Autumn Dark Beauties

These photos were taken October 13, 2011.  The photo above is matured seed pods from the Wild White Indigo.  Such a delightful paradox that something that flowers bright white produces black beauties.

To the right is a darkened and dried purple cone flower's of some variety.  These normally appear black.  But the sunset has colored them a rich brown.  Below are more cone flowers, they are a favorite for migrating birds and a grasshopper's twilight resting place.

Enjoy!

~ Robin