There were big rains and thunderstorms for a few days this week, and while I thought I had staked the peonies strongly enough, they were not; and I came downstairs and into the garden to see my proud beauties with their heads down, almost touching the ground as if they were ashamed. I can be overwhelmed by their voluptuousness and their fragrance but I thought they took it for granted. So here they are lying about rather wantonly in the early light.
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| after the rain, peonies, 2014 |
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| love the tiny fly clinging to the rain drop, 2014 |
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| more rain drops on the peonies, 2014 |
Your photos are so good, I can smell the peonies.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Susan, isn't the smell divine!
DeleteSome great photos of those fragrant beauties, one of my favorite flowers...
ReplyDeleteThanks Sharmon, I used to think roses were my favourite flower, but have to admit to having a huge passion for peonies, they always mark a particular time in the garden.
DeleteGorgeous, lush, beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThanks RH, they are splendid beauties.
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