Sea Thrift
In August the Sea Pinks, known as Thrift, are often just dried husks on the coast of Westray:
In June they are in full pink bloom:
It’s an incredibly hardy plant which grows on the most unforgiving shores:
It also grows on the buildings as well as the cliffs:
Today I look at it closeup for the very first time:
It’s a ball of beautiful pink petals.