Weaver's Romance

Weavers took advantage of a windless night.  The morning dew approved their work with wet kisses.  Then a gentle sun-warmed breeze blew the kisses away.

Enjoy!

~ Robin

Summer Tiaras

Summer is at full height.  Early morning provided for several golden moments.

Morning dew provided for lovely sunlit tiaras.



Enjoy!

~ Robin 

Frosty Dew

The ground was covered with frost this morning.  But as soon as the sun's rays were felt, the frost began to melt and looked like dew.  I also discovered a new colony of Ostrich Fern growing along the marsh road pond.   The frost outlined the fronds and the color contrast were beautiful.  Also interesting were dew drops that froze and more slowly melted. 

Enjoy!     ~ Robin

Milkweed!

The milkweed have been bursting and sending her seeds flying away to many places in the park.

Enjoy!

~ Robin

Dew Drenched Morn

Early morning covered everything with dew - from late summer  flowers to leaves on trees, even the bees!

Enjoy! 

~ Robin

Bright, Brisk, Beautiful!

This morning was bright, brisk and beautiful.  There was some light frost that turned quickly to dew.  Most sumac is full blown red, but some along the creek path are still 'blending' into red.  The slightest breeze is sending leaves dropping.  Enjoy it now before they fall.  Also, most of the milkweed are also full blown fluff with much clinging to anything it floats into.  

Enjoy!

~ Robin

Dewy September Morn

After off and on storms this long week-end, the clouds have finally departed.  Dew replaced rain on the plants at the park.  It is going to be a beautiful day. 

Enjoy!

~ Robin

Visiting Next Door

Virginia Waterleaf

Wild Geranium

I headed next door today - to French Regional Park.  I thought I might find this flower - Virginia Waterleaf.  Although there are some along our marsh road, the 'haircut' timing usually prevents us from seeing this blossom.  Maybe this year it will be different.  Most at French are not quite open as well.  Wild Geranium are blooming in abundance though.  




Aside from these, I found a little Water Horsetail drenched in dew.

Enjoy!

~ Robin
  

Dew Dotted Wings

Dew has temporarily delayed flight for this dragonfly.

Enjoy!

~ Robin

Morning 'Joe'

Nothing like dew covered Spotted Joe-Pye Weed in the morning to start your day.   Course, the other 'Joe' is fine too.  ;-)

Enjoy!

~ Robin

Blue

Blue Vervain are now visible along the lake and creek shores.

Enjoy!

~ Robin

Pale Purple Coneflowers

Pale Purple Coneflowers are awakening at the park.

Enjoy!

~ Robin

Behind the Back "Droplets"

Behind a rather elaborate backdrop of dew, a home owner hides.

Enjoy!

~ Robin

Harlequin Blueflag

Harlequin Blueflag along the creek edges wear the morning dew rather nicely.  Don't you think?

Enjoy!

~ Robin



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Fruit of the Morning

Early morning dewdrops bring a new perspective on the world.

Like the fruit of the morning.

Enjoy!

~ Robin

Culver's Root and a New Coneflower

Although the Pale Purple Coneflowers are still in bloom, another coneflower is starting to overtake along the creek bed.  The Eastern Purple Coneflower has broader petals and looks stockier. On the soccer field side of the creek, a few Culver's Root are starting to blossom as well.  Early morning is a good time to get out there in this heat.

Enjoy!

~ Robin


Photos taken June 30, 2012

Silky Parachutes in the Morning

As early morning sun hit the creek side, dozens of white silky spots lit on the grass.  They were not big, only a few inches in diameter.  After taking a closer look, each was built not unlike a parachute might look.  If you carefully and quietly approached, the builder could be seen in the center.  Many quickly scuttled out of site, but this one stayed.

Enjoy!

~ Robin

Dew Lace

Dew left over from the night exposed lacy threads of web early this morning at the park.


Beautiful day - Enjoy!















~ Robin

Canada Anemone

Canada Anemone have been popping up along the lake shore near the outlet.  Bet you didn't know we had some Canada at Northwood Park.      


Enjoy!


~ Robin




Photos taken 5/21/12.

Beardtongue

Early morning dotted everything with dew, including this Slender Beardtongue.  This flower appears to have a rather hairy 'tongue'.

Enjoy!

~ Robin