#25 - Seed capsules

I just discovered that Rosebay Willowherb is called Fireweed in America because it frequently grows where the land has been burnt - apparently it became widespread in Britain after the war, appearing in bomb craters and burnt out buildings. The name suits the leaves which burst into glorious flames as the flower dies. Before that though the plant is very demure, I especially love the delicate shades of pink and mauve on the long seed capsules, I couldn't actually edit this photo at all as any adjustment seemed to change the colours from their subtle gradations, so it is exactly as I took it.