As much as I complain about winter, I love the change of seasons. On these last days of August, the fields around us are filled with purple asters and thistle, and yellow goldenrod. They signal the end of summer, and the beginning of cooler days and nights.
And they are the perfect color combination. :)
These shots were taken last week at Willowwood Arboretum. If you are ever in the area, it is definitely worth a visit. It's a wonderful place to take pictures, stroll about the gardens, or even have a picnic. :)
Now let's have some mosaic fun! Here are the instructions:
1. Publish your Mosaic Monday post.
2. Once it is published, click on the title of the post. This will lead you to the static link for your post. The static link is the page with only that post on it. Copy the url from your browser at the top of the page.
3. Paste the url into the appropriate inlinkz box in this post.
4. Type your name in the appropriate inlinkz box in this post.
5. Click on "Enter."
6. Please link back to this Mosaic Monday post so that your readers can find other wonderful mosaics.
1. Publish your Mosaic Monday post.
2. Once it is published, click on the title of the post. This will lead you to the static link for your post. The static link is the page with only that post on it. Copy the url from your browser at the top of the page.
3. Paste the url into the appropriate inlinkz box in this post.
4. Type your name in the appropriate inlinkz box in this post.
5. Click on "Enter."
6. Please link back to this Mosaic Monday post so that your readers can find other wonderful mosaics.
That's all there is to it! It's always a good idea to then check and see if your link is working. If you have any questions, feel free to email me: mrcarroll(at)optonline.
I love the purples! and I am looking forward to cooler times! Very pretty shots, Mary!
ReplyDeleteI love deep purple and yellow together - So many of the pansy varieties have those colors.I also am one to complain about Winter. :D
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting again this week.
As always, such fabulous photos, Mary.
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting Mosaic Monday...your photos are always so beautiful and interesting.
The yellow and purple are lovely together in this mosaic, Mary!
ReplyDeleteYour flowers are so beautiful. Yellow and purple seem to be made for each other. Thanks for hosting Mosaic Monday.
ReplyDeleteA lovely mosaic, Mary! I love the purple and yellow colors together. Thanks for hosting Mosaic Monday.
ReplyDeleteGod really put together color schemes for us to enjoy. This combination is beautiful Mary!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful ... the Goldenrod is just spectacular and the Asters are so lovely. Love anything purple in the garden!!
ReplyDeleteAs you approach Autumn, our Spring will be arriving ... September 1st!!
Very pretty, Mary. I love purple and yellow together!..Christine
ReplyDeleteThe picture with the bee on the blossom is my favorite! Very nice! Cathy
ReplyDeleteI love to visit arboretum's Mary. Your photos are so crisp and clear. I have to begin practicing taking macros --I can never get them to look so clear.
ReplyDeleteAutumn is my favorite season and I'm looking forward to it. We just came back from a fabulous two week vacation in California. I always fall in love with every place I visit but San Francisco and the wine country are places I could easily move to for the rest of my life!
♥ Pat
Hi Mary!
ReplyDeleteMother Nature is not subtle, is she, in her coloring? She uses her colors boldly, straight out of the paintbox. Beautiful!
Cass
Very pretty - love this color combination.
ReplyDeleteYou have a beautiful way of looking at the world:)
ReplyDeleteThanks for another mosaic monday!
Have a great week!
Cindy
Mary, such a beautiful post. What a wonderful place to visit.
ReplyDeletePurple and Yellow, such a glorious combination! A serious departure from the pinks of Summer.
ReplyDeleteI had hoped to join in for Mosaic Monday but there wasn't time. Maybe next week!
Beautiful Purples and greens and yellows! Yeah for cooler days and nights! Lovely photos!
ReplyDeleteno MM from me today. Health issues and stress issues.
ReplyDeleteAlso I am doing a blog make-over & having moves to self hosted have a few things to learn; hope to beack next week.
Enjoy your cooler nights, ours are warming up at last.
Hi Mary, s good to see you! awww the purples...my favorite color! Also Fall is my favorite season. I hope that you have a beautiful new week!
ReplyDeleteHugs...
Bobbi
Yellow and purple - how lovely! I complain about winter too, but yes, I love fall.
ReplyDeleteFunny - in this part of the world (UK), yellow and purple are the colours of spring!
ReplyDeleteLovely photos as always, Mary...
Lovely mosaic! I learn so much about flowers from your blog. I love the changing of the seasons. Can't wait for Fall! Can you feel it in the air? Have a Blessed week! ~Diana
ReplyDeleteit's my first time to join Mosaic Monday. thanks for creating this wonderful meme. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Mary, when my hubby and I were out yesterday I was saying to him how different months there is usually a different colour of flowers and we noticed yesterday it was mainly purple like your mosaic, which is lovely.Thank you for hosting this event, I love to see other peoples mosaics from around the world. Best wishes, Jackie in Surrey, UK.
ReplyDeleteThe picture with the bee on the blossom is my favorite too. I am very fond of the colour 'purple'. Great mosaic.
ReplyDeleteThe colors are just stunning! Only nature could provide such beauty. Thanks for hostessing too.
ReplyDeleteCindy
Gorgeous field of yellow and purple flowers!
ReplyDeleteNature provides us with the most beautiful colour combinations. When I had my colours done many years ago I was told I was a soft autumn so I take inspiration from the golds and periwinkles to look my ummmmm best. LOL
ReplyDeleteLove your photos. What a fun mosaic!
ReplyDeleteLovely blend of colours! We're in the same season here in Sweden...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots. My asters haven't started blooming yet. Thanks for hosting Mosaic Monday.
ReplyDeleteThinking about you and hope you find something delightful to fill you days. An empty nest is bitter sweet. ~ sarah
Beautiful colors.
ReplyDeleteMary,
ReplyDeleteYou have beautiful places to photograph where you live. I love the colors and your special touches that you do to create pure magic.
Karen
Oh, such beautiful colors...very pretty! Thanks for hosting.
ReplyDeleteVERY pretty! smiles.
ReplyDeleteDear Mary, your MM are always amazing beautiful! Have a nice week! Anja
ReplyDeleteHello Mary they are delightful.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week.
Beautiful mosaic of such lovely flowers.
ReplyDeleteoh Mary , How beautiful. I might join in.
ReplyDeleteI have so much to learn here still.
I love your banner at the top.
How did you make it. What program did you use.
redwillowlisa@gmail.com.
I would love to make something ..
Hope to hear from you.
Lisa
Beautiful purples...I love the path...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colors! I'm ready for those cooler days myself. Carla
ReplyDeleteGreat shot of the bee!
ReplyDeleteI especially love the bee photo! Have a great week!
ReplyDelete