The leek flower is one of those little surprises the garden keeps for late in the season. Most people know leeks only as long green stalks destined for soup pots, but if left to grow and not harvested, they send up tall stems topped with a globe of tiny star-shaped blossoms. These flower heads look like pale fireworks frozen mid-burst, usually white or soft lilac, and they have a faint, sweet onion scent that bees adore.
What makes the leek flower special is the balance between delicacy and boldness. From a distance, the round clusters look ornamental, almost like an allium bred purely for decoration. Up close, each tiny bloom is geometric, tidy, and quietly beautiful. They last a long time, too, so the plant feels like it’s showing off after months of simply being green and useful. And if you ask me, a photographer's perfect subject.
Roman baths and beyond – The very name lavanda (lavander) comes from the Latin lavare, meaning “to wash.” Romans used lavender in their baths, both for fragrance and for its believed cleansing powers. Imagine ancient steam rooms filled with that calming scent.
Sometimes it is hard to choose which edit is better. I had a similar shot from the previous post, but there I edited it a bit more muted and washed. Somehow, I like this one even more. Contrasts and sharper lines add something to it.
If you think wheat is the queen of grains, you are wrong. That title is dedicated to rye. Unlike wheat, rye is tough. It can grow in poor soils, cold climates, and high altitudes where other cereals give up. That’s why it became a staple across northern and eastern Europe. It simply refuses to quit.
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