August 2012 is coming to a close
The countryside looks - to my eyes - a bit ragged these days. But there are also bright patches of colour. We're in between seasons here in Ontario. Summer is fading fast.
Largest square: evidence that many birds are molting and preparing to head south.
Moving clockwise: thistles (Cirsium) on this plant show various stages of flowering and going to seed, the blossoms of various species of goldenrod (Solidago) are flowering profusely along roadsides, arrowhead (Saggitatia latifolia) can be seen in full flower in shallow lakes and ponds, fox grapes are ready for picking (are you imagining yummy jellies?) and the first of the Michaelmas daisies (Aster) are announcing autumn's approach.
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NATURE NOTES.
17 comments:
Another splendid photo-compilation, love it when you do these posts.
Summer, sigh, appears to be gone here. Our fall rainy season has the upper hand, I hope temporarily.
Yum, those grapes look good. My asters are still green plants.
Great look at the last of summer. I particularly like the feather.
Darla
Yep. Pretty soon it will cool down a bit and then it's 9 terrible months of great weather. Oh well, what can a person do.'
Take pictures! Like these. They're very good. A feather in your cap!
the last colors of summer, so brilliant, the purples and blues are gorgeous.
goldenrod, although unwelcome, sure makes a statement. :)
A beautiful look at the end of summer! The grapes look most tempting!!
Oh beautiful nature! I love that feather and there really is an almost autumnal feel here, now you say it. I'm afraid we've still got hot summer and summer storms, but it's all fading fast!
Beautiful collage of the flowers and feather. I also love your shots of the cranes in flight in the next post.
Gorgeous my camera girl! :) I just love this collage! :)
I had never heard of the Muchaelmas daisy. What a beautiful name, and great collage to highlight the changing of the seasons.
yes it is soon september. gret shots from a naturea similar to mine. :)
Beautiful collage showing with natural images :)
Hanne Bente
Beautiful collage...love the feather caught.
I am happy to hear that there is goldenrod and other flowers blooming even if we are headed toward fall...Michelle
I love these shots in your collage, especially the feather and thistle. It is feeling much much cooler here on the island.
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