Globe Thistle purple iris Japanese Maple leaves are a

Japanese Maple leaves are a bright lime green throughout the spring and summer

Champion Pure Blood Lusitano grey stallion

Irises come in different colours which have different meanings but the most common and well-known is the blue iris

This one is a 90 shot focus-stack for maximum detail depth of field at larger print sizes

Different colours have different meanings

Globe Thistle purple iris Japanese Maple leaves are aEuropean Photography Awards Gold Echinops, commonly known as globe thistle, is native to Europe, Asia, and Africa. Like echinacea, it gets its name from the Ancient Greek word 'echinos' meaning 'hedgehog' in reference to its spiny, globe shaped seedheads. Known for its resilience and toughness, it is also an ancient Celtic symbol for noble character. In Scotland, the Globe Thistle signifies bravery, often associated with warriors. This originates from