Although we still have lots of greenery, it wasn’t until early October that the autumn colours began to appear, highlighted by this very pleasant weather we’re experiencing.
Happy Thursday.
Colours
Walking Scenes
Autumn chrysanthemums getting ready to bloom.
The white ash trees are changing rapidly but the maple tree next to it is still very green.
The water lilies are finished for the year but their pond drowses in the lovely warmth of a sunny autumn day.
Happy Wednesday.
Reblog: Water Lilies: Pink Stars
‘Water Lilies: Pink Stars’ …a recent post showed one flower in a water lily pond. this time there are five stars in the constellation – i hope you …
Water Lilies: Pink Stars
I love this water lily photo from Andy at Ebb Then Flood. Please click the link above to see more of Andy’s photography.
Late Summer Hydrangea
I’ve been following the progression of this hydrangea bush since before August 26 but only started taking photos of it then.
It’s a very tall bush, approximately 2.5 metres (about 8 ft) and is very well established in a sheltered area.
By September 4 it had changed a lot.
The yellowish-pink clusters had become a rosy pink with very white tips.
As September went along, the white highlights started to disappear.
The clusters have now become a deeper pink. There’s a bit of white left here and there but not much.
I have enjoyed watching the changes in this hydrangea bush over the last six weeks and have been surprised at how beautifully it has matured and developed. I thought that its blooming cycle was going to be completed much earlier. How wrong I was!
Happy Tuesday.
Red and Gold
I regularly walk near these white ash trees and two days ago, they were green …
… but they have now donned their autumn dress in preparation for their winter sleep.
In the meantime, we get to enjoy these gorgeous colours.
A beautiful interlude.
Happy Monday.
Reblog: #ScenicSaturday October 5th 2024
This continuing series of posts depicts our beautiful world, encouraging people to share them and maybe even help save our unique home planet from …
#ScenicSaturday October 5th 2024
This beautiful photo is of Yorkshire Dales National Park in UK, and comes courtesy of Stuart Aken’s wonderful photography skills. Please click the link about see more of Stuart’s lovely landscape pictures.
Sky Storm
On Friday we had a fast-moving storm whip through.
These menacing clouds were underlit by the setting sun which lent a lot of drama to the skyscape.
I stood on my deck and watched this unfolding spectacle while I could …
… as it only lasted for about 10 minutes.
An amazing show, courtesy of Nature.
Happy Sunday.
Autumn Sun
It has cooled off but we are still getting very comfortable daytime temperatures of 23C or so (73F).
As autumn settles into itself, sitting in the sun is very pleasant, almost somnolent.
Best of all, it’s cooling at night to very nice sleeping temperatures. Opening a window for fresh evening air is such a small but lovely perk.
Happy weekend.
October 4’s Friday Fleurday
There are many autumn colours right now, but also lots of summer pinks still. Here’s a sample.
The hardy hydrangeas and chrysanthemums are continuing to do well while many of the other pink species are starting to fade. Pretty great for October, though. 🌸
Sky Fish and the Amazing Loose Leaf Adventure
Well, not really. But if fish had bigger brains, here’s what they would probably say.
Happy Thursday. 😉
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