Sunday, July 12, 2015

Mid July Wildflowers

 Chicory (Cichorium intibus)

Here's a sampling of the wildflowers I photographed yesterday while ay the McKenzie Marsh, Aurora. The summer wildflowers are beginning to bloom and the weather has gotten quite warm. Well, it is the Dog Days of Summer, July 3 to August 11!

 Swamp milkweed (Asclepias incarnata)

Sadly I have seen few butterflies, but I have seen  quite a few bees...at least in my own gardens.

St. John's-wort (Hypercum perforatum)

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33 comments:

  1. eileeninmdJuly 12, 2015 at 8:24 AM

    Pretty collection of colorful wildflowers. Happy Sunday!

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  2. LeoraJuly 12, 2015 at 8:33 AM

    Blue, pink, yellow - a primary colors selection. I especially love the chicory. The "butterflies" I have seen look more like moths.

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  3. William KendallJuly 12, 2015 at 8:38 AM

    They are very pretty!

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  4. MadSnapperJuly 12, 2015 at 8:54 AM

    that is good news you are seeing the bees.. these flowers as view through Tina's Lens are as always Awesome. love that chicory

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  5. PerthDailyPhotoJuly 12, 2015 at 8:58 AM

    Beautiful array of colours EG, summer colours are so strong and vibrant.

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  6. MichelleJuly 12, 2015 at 9:52 AM

    Lovely!

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  7. UnknownJuly 12, 2015 at 11:19 AM

    Pretty wildflowers. I love the colour of the chicory.

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  8. LowellJuly 12, 2015 at 11:20 AM

    A beautiful variety! Nice, sharp photos, too!

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  9. Sylvia KJuly 12, 2015 at 11:31 AM

    Such lovely, colorful wildflowers!! And beautiful captures as always! What a great way to begin my day -- as always, too!! Hope you're enjoying your weekend and that you have a great new week ahead!!

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  10. Muffy's MarksJuly 12, 2015 at 11:36 AM

    Just gorgeous!!!

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  11. Muffy's MarksJuly 12, 2015 at 11:36 AM

    Just gorgeous!!!

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  12. ADRIANJuly 12, 2015 at 11:37 AM

    I'm not a fan of floral images though I do take and post some. These are great. I'll try some for myself. I won't know what to call them so I'll just have to say blue flower, yellow flower and so on.

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  13. RoseJuly 12, 2015 at 11:58 AM

    Oh, wow, those are beautiful. As to butterflies, early on, I was seeing quite a few I thought. Lately, not so much, but then I have not been out much. I am just going by my own yard. One thing, I may, just may have seen one monarch...but not sure if I did. I know I have not seen more than one!

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  14. KathyJuly 12, 2015 at 12:09 PM

    These little and delicate wildflowers are just so pretty!

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  15. StephanieJuly 12, 2015 at 1:51 PM

    Nice colors and variety of pretty flowers.

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  16. RedPatJuly 12, 2015 at 3:38 PM

    I love the colour of Chicory, EG!

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  17. VPJuly 12, 2015 at 4:36 PM

    A spectacular selection of unexpectedly gorgeous flowers...

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  18. Linda W.July 12, 2015 at 4:36 PM

    A very lovely wildflower collection!

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  19. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"July 12, 2015 at 5:17 PM

    A colourful little bouquet. How could anyone classify them as weeds?

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  20. HannahJuly 12, 2015 at 7:48 PM

    The milkweed flowers are pretty in the pink shades. I have St. John's Wort blooming in my garden too.

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  21. TexWisGirlJuly 12, 2015 at 8:18 PM

    beautiful shots!

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  22. Yogi♪♪♪July 12, 2015 at 9:57 PM

    Your wildflowers are beautiful. We have them in bloom also and I love them.

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  23. RandyJuly 12, 2015 at 10:39 PM

    That first one is amazing.

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  24. GreenComotionJuly 12, 2015 at 11:52 PM

    Of artistic and medicinal value - especially the Hypericum!
    Superb snaps, Tina!!
    Have a Wonderful Week.
    Peace :)

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  25. AnonymousJuly 13, 2015 at 5:11 AM

    Very colourful collection!

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  26. KateJuly 13, 2015 at 8:01 AM

    Your wildflower photos are delicate and beautiful.

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  27. Elizabeth EdwardsJuly 13, 2015 at 8:53 AM

    gorgeous blooms. i love wildflowers. ( :

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  28. maryaustriaJuly 13, 2015 at 9:00 AM

    Such beautiful flowers! And gorgeous photos!

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  29. HalcyonJuly 13, 2015 at 1:50 PM

    Such pretty and colorful examples!

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  30. cieldequimperJuly 14, 2015 at 6:47 AM

    Oh so pretty! I was happy to be able to photograph the last of some bee flowers last weekend but won't post them for at least another week...

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  31. JackJuly 14, 2015 at 11:05 PM

    Your flower images are great!

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  32. Rambling WoodsJuly 15, 2015 at 12:47 AM

    Beautiful wild flowers... Same here... Very few butterflies and zero monarchs.... Michelle

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  33. AnonymousJuly 15, 2015 at 5:35 PM

    I'm just starting to see more butterflies here. Love the image of chicory. It's such a pretty flower.

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