"Here comes the time when, vibrating on its stem, every flower fumes like a censer; and noises perfumes circle in the evening air."
Charles Baudelaire
LILAC
(Syringa vulgaris)
"There is no season when such pleasant and sunny spots may be lighted on, and produce so pleasant an effect on the feelings, as now in October." ~ Nathaniel Hawthorne Up driveway and overhead sky (Click on all photos for larger view ) 'Wa-gi-daa-king' Autumn South shore drive South Shore view West Branch River West Shore Drive Tamarack Island Old Marina Down hill Mt. Maria view Down hill Mt. Maria Remains of the Day (October Sunset)
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Are you lucky enough to still have some lilacs hanging on? I was tempted to buy a few Miss Kim this year to extend my lilac season.
Marnie
Eileen
Actually, Marnie, these are from my daughter's garden. Years ago, we had hedges of overgrown lilacs ... now I've started anew with a planting from my grandboys, a gift last Mother's Day. I treasure the few blooms greeting me this spring.
Thanks Krista ... a bit of Photoshop fun :)
So true, Eileen. Don't you just love the perfume permeating the whole house! It's such a memorable scent for many of us, we simply have to see a photo to smell them.
Thanks, Dee. Happy your lilacs were awesome ... the word frost frightens me :( We have been dragging tender annuals in and out of the garage.
Thanks imac ... I also love white ones <3 (Never met a lilac I didn't like!)
I've just spent time oooing and ahhhing over your beautiful photos. I just cannot get enough of spring flowers, and your photos are beautiful. I'll visit often and thanks for stopping by my blog.
Welcome Karen and thank you. It's a joy connecting with you and viewing your talent behind the lens. Will be looking forward to your return.
Thank you, dear Gail. You must twirling, catching up after your wonderful trip. And your lovely garden greeted you with a 'happy return' smile :)
Thank you, dear Kate. Especially on a rainy day, it's fun to play in Photoshop!
We must be a bit behind, Rose. April and May seem to have flip-flopped although I see low 80s back in the picture.