the camera reveals when photos are downloaded.
ReplyDeleteI love close up detail of plants but nettles are not my best thing, I react badly to them!! Badly enough to have to take antihistamine 36 hours later!!
ReplyDeleteNo wonder it hurts so much when you fall in them! As my memory recalls a trip and fall from my childhood.
ReplyDeleteYour lunchtime view is wonderful!
A dye source too :)
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