It’s amazing how hardy some summer blooms are—in particular—Dahlias. Here it is, mid October, and they are still standing tall with their heads still reaching for the sky. Here in the Pacific Northwest, we just got slammed with our first, big autumn stormy weather. I’m not so sure the dahlias are still standing tall. Fortunately, I took advantage of the calm before the storm and ventured out to my local park gardens to see what was still blooming. I was surprised to find the Dahlia garden still intact with colorful blooms. Yes, some were drooping and others withered away, their best showing a thing of the past; however, the majority appeared quite healthy. Have a look at some of these autumn beauties.
So long, beautiful dahlias! Thank you for your star-studded, long-playing show!
Another late bloomer is the Fuchsia. They come in many varieties and colors, as well. Here are a few photos I snapped in the same park.
All photos copyright Peggy A Thompson.
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What vibrant and beautiful colors! Esp like the reds.
Thank you, Tom! Yes, the reds did come out vibrantly. It was a somewhat overcast day without the glare, and that’s the best time to get these colors to pop.
So gorgeous, Peggy. Autumn is a lovely season. 🙂
Thank you so much! Best of luck with your house remodeling project! I bet it will look fabulous when finished!
My last dahlia bloom just finished this past week. It was an amazing run for the dahlias this fall, best year ever for me.
Yes, it was an amazing blooming season for the dahlias this year, probably due to the mild weather we had for so long.
The colours are incredibly rich and vibrant.
Thank you, William! Always good to see you here!
Oh Peggy these are so beautiful! Cheerful and uplifting, thank you for the beauty and the good words on my post
You are so welcome, Darlisa. I’m glad that the flowers brought a bit of cheer into your life.
yes indeed they did, and I realized how sort of drab and dreary many of my recent images look to me right now
I NEVER think of your images as drab and dreary. I love your long exposure images of streams and waterfalls. And just look at that rainbow! Lucky you! Just remember that most photographers tend to be a bit on the critical side of their own work. Plus, the seasons and our own moods play a part in this, as well. Chin up!
it is all in perspective I reckon Peggy… thank you for your kind encouragement! I admit i am looking through a bit of a filter right now. This too shall pass!