
Late summer is reflected in the landscape. As August moves along, greens aren’t as vibrant, seed heads are forming and berries are replacing some flowers. Summer is slipping through our fingers and that familiar feeling of regret returns, as it does every year.
August 14, 2026 at 11:12 pm
Do you pick them up and blow the seeds on their way? I remember doing that as a kid, much to the chagrin of my parents.
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August 15, 2026 at 9:19 am
I did as well
I’ve always liked their detailed construction then and now.
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August 13, 2026 at 1:35 pm
I’ve noticed the shift here too. ❤️
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August 13, 2026 at 12:07 pm
Somewhat bittersweet on summer ending, miss the lond days, but around here, birding is pointless during the midsummer heat.
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August 13, 2026 at 4:35 pm
Always bittersweet.
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August 13, 2026 at 10:27 am
Regret for you is countered by a sense of joy for us as the days lengthen and get warmer!
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August 13, 2026 at 4:34 pm
I can imagine your anticipation 😊
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August 13, 2026 at 7:57 am
We are quite happy that summer comes to it’s end. We are nordic and winter people. For us, we had too much sunshine in the last weeks.
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🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
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August 13, 2026 at 10:01 am
So are we, but the summer never seems long enough 😏
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August 13, 2026 at 7:32 am
‘That familiar feeling of regret’…how well said!
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August 13, 2026 at 9:59 am
Thank you! It must be a common feeling in northern countries.
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August 12, 2026 at 8:13 pm
🩵
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August 12, 2026 at 7:48 pm
A lovely photo, Belinda. Oh yes, summer is definitely slipping away. Of course, this time, given our conditions, I’m happy to say so long.
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August 12, 2026 at 9:09 pm
Thank you, Lynette. I can imagine you’ll be happy to see the end of it.
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August 12, 2026 at 4:08 pm
I love Autumn, but hate letting go of Summer’s long days and warmth.
Beautiful words, like poetry you wrote for today’s image, Belinda.
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August 12, 2026 at 4:41 pm
I love the Autumn too and it’s lasting longer each year. I appreciate your comment, Deborah. Thank you 😊
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August 13, 2026 at 10:59 am
You’re welcome! 😊
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August 12, 2026 at 3:57 pm
In a way, after the heat, it’s a bit of a relief to know fall is coming, but there are summery things we’ll miss for sure.
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August 12, 2026 at 4:39 pm
Exactly!
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August 12, 2026 at 3:56 pm
Lovely image, Belinda… and yes, I can feel that pull of gravity as well! 😱
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August 12, 2026 at 4:38 pm
Thank you, Eliza! It’s almost like that “back to school” feeling 😏
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August 12, 2026 at 3:55 pm
Time stops for nothing…
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August 12, 2026 at 4:36 pm
That’s for sure!
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