INaturalist got it right, Allen. It’s Bro-day-ah. One of the later prairie wildflowers. Ours haven’t started yet. I think we’re at least a couple of weeks behind your location. You did a fine job getting the entire open bloom in nice focus and a smooth transition to the out of focus elements. The background is nice and very typical of when and where this plant blooms.
I love the warmth and vitality in this one, Allen. Just says summer. I like the varied stages of blooming although I’d like some more separation in the parts if possible. Maybe shifting to the left and around a bit might have done it. Tough sometimes with clusters like these. The vibrant purple is perfect with that golden background.
