Looks like the Brown knapweed (Centaurea jacea) to me (EuropeanI think it's an Aster. but I'm not an Aster Master.
If anyone knows, I'd be happy to learn what it is.
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I think we have a Brown Knapweed Winner!Looks like the Brown knapweed (Centaurea jacea) to me (European) but in USA the Centaurea americana (American Basketflower) is pretty close... Most probably the second one if in wild!
Great shot! The curled petals brings to mind the craft of quilling. I'm glad you notice things like this!

Nice photos but I have no idea how the things on the third photo were assembled? It doesn't look natural...