Arty-choke

I was passing the community vegetable garden and noticed this glorious artichoke, well past its 'eat by' date but truly splendid, with its rich colour and purple 'feather' crown.  It's only an iPhone snap as I didn't have my camera. Thinking the background a bit cluttered, I went back a few days later with my DSLR and took another picture - but the resulting photo, though technically better, doesn't have the rich feel of this snap.