Friday, October 10, 2008

Yikes-yellows!

I was out in the garden the other day. I had just missed the morning light that is so kind in photos but wanted to shoot a few things in bloom. It was only when I came in and looked at the shots that I saw I had shot all yellows and oranges, super-bright from the afternoon sun. I mean, just put on your sunglasses now, before you get blinded by these shots.


First, my climbing rose. Seems a bit leggy this year, but who can compare with last year when we had a 6 month-long Fall and no summer.





Next, my zinnia, all multicolored, but I love the light oranges with their orange center. These have reseeded every year since I moved in, a kind pass along from the previous owner. Drought or showers, hot or really hot, they make their appearance.



And finally, Esperanza. First year in my garden and they are looking wonderful. Big clusters of yellow flowers. These can get tall, up to 10 ft, so they are in the back of the big bed. A perfect backdrop.

Now, please go rest your eyes and thank them for letting you see lovely yellows.
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8 comments:

Green thumb said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

I am dazed! They are such lovely photographs. I am sure the flowers are enjoying the afternoon sun, so bright and beautiful.

Jan said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

I love yellow in a garden, and you have some very nice yellow flowers blooming. Yellow is so cheery, esp. on cloudy days.

Jan
Always Growing

Gail said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

They are delightful flowers and your photographs clearly show us. I like yellow in a garden...there is something sweet about a yellow rose.

Gail

vertie said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

that's great that your experanza is still blooming. I think mine is getting too much shade.

Lancashire rose said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

What is that yellow rose of Texas. I want one.

Bonnie said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

I believe the yellow rose is called "Golden Showers".

Mary Beth said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

Yellow is such a happy color - loved all your yellow flowers!

Diana said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

Whew - they are hot! Love love love the Zinnias - they are so pretty and some of my favorites. And your yellow rose of Texas is lovely. I have a lot of yellow in my garden, too...not sure I really planned it that way -- did you?pdmrn