it’s the time of year when things wither and fade here in northern Virginia … the Clematis seed heads are lovely … just in an entirely different way than when they were raging with color in May
pinkish slate stones still warm in the autumn sun
golds … greens … shades of brown
didn’t anyone tell the tall Phlox that blooming time is done…
or the pink Zinnias canoodling with the Rosemary in the front garden
and the pink Fairy Rose that keeps going and going
don’t they know it is time to rest … I will leave you with this thoughtful quote by Andrew Wyeth:
“I prefer winter and fall, when you feel the bone structure of the landscape – the loneliness of it – the dead feeling of winter. Something waits beneath it – the whole story doesn’t show.”
~*Happy Pink Saturday*~
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28 responses so far ↓
Limar // November 7, 2009 at 7:19 am
What a beautiful garden! I absolutely love that birdhouse
Sue@MyArtsDesire // November 7, 2009 at 7:59 am
Good morning, Patty!
A very thoughtful quote indeed by Wyeth. The little I do know of his work, I would say these sentiments are captured in his paintings as well.
I love that you snapped the photos of the “lone ranger” summer flowers still hanging around. I have them throughout my beds and believe, like me, they are having a hard time letting summer go. They are little rebels who refuse to conform to the status quo!
xo
Sue
caterina giglio // November 7, 2009 at 9:02 am
oh Patty such beauty! so glad you still have a beautiful autumn to enjoy! xo
pat // November 7, 2009 at 9:03 am
You must have not had any frost!! LOL the only thing pink here, is my nose – from the cold!!
Love that birdhouse – had to look twice – it looks like the one I have!!!
Think Pink // November 7, 2009 at 9:12 am
Beautiful colors:)
tabby // November 7, 2009 at 9:14 am
hi patty
love your pics!
my clementis kept sending out blooms all summer?? and my pink fairy queen rose bush kept on going and going too~that is until the frost finally put her to sleep for the winter~glad to know i am not the only one who see’s beauty in the late autumn months
enjoy your day
tabby
Rini Boer // November 7, 2009 at 9:27 am
Happy Pink Saturday! Thanks so much for sharing and please come visit when you have a moment!
Love from the Netherlands Rini
Penny // November 7, 2009 at 9:57 am
we had a teeny goldfinch nesting one year … she lined her nest with the soft whispy seed heads from my clematis. It was beautiful.
Char // November 7, 2009 at 11:34 am
I love your fall Patty. Those Clematis seed pods are gorgeous. Hope your wasps are gone now tho.
Sheila // November 7, 2009 at 11:38 am
Hello, Patty, my dear fellow magpie! Loved seeing your lovely post. Fall there is so pretty!
Happy Pink Saturday to you…
XO,
Sheila
Gabrielle Fabian // November 7, 2009 at 11:50 am
Wonderful photos Patty!! That first one, with the feathery clematis seed head, especially gorgeous………..
xo,
Gaye
Mary // November 7, 2009 at 11:59 am
Patty, this was a lovely post for Pink Saturday. It’s cold and wet here, So I really enjoyed the blossoms. I hope you are having a wonderful weekend and enjoying Pink Saturday.
Rosie // November 7, 2009 at 12:43 pm
Hello Patty,
thank you for the wonderful photos.
Rosie
Athena // November 7, 2009 at 12:55 pm
Patty, your photographs are esquisite! I looked at them today and I drifted off to somewhere else more pleasant!
Athena // November 7, 2009 at 12:57 pm
Sorry! I meant to write EXQUISITE! I often get my languages mixed-up!
Autumn // November 7, 2009 at 2:07 pm
ISN’T IT FUNNY ITS CALLED AUTUMN AND THATS MY ONLINE NAME ?
I LOVE PINK
Mimi // November 7, 2009 at 2:59 pm
Pink is my color and today is always such a special day for me. Oodles of pink to check out and oodles of beautiful blogs to admire.
Thank you so much for participating this week. I l♥ved dropping by to see your delightful pinkness. Have a wonderful weekend filled with fun and the company of those you love.
Claudia // November 7, 2009 at 3:54 pm
Gorgeous photos, Patty! Happy Pink Saturday!
happilyretired // November 7, 2009 at 4:37 pm
Beautiful autumn views and lovely pink blossoms! Nifty birdhouse
Hugs and blessings,
caren // November 7, 2009 at 6:34 pm
Your flowers still look beautiful! Happy Pink Saturday.
Patricia // November 7, 2009 at 10:51 pm
Your photos are just beautiful – I love the remaining flowers before winter they are so special. Happy Pink Saturday.
Gabriela Delworth // November 8, 2009 at 8:28 am
Happy Pink Saturday!
Love this Fall landscape…
~ Gabriela ~
jeanie // November 8, 2009 at 9:33 am
Happy Pink Saturday, Patty. There isn’t going to be a lot of pink soon! Nice to see it while we can. (Love that quote.)
Lennie // November 8, 2009 at 2:26 pm
We’re home! Love your pictures and really Love Andrew Wyeth’s insightful quote.
Charlotte // November 8, 2009 at 4:24 pm
Oh, I just love your photos today. I can see pink everyday all year long, but the colors of fall are only here a very short while, thankyou for including them, Happy PInk Saturday, Char
Nancy Maxwell James // November 8, 2009 at 6:51 pm
stunning photos! lovely lovely lovely!
katie struckhoff // November 10, 2009 at 7:09 pm
I adore the old bird house and the quote!
Bleubeard and Elizabeth // November 13, 2009 at 12:18 pm
I have NO idea how I missed this post, but I’m glad I was looking for the Zetti link when I saw it. Totally awesome Fairy roses and birdhouse. Your photos are always gorgeous and inspiring.