Walking along the trail in the arboretum for the first time in months, I came upon this weathered bench. I thought about sitting down to enjoy the view, but when I noticed the pretty purple flower, growing up from behind the bench, I decided instead to take a picture. I have no idea what the flower is, but I loved the color, its delicate lace-like effect, and the contrast with the lichens on the weathered bench.
If anyone can identify the flower, please let me know in the comments. This is my first post on Clare and Dean’s Photo of the Week weekly feature. Click here to see what they posted from New South Wales this week.
Thanks for checking out my photo of the week.
Carolyn aka Skip
SEEN ALONG THE TRAIL 
Beautiful rich purple flower framed nicely with the weathered fence!
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That’s a very beautiful composition, the flower and the bench!
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Thank you! It really caught my eye.
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Love the use of the “natural frame.” I am always on the lookout for that when I am out with camera in hand. 🙂
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I do the same, Kathy, and this one popped up right in front of me. I didn’t have to look hard at all. 😉
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Hi Carolyn,
Thank you for sharing this beautiful photo and joining our Photo of the Week event.
Clare
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Thanks for the response, Clare. I’m looking forward to the Monday posts.
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Thank you Carolyn and have a great week
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