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9.23.2011

The last hurrah


Yesterday, I was sitting on our deck luxuriating in the last summer day and gazing out at the lake. I was marvelling at how absolutely beautiful our September has been. So far, no frost, no rain, and my flowers are as gorgeous as they were a month ago - unheard of! This weekend hubby and I plan to take the boat out as much as possible -  for morning coffee, lunch, and sunset. The colours should be at their very best and if the lake stays as glassy as it has been all week - well, you can imagine how that could stir the soul of any photographer! a glorious weekend ahead - there is absolutely "a harmony in autumn, and a lustre in the sky".


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40 comments:

  1. SusanSeptember 23, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    Oh my, how beautiful!! Great shots...

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  2. Seraphinas PhantasieSeptember 23, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    Just wonderful this yellow. Great shot !

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  3. Jo-Anna@APrettyLifeSeptember 23, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    So gorgeous! Another picture for your photography gallery wall! ;)
    Jo

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  4. Ashley SiskSeptember 23, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    So beautiful - soak in every last minute. I wish the sun would come out here. It's been so gloomy.

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  5. LeAnneSeptember 23, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    These are truly lovely. I hate to see the flowers go, but every season has its beauty. :) Thanks for the comment on my blog.

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  6. RietSeptember 23, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    Barb, you are blessed to live where you do! And all the lovely photos you can shoot! Have a nice weekend!

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  7. EMilySeptember 23, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Enjoy it as long as you can!

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  8. TexWisGirlSeptember 23, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    love that view in the 2nd one!

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  9. hannahSeptember 23, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    How big is that lake at the bottom of your garden that you can boat on it?
    What luxury. It looks fabulous.

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  10. ReenaSeptember 23, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    love that lake view ... looking forward to some glassy lake photos!

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  11. Linda/patchworkSeptember 23, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    Lovely photos. And, a lovely view, to boot.
    Have a good weekend. Takes lots of photos to share.

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  12. Kim, USASeptember 23, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    So lovely!

    Flower Reflection

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  13. johannaSeptember 23, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    is the first one a cut-out of number two? if so, i have a lot to learn, oh my... anyway, it looks wonderful - enjoy autumn!

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  14. Bonnie Zieman, M.Ed.September 23, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    Such color, clarity and purity. Love it. Looks like you live in the perfect setting for someone with a passion for photography! Thank you for showcasing this piece at Photo Art Friday!

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  15. Team TabbySeptember 23, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    Beautiful photos! This is the best side of autumn when it is colorful and the leaves are still on the trees, and nice light.

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  16. ShannahSeptember 23, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    Very stunning!!! =)

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  17. Seeing Each DaySeptember 23, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    Both a wonderful close up flower shot and of the view - really love how and where the line of flowers is positioned in your photo. It's a pleasure to view lovely work like this.

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  18. NancySeptember 23, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    The leaves are really starting to turn where you are --- I can only imagine how much fun you'll have taking photos of your fall color. Oops, I mean colour! ;)

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  19. A Creative GraceSeptember 23, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    wonderful sunny colours, I love the words too, lovely. There's definitely a nip in the air at night here now, I love Autumn :)

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  20. Nadege,September 23, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    A lovely colorful post. Every seasons has its moments. As we head towards summer, I'm looking forward to seeing your autumn colors.

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  21. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2011 at 2:58 AM

    These are beautiful photos. Enjoy your weekend.

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  22. urban muserSeptember 24, 2011 at 6:29 AM

    these shots are amazing--bright and beautiful!

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  23. Tatjana ParkachevaSeptember 24, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    Very nice photos, especially I like the first one.

    Regards and best wishes

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  24. DeannaSeptember 24, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    These are stunning, I can't even pick a fav between the two. The trees are beginning to take on that beautiful fall color, enjoy, enjoy, and enjoy some more.

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  25. IdaSeptember 24, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    Fabulous! I love the dreamy feel of your first photo and the quote you added was beautiful.
    Oh my you have a wonderful view here on your second photo. Lucky you to live so close to such a beautiful place.

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  26. IdaSeptember 24, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    What area of the country do you live in?

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  27. MarilynSeptember 24, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    LOVELY shots :)).. I found ya while linking via flowers on a saturday.. Officially following ya..Great blog..Look forward to seeing more and sharing.. Hope you can visit me sometime.. I'm Marilyn via http://theartsygirlconnection.blogspot.com/2011/09/fall-crawl-day-6.html Happy Weekend.. TY

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  28. UnknownSeptember 24, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    gorgeous flowers, great composition.

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  29. JoyfulSeptember 24, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    Beautiful flowers. How nice that you also have wonderful weather.

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  30. January ZeleneSeptember 24, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    very beautiful.. I can still smell the scent of summer there..:)

    Pink Orchid

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  31. LindaSeptember 24, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    really wonderful work here!! :)

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  32. JillSeptember 24, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Your weekend sounds wonderful! I would love to have a boat (and close access to water!) Well, I should qualify...we have a pond and we have a boat. But we have to either paddle it or row it and our pond is currently covered in duck weed. :(

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  33. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentSeptember 25, 2011 at 4:13 AM

    Your view is stunning, your flowers delightful and your photos so beautiful. Sigh....so lovely.

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  34. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2011 at 4:51 AM

    Oh, to live near a body of water! How wonderful! And beautiful photos - I hope you captured some wonderful shots over the weekend!

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  35. T...September 25, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    simply beautiful, what a wonderful view you have to enjoy

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  36. Tracey LeederSeptember 25, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    It looks to me like you live in heaven! I love the underside shots. Absolutely gorgeous.

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  37. Modern MomSeptember 25, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    So lovely.

    Tiny White Flowers

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  38. AnnetteSeptember 25, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Just beautiful! Being out on the boat sounds like the perfect way to spend the last weekend of Sept.!

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  39. TriciaSeptember 25, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    Oh my goodness, these are pretty. I really love that last one :)

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  40. hello gorgeousSeptember 26, 2011 at 2:27 AM

    gorgeous shots...how amazing to have that on your doorstep! Enjoy your time soaking up the season sweetie! ;o)

    hugs

    hello gorgeous xxx

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