This photo was taken only a few days ago, the sun was shining, it was warm, in the mid sixties. How strange it was
seeing a cosmo bloom on the cusp of November’s arrival. And when the month
turned, icy rain did not deter this flower, in fact a second opened while
another bud stood at the ready. Coppered oak leaves strewn upon
the ground, a seemingly odd contrast for mid autumn in New Hampshire. It is
not unusual to have had snow by now, showy blossoms a memory. And here they are
persistently defying what is expected. Although I did see a couple of snowflakes pass by between wildly blowing leaves on this incredibly blustery day.
I realized a few moments ago that this is my 800th post, Wow!
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Welcome to Week Seventy-Seven
I Heart Macro
"Pure
awareness transcends thinking... It allows you to look at the world once again
with open eyes. And when you do so, a sense of wonder and quiet contentment
begins to reappear in your life."~Mark Williams and Danny Pennman, from Mindfulness An
Eight-Week Plan For Finding Peace In A Frantic World
It is time for YOU to share the love up-close with YOUR
I Heart Macro offerings!
Beyond beautiful Laura and congratulations on your 800th post.
ReplyDeleteLovely flowers and leaves. Looking forward to seeing more of your photos.
ReplyDeleteThe flowers and leaves are beautiful. Thank you for sharing your wonderful photos.
ReplyDeleteI am entranced by the cosmos bud, with its circlet of water gems. So well done, Laura!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous blossoms! Have a great week, Laura.
ReplyDeleteEine sehr schöne Fotoserie....solch hübsche Blüten und Blätter....
ReplyDeleteLiebe Grüße, Karin
Wounderfull close up, Laura!
ReplyDeleteHave a nice week!
Hugs Rivien
What an inspiration, finding a fresh cosmos flower and bud in November! Perhaps you will have a milder winter this year, I hope so. Congratulations on your 800th post!
ReplyDeleteCosmos are really pretty blossoms. I think sometimes, God gives us something special to see to let us know that He still cares about us individually. I like your other photos, too. Congratulations on your 800th post! That's a great milestone.
ReplyDeleteFirst Laura I want to say congrats on 800 posts. A great accomplishment. And I am also amazed that flowers are still blooming in November...I have roses that are still going.
ReplyDeleteI also wanted to say that I will be contributing to your Gratitude Quilt this year....I love the idea and can't wait to be part of it.
so beautiful and I love the color pink
ReplyDeletegreetings from Germany
Traudi
Beautiful macro shots Laura ♥
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful image, had me shivering though when you mentioned snow!
ReplyDeleteHappy 800th Post, well done, keep up the great work!
The cosmos flower is lovely as it defies the changing weather.
ReplyDeleteCalling by from Macro Monday this time! My photography has taught me gratitude. :)
ReplyDeleteCosmos is a fantastic stayer in the garden :-)
ReplyDeletesuch beautiful macro shots! love the cosmos.
ReplyDeleteLove the rain on the leaves! This is such a beautiful season.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and inspiring!
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