The Northern Blazing Star is just coming into flower on the Kennebunk Plains. The Plains are still very dry, and it might not be a bumper year for Blazing Star, but there are a few somewhat dusty-looking blooms. And a few somewhat dusty-looking Monarchs as well. The Monarchs favor the Blazing Star, and I always see them on the plains in season. Sony a6700. Sigma 16-300 Contemporary at about 600mm equivalent field of view crop. Program with insect modifications. Processed in Photomator.