Prairie gentian, Eustoma grandiflorium, Studio shot of mauve flower.

Prairie gentian, Eustoma grandiflorum, Close up of white flowers showing stamen.

Musk thistle, Carduus nutans, spikey flowerhead seen from behind.

Musk thistle, Carduus nutans, spikey flowerhead seen from behind.

Musk thistle, Carduus nutans, purple spikey flower.

Musk thistle, Carduus nutans, purple spikey flower.

Crab apple, Malus 'Cardinal', branch covered in pink blossoms.

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

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

Chilli pepper, Capsicum annuum, strings of chilies hung up to dry.

Thistle, Cotton thistle, Onopordum acanthium.

Apple, Malus domestica 'Fiesta', blossoms in flower.

Apple, Malus domestica 'Kings Acre Pippin', blossoms in flower.

Apple, Malus domestica 'Kings Acre Pippin', blossoms against blue sky.