Goat's beard, Tragopogon pratensis seedhead, similar to Dandelion clock, Dramatic close view against blue sky.

Goat's beard, Tragopogon pratensis seedhead, similar to Dandelion clock, Dramatic close view against blue sky with unopened buds either side.

Goat's beard, Tragopogon pratensis, close up showing the delicate pattern.

Goat's beard, Tragopogon pratensis, close up showing the delicate pattern.

Tulip, Tulipa 'Affaire', Closed white cream flower tinged with pink and with dew or raindrops, A Green veined butterfly is perched on the side.

Green veined white butterfly, Pieris napi, on Tulipa Affaire petal flushed and edged in pink and scattered with dew droplets.