I enjoy strolling along a nearby nature trail thinking of life, my day's events, and spotting the beauty of nature.

On a path near our home, I kept spying emerging plants and thought I should attempt some photos. This past Sunday evening I packed the camera and headed out. The thistle and dandilion are noted for their symmetry. Only a close-up is adequate.

Next are two shots of wild daisies (?). Daisies always brighten dark corners.

The lens was a fixed focal length whose fstop ranges from 2-22. At the largest aperture of 2, the background blurs nicely and is an important contribution to the composition.

I debated which was the best daisy shot. Undecided. You get both. Perhaps you will tell me which you prefer.