Friday, September 9, 2011

Summer's Last Fling




The beautiful Gaillardia, also know as the Blanket Flower, has bloomed in my yard all summer long. Even as summer draw to an end it will continue blooming through the fall.

The theme for this week's Photo Time is End of Summer.
For more flowers from around the world visit Macro Flowers Saturday, Weekend Flowers, Flowers on Saturday and Today's Flowers. Can you tell we bloggers love our flowers? Also stop by and visit Freda's Quote It Saturday.

Then join hand in hand, brave Americans all!
By uniting we stand, by dividing we fall.
~John Dickinson

Take a moment to remember those who perished and those who stood strong on September 11, 2001.

33 comments:

Ginny said...

A beautiful progression, even the last one is pretty. Well, I should wait for the Amazon tablet, but the Samsung Galaxy is the only one to rival the i-Pad, and I think I will be getting it! I hope I don't regret it! I hear they are phones as well. Geez, I can't imagine talking into a 10 inch tablet!

maiaT said...

Gorgeous macros.
These are beautiful flowers and long lasting indeed.
As I see in the third photo you have many of them. It must be a beautiful view to see them in such a large group.

LindyLouMac in Italy said...

Your photos are stunning, lovely gesture to add the tribute.

jabblog said...

They must make a beautiful, colourful show. It's so nice to have something that has a long flowering season.

TexWisGirl said...

we call them indian blankets here in texas. sadly ours bloomed early and all died out due to the drought and severe heat, but i'll enjoy yours here!

Cheryl said...

I'm enjoying mine as much as you seem to be enjoying yours.

Great shots.

DJan said...

Your beautiful end of summer flowers are, as usual, stunning. And I appreciate your low key commemoration of 9/11 -- and of course we will always remember. Hugs to you and yours, Judy!

fredamans said...

Beautiful shots Judy! Especially the last.
Thanks for participating!

Sandra said...

for just a moment I thought it said you were having your last fling of the summer. LOL. the flowers are gorgeous and i like the one with all of them shining together. a beautiful blanket of flowers.

Madi and Mom said...

Ms. J this is a very beautiful post....God Bless the Victims of 9/11 and their families, our Armed Forces and our Country.
Hugs Madi and Mom

LibrarySnake said...

Very nice post :)

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SweetMarie said...

The third pic is my favorite. I would smile everytime I'd see these flowers in my yard, so much color and happiness. :)

Modern Mom said...

Beautiful pics!

Blue Roses

Rita VonCoupon said...

Stopping by from the Flip Flop Alexa Hop, your newest follower on GFC!

Beautiful images!

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Leckeres für Mensch und Katze - Goodies for a pleasant life said...

Thanks for this wonderful Weekend Flowers :)

Barbara Rosenzweig said...

Beautiful post!

Thanks so much for the visit, enjoying my datura, and the good wishes!

Carletta said...

One of my faves!
I LOVE the shot of all of them!!!

A well versed reminder of September 11th. :)

Dory and the Mama said...

So beautiful!1 They are known as Indian Paintbrushes down in Texas!!

Spare Parts and Pics said...

All stunning photos, but the 3rd one is absolutely incredible!!

Indrani said...

Amazing macros.
Such joy to see them.

Rajesh said...

Gorgeous flowers.

Rose said...

These photos are so beautiful!!!

Anne Lyken-Garner said...

I always love your pictures. These are very professional - stunning too. The third shot looks so perfect, it appears photoshopped.

The Coupon Girl said...

Stopping by from the Flip Flop Alexa Hop, followed on GFC!

That flower is really pretty, I've never seen it before but I like it! Great photos!

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chubskulit said...

Lovely post and nicely captured!

Rose Buds is my share for Today's Flower. Hope you can come and comment.

chubskulit said...

Blanket flower would be easier for me to remember the name of this gorgeous plant hehehe..

Twiggy said...

Wow! Amazing photos.

Emille said...

Love your title -and looking at the bright colors -a very appropriate one:)

♥~Judy~♥ said...

The blanket flowers are beautiful!

Self Sagacity said...

Hope you had a great holiday. We did, and it seemed so long ago already.

Ewa said...

nice macro shots!

Jo's This and That said...

Beautiful photos! Nice job!Thanks for stopping by.Hope your enjoy your trip next wek to FL.

labbie1 said...

Beautiful shots! And the 9/11 memorial is really wonderful!