Wednesday’s Photos
Wild Flowers of the Arrow Lake Region
After looking at some of the garden flowers I would like to devote two posts to the wild flowers of our region. I start off with the most humble and ubiquitous flower, the dandelion, which as a weed is also invading our gardens. It is pretty both as a flower and as a seed head. In the springtime you will find the wild strawberry flower adorning the edges and trails of our woods. The sweet peas also have a wild cousin which attract a lot of insects during their blooming season. Finally, rare and protected in British Columbia is the magnificent tiger lily. Enjoy.
The Peter and Gertrud Klopp Family 
Fantastic pictures!
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Thank you, Pit!
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Sehr schön, Peter! 1,2 und 5 sind meine Favouriten 🙂 Und davon als geheimer Sieger: 2!
Oder doch 5?! Geriffelte Blätter und random Punkte.
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Tiger Lillie’s are one of my favorite wildflowers. I didn’t realize they are protected in Canada. No picking them then😬
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That’s right! Picking would be frowned upon. Thank you for your kind words of appreciation!
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The photos are beautiful. Although I had only seen cultivated tiger lilies, I think your wild ones top the cultivated ones. Peter, thank you for sharing.
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The wild tiger lily is also my favourite. I am so happy you like the photo.
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Amazing colours and top class photgraphy! Peter your pics are just superb:):) Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks for the accolades, Rashmi!
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Joining in the chorus, fantastic photos. 🙂
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Thank you, Robert! Flowers exert such a charming influence on us all.
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Beautiful flowers, the second one is pretty
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Oh yes, the seed head of the dandelion has its own king of charm.
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We don’t have them here. I saw these in Himalayas though
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Very nice, shots, Peter! Even the humble dandelions look beautiful.
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Thank you, Des, for the kinds words of appreciation!
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Beautiful flowers Peter. The tiger lily is esoecially lovely.
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I am so glad you liked the tiger lily, a rare beauty indeed. Thanks, Su!
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Ich schmunzel über die tiger Liliy und weiß nun endlich woher sie kommt! Wunderschöne Fotos zeigst du heute, Peter.
All the best to you, Ulli
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Thank you, Ulli! Have a nice day and best wishes! Peter
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Ich schliesse mich meinen Vorrednern an, tolle Fotos!
I think they are all very pretty. The dandelion’s flower betals I use in food sometimes. It gives a bitter touch, but not too much.
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The young leaves can also be used in salads. They give them that extra little kick in taste. Thank you, Brigit, for your wonderful compliment
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You are a terrific photographer Peter.
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Thank you for your kind words, Cornelia! Coming from a fellow photographer they mean a lot to me.
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Stunning! I’ve never liked dandelions, but you made them beautiful—even the seed one.
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Thank you for your kind compliment, Amy!
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Fantastic pix. Despite vast difference in the climate, many of these also grow in India, in the northern hemisphere winter.
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I believe the dandelion can be found on all continents except Antarctica.
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Great photos, you have there wild strawberries, too!!! Here, they are everywhere in hilly-mountain areas and have an amazing flavour, I even used for cakes. Have a great summer there with good health and joy !
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Ich finde, die kühlen Gegenden unserer Erde bringen die schönsten Blüten hervor. Das Foto von der Pusteblume ist der absolute Hammer! Ich weiß, dass Gärtner sie nicht besonders mögen, aber ich mochte die Butterblume schon immer. Als Kinder haben wir mit ihnen Kränze geflochten.
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Es freut mich, dass dir die Pusteblume so gut gefallen hat. Vielen Dank!
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The second photo is just beautiful and amazing, dear Peter. It’s always a wonder to see the beauties of nature. Kind regards Mitza
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Thank you, Mitza!
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Brilliant images! Love the dandelion seed head, even though he is invasive. 🙂
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Thank you, Jane!
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Beautiful shots, Peter. And oh, I always love to play with dandelions..
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Thank you for the compliment, Nurul!
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Oh, wow, Peter!!!!!!! You are a master of your camera. That Dandelion is majestic and you captured it perfectly. I am so impressed. Phenomenal shots and nature is beautiful
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A thousand thank you’s for such an enthusiastic comment! These kind words made my day, Luda.
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Excellent images, Peter. The second of the dandelion I like the most. Majestic! 😁👍🏼
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Oh thank you so much for the compliment, Markus!
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