Autumn Flower Surprise

The local wildflowers have come and gone, winter season is nearly upon us.

So I was pleasantly surprised when I saw this beautiful yellow flower next to the road ...
covered in raindrops ...

I don't think it will be there long, as we are expecting freezing temperatures Saturday night.
But I sure enjoyed it on Friday!

To see beautiful flowers from around the world, visit Tina's PicStory's "Weekend Flowers"!

To see reflections from around the world, visit James' "Weekend Reflections"!

Too Many Locks - Flower Thief!

So the question is ...
How many locks does it take to secure the fence and gate to a Metro park?

(Answer: At least 8!)

Maybe the homeowner to the right of this shot should have secured their flower garden with 8 locks ... I watched as this man made off with a whole handful of blooms!

Flower Thief!!!
(Or ... is he just brave enough to do what we would ALL like to do sometimes???)

It's Friday's Fences time! Join us over at Jan and Jer's for the fun!

It's also time for Tina's PicStory's "Weekend Flowers"! Come see the gorgeous flowers people did NOT steal out of other peoples' gardens!

Late Blackberry Blossom After Rain

(click on picture to enlarge and see the world encased in this amazing drop of rain!)

I was shocked to find this delicate pink flower still in bloom ... our blackberries have usually dropped their blossoms by July, and we harvest the ripe berries in August and September! I've never seen such a late straggler!

I'm not complaining, mind you. After last night's rain, I was mesmerized by the beauty of the blossoms ... and the world reflected in the raindrops.

To see reflections from around the world, visit James - and join us for "Weekend Reflections"!

To see flowery beauty from around the world, visit Tina's PicStory's "Weekend Flowers"!

Pink Flower in Fence

The flower doesn't care which side of the fence it is on ...
It blooms just as beautifully.

I strive to be like this flower.
No matter where I end up in life!

To see gorgeous flowers from around the world, visit Tina's PicStory's "Weekend Flowers"!

To see fun pictures of fences, visit "Life According to Jan and Jer" - for a fun new meme - "Friday's Fences"!

Passion Flower

I was wandering around Home Depot with my sister when we came across a startlingly beautiful flower I had never seen before. Both of us immediately whipped out our cameras and started clicking away.

Passion Flower
Passiflora caerulea

To see other gorgeous flowers from around the world, visit Tina's "Weekend Flowers" - and join us for beautiful flowery fun!