Anne Elliott's photos with the keyword: Straw Flower

I'm always delighted to see a Straw Flower (Strawflower), of any colour. Just fascinated by how perfect they often are when I see them. Love their paper or silk-like "petals", though actually the petals aren’t true petals at all, but in fact are modified leaves called bracts, that come in many colours, including yellow, orange, cream, pink, white, and purple. Photographed at the Reader Rock Garden on 29 August 2013. "Xerochrysum bracteatum, commonly known as the golden everlasting or strawflower, is a flowering plant in the family Asteraceae native to Australia." From Wikipedia. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xerochrysum_bracteatum

This beautiful pink Straw Flower was in bloom at the Reader Rock Garden on 17 September 2014. I love seeing these flowers - they always look as if they had been meticulously cut out of shiny paper. The petals aren’t true petals at all, but in fact are modified leaves called bracts, that come in many colours, including yellow, orange, cream, pink, white, and purple. "Xerochrysum bracteatum, commonly known as the golden everlasting or strawflower, is a flowering plant in the family Asteraceae native to Australia." From Wikipedia. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xerochrysum_bracteatum It's -22°C (windchill -28°C) this morning (30 November 2014), so anything that looks even remotely warm is welcome to the eyes. This coming week, we are supposed to hit 0°C, which will be wonderful!

I'm always delighted to see a Straw Flower (Strawflower), of any colour. Just fascinated by how perfect they usually are when I see them. Love their paper or silk-like "petals", though actually the petals aren’t true petals at all, but in fact are modified leaves called bracts, that come in many colours, including yellow, orange, cream, pink, white, and purple. Photographed at The Saskatoon Farm on 24 May 2014, when my youngest daughter treated me to a great day out, SE of the city. In the morning, we were in the Frank Lake area looking for birds and barns. Afterwards, we went to the Saskatoon Farm for a delicious lunch and to wander the grounds with our cameras. Came across a couple of greenhouses full of colourful flowers, which felt so good after such a long (7 months), brutal winter. Thanks so much, Rachel, for such an enjoyable day, with so many treats! "Xerochrysum bracteatum, commonly known as the golden everlasting or strawflower, is a flowering plant in the family Asteraceae native to Australia." From Wikipedia. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xerochrysum_bracteatum

Yesterday, I finally got my wireless keyboard and mouse set up. Both worked just fine. This morning, the mouse doesn't work at all! Luckily, I still have the old mouse cord plugged in. Also just discovered that my HP Photosmart Plus printer will not work with Windows 7. How I wish I was computer literate!!! Much later --finally got a printer driver and got my old printer set up. What a relief and what a performance! Later, again, I pressed the connect button underneath the new mouse and it now works again. Don't know why it stopped working overnight. This image is not as sharp as it looked late last night, lol! The sun is trying to shine today, it's not cold and it's not snowing, so maybe I should have kept this photo for when our next snowfall happens. Too late now. It's +12C as I type and it's supposed to get up to +20C this afternoon! After that, it looks like we'll be dropping down to around +10C for quite a few days. I'm always delighted to see a Straw Flower (Strawflower), of any colour. Just fascinated by how perfect they often are when I see them. Love their paper or silk-like "petals", though actually the petals aren’t true petals at all, but in fact are modified leaves called bracts, that come in many colours, including yellow, orange, cream, pink, white, and purple. Photographed at the Reader Rock Garden on 29 August 2013. "Xerochrysum bracteatum, commonly known as the golden everlasting or strawflower, is a flowering plant in the family Asteraceae native to Australia." From Wikipedia. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xerochrysum_bracteatum

I'm always delighted to see a Straw Flower (Strawflower), of any colour. Just fascinated by how perfect they usually are when I see them. Love their paper or silk-like "petals", though actually the petals aren’t true petals at all, but in fact are modified leaves called bracts, that come in many colours, including yellow, orange, cream, pink, white, and purple. Photographed at the Reader Rock Garden on 14 August 2013. "Xerochrysum bracteatum, commonly known as the golden everlasting or strawflower, is a flowering plant in the family Asteraceae native to Australia." From Wikipedia. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xerochrysum_bracteatum

I'm always delighted to see a Straw Flower (Strawflower), of any colour. Just fascinated by how perfect they usually are when I see them - this one does have a few curls. Love their paper or silk-like petals and gentle mix of pink and white. Photographed (macro) at the Reader Rock Garden on 26 July 2013. The petals aren’t true petals at all, but in fact are modified leaves called bracts, that come in many colours, including yellow, orange, cream, pink, white, and purple. "Xerochrysum bracteatum, commonly known as the golden everlasting or strawflower, is a flowering plant in the family Asteraceae native to Australia." From Wikipedia. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xerochrysum_bracteatum www.flickr.com/photos/annkelliott/13379730393

I'm always delighted to see a Straw Flower (Strawflower), of any colour. Just fascinated by how perfect they always are. Love their paper-like petals, sheen, and gentle mix of pink and white. Photographed (macro) at the Reader Rock Garden on 26 July 2013. The petals aren’t true petals at all, but in fact are modified leaves called bracts, that come in many colours, including yellow, orange, cream, pink, white, and purple. "Xerochrysum bracteatum, commonly known as the golden everlasting or strawflower, is a flowering plant in the family Asteraceae native to Australia." From Wikipedia. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xerochrysum_bracteatum

A while ago, I posted a similar photo to this one of these beautiful Straw Flowers. I remember that, at the time, I couldn't decide which I liked better, this one or the closer crop. Decided to post this one as well, after all. Maybe I just needed the splash of vibrant orange on yet another dreary, snowy day! It's beginning to feel as though it snows every single day - and it's not a good feeling. Only about four more months of this before Spring hopefully arrives. Taken on 14 August 2013, at the Reader Rock Garden.

I'm always delighted to see a Straw Flower (Strawflower), of any colour. Just fascinated by how perfect they usually are. Love their paper-like "petals" and silky sheen. Photographed (macro) at the Reader Rock Garden on 14 August 2013. The petals aren’t true petals at all, but in fact are modified leaves called bracts, that come in many colours, including yellow, orange, cream, pink, white, and purple. "Xerochrysum bracteatum, commonly known as the golden everlasting or strawflower, is a flowering plant in the family Asteraceae native to Australia." From Wikipedia. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xerochrysum_bracteatum

I'm always delighted to see a Straw Flower, of any colour. Just fascinated by how perfect they always are. Love their paper-like petals, sheen, and gentle mix of pink and white. Photographed (macro) at the Reader Rock Garden on 26 July 2013. The petals aren’t true petals at all, but in fact are modified leaves called bracts, that come in many colours, including yellow, orange, cream, pink, white, and purple. "Xerochrysum bracteatum, commonly known as the golden everlasting or strawflower, is a flowering plant in the family Asteraceae native to Australia." From Wikipedia. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xerochrysum_bracteatum

This beautiful white Straw Flower was in bloom at the Reader Rock Garden on 14 August 2013. I love seeing these flowers - they always look as if they had been meticulously cut out of paper. The petals aren’t true petals at all, but in fact are modified leaves called bracts, that come in many colours, including yellow, orange, cream, pink, white, and purple. "Xerochrysum bracteatum, commonly known as the golden everlasting or strawflower, is a flowering plant in the family Asteraceae native to Australia." From Wikipedia.

Rebecca - get well soon! Here's a medicinal spoonful of RED : ) We've had another milder day today - this break in the frigid winter weather feels SO good! Hope it lasts a few more days. Photographed this small Strawflower near the end of September - and should really have kept it to post when our bitter cold and snow return : )