No signs of Spring yet, so until then…
Category Archives: Flowers
IN THE AIR
It might not look like it yet but scenes like this are not far off.
SIMPLY DANDY
As the days get shorter and colder, seeing a last dandelion is something to relish!
OCTOBER ORANGE
These flowers are a perfect pumpkin orange. All decked out for Halloween (and taken just a few days ago).
COMING UP ROSES
It’s hard to believe I took this last week. These late bloomers sure are hardy.
THE QUEEN’S GOLD
The birds nest shape of Queen Anne’s Lace is revealed as its seeds ripen. The flower was surrounded by the glow of goldenrod.
FLOWER POWER
Out for a walk on a very hot day, I found a tree lined path to walk down and I saw these hostas growing in the shade. A pretty and cooling sight.
SHY NEWCOMER
Chicory was introduced to North America and you see it growing in meadows and on roadsides later in the summer. Many varieties are also cultivated for commercial use.
CONEFLOWERS
Coneflowers or echinacea are among my favourite summer flowers. They are hardy, long lasting and attract many pollinators. Pretty perfect!
GARDEN TIME
Despite how quickly the days are moving along, scenes like this serve as a reminder that there’s still plenty of summer left!
AGING WELL
The rain and wind had bowed the peony, it was still beautiful though.
QUEEN ANNE’S LACE
I was surprised to see several of these plants developing at different rates under the same growing conditions. Very much like people do, I guess 😏
MONDAY SUNFLOWER
A sunny start to the week.
UNCONVENTIONAL
I liked this flower, one I don’t remember seeing before; its beauty a little unconventional.
SALSIFY
I featured a different variety of Salsify in one of my recent posts. Some are cultivated, others grow in the wild. I saw this one growing in a field with other wildflowers. Another elegant “weed”.
PEACH MELBA
I’ve only seen this colour of rose in one small corner lot garden. It’s their time to bloom and still some buds to come, so I’ll be back.
POPPIES PAST
I remember making flowers out of tissue paper when I was a young. Carefully separating and fanning the layers and securing them with a bobby pin. These tissue-like poppies reminded me of those flowers, particularly the slightly windblown ones to the right of the frame 😏
GARDEN MIX
A saw this pretty weed growing in a small front garden. I think it’s a salsify, a member of the dandelion family. Except for some peony bushes, the rest of the garden was filled with wild flowers pretty much left to the sun and rain. All in all a very pleasing garden mix.
SUMMER’S PARADE
Irises are such elegant looking flowers, I like this pale white variety with its flecks of colour. They don’t last long but as they fade other flowers take their turn in the sun.
WINDBLOWN
The wind was blowing these flowers about but I was determined to capture them as I didn’t know what kind of shape they’d be in next time I passed by. I took a lot of shots, constantly adjusting my speed and my position. I think it payed off.
MELLOW YELLOW (TWO PHOTOGRAPHS)
There’s just something about yellow flowers in springtime!
WHAT’S IN A NAME
Despite the heat, I just felt cooler looking at the plant growing in the shade. Its common name is Bleeding Heart, not a name I would have chosen for such an attractive plant.
TULIP TIME
I liked the effect the breeze had on the tulips, it almost looked like they were dancing.
SPRING YELLOW (TWO PHOTOGRAPHS)
When I saw this beautiful tree I pointed my lens up to fill the frame. I believe it’s a Forsythia, if not please let me know. No doubt about the daffodil, an annual spring favourite.
LOOKING UP (TWO PHOTOGRAPHS)
After a long winter, the temperature is warming up! The ground is coming to life again and there’s something to savour everywhere you look.
ANTICIPATION
As the calendar slowly moves towards spring, scenes like this are getting closer.
FLASH OF COLOUR
This single poppy stood out among the other flowers in the garden so I gave it centre stage.
LAST OF THE SUNFLOWERS
These sunflowers were still in fine shape in late October. Our fall was relatively mild which gave the flowers longer to shine.
FLOWERS IN NOVEMBER
If I could choose I’d have the ground covered in flower petals rather than snow 😏.
GONE TO SEED (TWO PHOTOGRAPHS)
I enjoy photographing the seed heads of Queen Anne’s Lace. Their structure is a delicate marvel.
COMMUNITY (TWO PHOTOGRAPHS)
We have quite a few Community Gardens in the city. I saw these flowers growing next to a vegetable patch. Their bold colours caught the sun rather nicely.
PURPLE REIGNS (TWO PHOTOGRAPHS)
Violets are delicate looking but are really quite hardy. These garden flowers form a natural bouquet. I thought I’d add the clematis to continue with the purple theme.
WATER LILY
There’s something very peaceful about watching water lilies float on the water’s surface, I was kind of hoping for a frog to come along too but not that day.
FLOWER POWER
These sunflowers were growing in a shady spot facing the river but the sun found them anyway.
NATURAL EXUBERANCE (TWO PHOTOGRAPHS)
Seen on one of my neighbourhood walks.
DAHLIA AND FRIEND (TWO PHOTOGRAPHS)
Summertime and so many flowers. Some bolder than others.
CHANCE
The coneflowers caught the sun while most of the garden was still in shade. At a different time of the day the light would have been more balanced but then I don’t think the picture would have been as interesting.
ANOTHER BLACK-EYED SUSAN
These are rudbeckia, commonly known as black-eyed susans. I caught them as they danced on the breeze.
SUMMER COLOURS (TWO PHOTOGRAPHS)
Given our short summers, it’s not only the warm weather I enjoy but the variety of flowers that spring up throughout the season. It looks like the blanket flowers are having a party!
FLOWERS TELL A TALE (THREE PHOTOGRAPHS)
The first flower peeked out of the long grass, its stem bent by a recent rain. I thought the shadow added interest to the tiny flower below.
BELINDA GROVER PHOTOGRAPHY 