Monday 6th June 2011
These photographs of wild violets were taken on top of Cavehill on 25th April 2011...
On a wonderful sunny afternoon, with a picnic rug, a bottle of water and oaty biscuits...
Before my world changed forever... and became a before and an after...
I have always liked the dainty violets and they grow in abundance on sunny banks on Cavehill...
Sweet violet (Viola Odorata) is a dainty perennial growing from a thick, short rhizome bearing a crown of dark green leaves which have long stalks and heart shaped blades.
The subtly sweet scented flowers are borne on long slim stalks from February to April...
I love the blossoms as they start to die back...
lovely shades of purple...
The flowers are visited by bees for pollination...
There are many different species of violets in Britain.
It is difficult to tell them apart due to the differences of colour and hybridisation within all the species.
Such a dainty delicate blossom...
I loved the lovely violet colour with the green of the grass in the background...
Violet means modesty...
14 comments:
Gorgeous details of the petals.
The color and bokeh are also so lovely in these images.
Happy Macro Monday Nicolette!
Gorgeous....sweet, dainty and oh so delicate. The one with the close up on the 'inside'...the 'beard'...it's stupendous.
Winter Past is my link to Macro Monday. Do stop by when you get a chance. I'd love your company. Have a great week.
Beautiful flowers.
Gorgeous shots ! the flowers look so delicate !
What sweet little blooms!! Will look for them tomorrow. :)
So sweet flowers. Anita
Pansy's/viola's have such great color and details!
this flower is very beautiful. But it is something oldfashioned about it. :)
I love gardening, but wildflowers are always my favourites. Violets... I guess it's still quite cold there in Ireland! :)
Oops, sorry: the pictures was taken on 25th April... :)
I love seeing these in my yard when spring arrives. They always make me smile. They are small and beautiful.
You've captured them beautifully!
My favorite is the third from the bottom.
Thanks for visiting.
When I see violets in my yard, I know warm weather is just around the corner. All of these shots are wonderful.
Beautiful shots of the violets! You must have been on your hands and knees to capture their beauty. :)
Lovely photos! The violet is such a beautiful flower.
Hugs, Cindy
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