Pasque flower, Pulsatilla vulgaris, Group of purple flowers growing outdoor.

Cornflower, Centaurea dealbata 'John Coutts', Close up detail of mauve coloured flower growing outdoor.

Pasque flower, Pulsatilla vulgaris, Slightly overhead view of 3 open deep burgundy flowers showing bright yellow stamens, surrounded by hairy foliage, In sunlight.

Pasque flower, Pulsatilla vulgaris, Close cropped front view of one fully open purple flower with masses of yellow stamens against bright sunlight, Another flower behind.

Pasque flower, Pulsatilla vulgaris, Close front view of one open purple flower with masses of yellow stamens and surounded with furry feathery foliage, Another flower behind.

Pasque flower, Pulsatilla pratensis, Fluffy seedhead with dark strands silhouetted against pink and blue mottled background.

Persian Cornflower, Centaurea dealbata, Side view of one pink flower with fringed petals against light background.

Persian Cornflower, Centaurea dealbata, Side view of one pink flower with fringed petals against pale blue sky.

Atlas cedar, Cedrus atlantica, New growth on a single twig.

Bristlecone fir, Abies bracteata, Close view of two sprigs showing the cones forming at the tips.

Pasqueflower, Small pasqueflower, Pulsatilla pratensis

Pasqueflower, Pulsatilla vulgaris, single flower not quite open, backlit in early morning sunlight.