Close-up of a Greater Horseshoe leaf at the end of its life cycle. The edges are already affected and more and more holes are falling in them until eventually the leaf is completely decayed. But the rhizome remains alive, and in early March the pink-colored spike-shaped flower heads reappear above ground in anticipation of the new leaves. Because the plant is difficult to remove, it is colloquially referred to as "everyman's weed". The plant's Latin name is: Petasites hybridus. The photo was taken on an overcast day at the beginning of autumn.
For over 50 years working on photography, but only really got the taste after my retirement. Now I only have the time and the peace to really look around and discover and record beautiful things. On this site you can see some of my most beautiful photos, but.. Read more…