My favorite flower of late summer and fall is the Blanket Flower (Gaillardia Aestivalis) which is in the same family as the sunflower.
I like the whimsical petals that at times seem to be dancing. And of course the colors are so rich and bright even on dreary days.
And looks like I'm not the only one who likes the Blanket flowers, the honey bees can't stay away. Notice at all the pollen on the her legs and body. And I love those eyes. Click on any photo to enlarge. Be sure to visit Freda's Tuesday Takes and Outdoor Wednesday.
This week's theme for PicStory is Best Post. Since I'm almost up to 700 posts on this blog I have no idea what my best post would be. So I just picked one randomly. You can see the actual post from September 3, 2010 HERE.
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23 comments:
Vey beautiful blancet flores and very clear pictures.
I am impressed your enlarged photos.
The honey bee tones so beautifully with the gaillardia. What rich colours and what an abundance of pollen:-)
:) I can imagine that it´s hard for you to choose one, because your posts are all very beautiful and best! I love this little bee! Thanks for sharing with *PicStory*. Have a great week! LG Tina
gorgeous rich colors. :) sunshine on a stem.
glad you went back, i think this was before i started following you. i love that last shot, he looks so happy like he is sucked into that gorgeous flower singing happy days are here again.
It's hard for me to hear you call this "late summer" when we haven't gotten started yet! :-)
The bee picture is wonderful, showing the industrious and totally enchanted bee! Oh, and I smiled at the "cattitude" picture on your other blog! Hilarious!
I really luv the array of colors in that bloom.
Blanket flowers are beautiful...the color reminds me of the fall colors of maples leaves...fire orange/red.
Hugs C
Gorgeous blooms, and my favorite colors too!
Thanks for participating!
That blanket flower is just bursting with color! I love the bee covered with pollen.Could you imagine just diving in to something you love?
Beautiful Photos!
Großartige Fotos....fantastische Farbe..
LG: Karin
You have many, many best posts. You never put out something unless it's top notch!! And the eyes have it!
Whoa! Fantastic macros. Amazing details.
Fantastic pictures! the color of the flowers and the bees...all gorgeous!
Love the bee!! I always find it challenging to get good composition...
beautiful macros...
Very nice.
Joyce M
Gorgeous!!!!!!!
Rainey @ The Project Table
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Stunning shots!
Love your new header and blanket flowers too. I love the gerbera daisy more though. The details just take my breath away.
How could you choose one? All your post are great!
Beautiful photos and I agree with the colors. So vibrant and glorious, it's an amazing flower.
The bee is too cool!
Jeanni
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