Thistle Flower and Pollen Beetles

Thank you all for the stars and comments on yesterdays abstract Montbretia . And its another flower today I am afraid ! Horse and dog duties and getting ready for my trip to Cambridge, plus the unexpected painting required before I go has meant another day has slipped by and little or no commenting or lens time has been managed. I hope you have a splendid weekend one and all.  :¬)
PS. My thanks to BikerBear  for hosting FlowerFriday .