The only flowers

Up at a high altitude track at 4,000 meters in the mountains in Pakistan, I found this single large thistle plant. It buzzed with life…bees and butterflies, all seizing the brief opportunity to collect pollen in this harsh environment.
Happy Monday…and joy to you today.

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Taken on Sunday July 27, 2025
Posted on Sunday August 10, 2025
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Old Owl said:

Thank you, Diana, for showing this. It is beauty amidst the storms which seem to crowd us. Joy and love to you, too.

2 weeks ago

tiabunna said:

A lovely close-up, Diana. I suspect thistles would grow anywhere, but it's impressive to see the bees and butterflies so active in such a place. Big huggss. XXX

2 weeks ago

raingirl said:

How cool is that? I wondered how you could find so many different insects all at once like that.
And excellent depth of field for this - long lenses certainly can do some nice things for photos.

2 weeks ago

Annemarie said:

thats so beautiful, life everywhere

2 weeks ago

Annemarie said:

Peaceful new week!

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Jaap van 't Veen said:

Woinderful close-up.

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Nouchetdu38 said:

Great macro shot!!!!!!
Have a nice new week*****

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Gudrun said:

Amazing that insects still manage to survive up there.

2 weeks ago

Günter Klaus said:

Da hast du ja eine tolle Entdeckung gemacht mit diesen netten Besuch liebe Diana,schön ist deine Nahaufnahme :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Nachmittag,liebe Grüße und eine Umarmung, Güni :))

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