Persian Speedwell Wildflower

Persian speedwell (Veronica persica) sits low in the frame with several open flowers clustered near a vertical grass stem. The petals are pale blue with darker blue radial lines and small yellow centers; soft natural light and a very shallow depth of field render the background as a diffuse green-brown wash. One lower blossom shows pollen dusting on the stamens and a clear pattern of blue stripes on its petals.