Red Flower
I love the many forms of grass flowers and seed heads. They create every-changing natural paintings which invite close inspection and appreciation. Here, the brightly lit grasses in the background were waving energetically in the wind, leaving the silhouetted ones in the foreground to show off their form.
This plant is strongly associated with the Virgin Mary, but I love them for the way they collect and hold onto water drops, whether from the rain or the early morning dew. The scientific name refers to this dew, which was thought to have magical qualities. Alchemists used it in their search for gold. I just appreciate their sparkling beauty. Another alchemilla that grows in our garden is the much smaller alpine version, which has been used medicinally.
