Wednesday, September 14, 2011

A Colourful Respite

The summer here is fading fast. We have had beautiful weather in the month of August and though my garden didn't do very well this year, I have enjoyed the beauty of other gardens.

Here are some photos I took when I went to my acupuncture doctor yesterday. This community garden was near to her parking lot and I went over after my treatment and snapped these photos. I couldn't resist.



The colourful flowers stood tall and were beckoning me come and stay awhile. Although the sky had been overcast, the sun peeked out as if to say it wanted me to see the garden in all it's splendour. 
(You can click on the photos to enlarge).


If you missed my update on food relief in the Horn of Africa, please read my previous post. Also consider leaving a word of encouragement for Jonah. Thank you so much!

Join Tina and Maia for Weekend Flowers and Macro Flowers
and experience some awesome flowers.

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24 comments:

Kilauea Poetry said...

Hi Penny..beautiful flower and mosaic. It's hard to pass up flowers. I didn't get as many in this year because the leftover seeds may of accidently gone out with the trash? At any rate, I picked the last Sunflowers today and am working on cleaning out the garden and re-planting this week. Wishing you a wonderful weekend.

Diane said...

What beautiful colours and I just love that red and yellow one. Diane

Roan said...

Yellow flowers are abundant here now. I do love that top flower, but the collage is amazing.

clairz said...

Beautiful flower photos. I love the collage. We haven't seen much in the way of flowers this summer here in the desert, although the Mexican bird of paradise is quite stunning right now. Thank you for sharing this lovely garden.

Linda said...

Ooooh, what beauty! I love the collage idea, but I also love the top picture where you've zoomed right into the flower's heart. Exquisite! Thanks for sharing them with us --- I feel blessed!

Linda

Anonymous said...

Wonderful flowers, great collage!
I love all of them ♥
moni

Kay L. Davies said...

That first flower is just amazing, Penny. And your collage is lovely.
I sure admire your friend Jonah for the work he is doing.
— K

Kay, Alberta, Canada
An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

Dimple said...

Gorgeous flowers, Penny. I think they beckoned you, and when you responded to that they roped you & tied you up!

Shanda said...

Very nice! Great detail.

Jan said...

What a beautiful mosaic.

Carletta said...

Lovely macro! The red petals behind that yellow makes the center details pop.
You must have had a wonderful time clicking away at all these beautiful flowers.
Carletta's Captures

Jama said...

Gorgeous gorgeous macro! so detailed and sharp.

Tina´s PicStory said...

Thanks for your lovely Weekend Flowers. They are so beautiful! :)

Lauri said...

Lovely photos!

Joyful said...

@KP thank you! I just love flowers but I can't seem to grow any myself. Or if they grow they stay only a short time.

@FFL, thank you Diane. I just love colourful flowers too. That one on top esp. caught my eye as I've never seen it before.

@Roan, thank you for your visit and your sweet comment.

@Clair, thank you. I can only imagine the flower you mentioned; Mexican bird of paradise. It sounds spectacular.

@Linda, thank you for dropping by and leaving a nice comment. I simply love flowers and love to share their beauty.

@Moni, you're a woman after my own heart <3

@Kay,thank you for leaving a comment for Jonah, Kay. I appreciate it so much and I'm sure he will too when he gets back from his mission.

@Dimple, you are so right, lol!

@Shanda, thank you!

@Carlette, indeed I did have a wonderful time! I'm glad you enjoyed the photos.

@Jama, wow, you really encourage me with your lovely comment.

@LMK, thank you Tina. I'll be stopping by soon.

@Lauri, thank you for your visit. It means a lot.
@Jan, thank you!

Nadege, said...

I love the flower collage, beautiful macros.

Maia T said...

Gorgeous collection of macros in your mosaic.
The red-yellow dahlia macro is breathtaking.
I've posted it for you to MFS.
Have a great weekend!

Kalyan Panja said...

Simply beautifully captured shots...lovely mosaic!

Modern Mom said...

Stunning!

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Anonymous said...

so eine Pracht
LG vom katerchen

Kim, USA said...

Can't beat the beauty of nature. Your collage is well done showcasing the beauty of the flowers. Great photos!

Pink or Peach

Cheryl said...

I love the bloom you chose to highlight. The collage is gorgeous but that single macros is awesome.

forgetmenot said...

What a beautiful garden that must have been to have all these lovely flowers. Yes, summer is fading, but Fall will bring a beauty all its own. Mickie :)

SquirrelQueen said...

I love your collage of flowers, you captured some gorgeous blooms.

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