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An early autumn afternoon

September 16, 2011 by Barb 26 Comments

Yesterday I went out and about looking to see what I could find. The weather has been very nice here this September and it was just one of those very peaceful, warm days. It was a bit overcast which just made everything seem softer.

I am still loving my canola fields
fluffy
tidy

After cruising around the countryside (and stopping at my favourite country store) I came home and took a look in my garden. It still looks beautiful with lots of flowers still blooming. This autumn sedum is just starting to open, but the frenzied bees weren’t waiting for anything – they were all over the place.

this somewhat strange (rudbeckia?) has been blooming profusely all summer and is showing no signs of stopping
up close and personal

Oh, and the other thing I did was scrounge around some abandoned buildings and you wouldn’t believe what I came home with . . . (a door). I have it hidden under the deck. I didn’t take any photos of me dragging it to the car and hefting it into the back of my vehicle – I was too anxious and it was not easy navigating through the wheat field with Canada Thistle outnumbering the wheat (ouch!). I’m seriously too old to be doing such things – but then I guess you are only as old as you feel and my passion for old weathered things simply cannot be denied.

Hoping everyone has a great weekend!

 

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Comments

  1. Seraphina´s Phantasie says

    September 16, 2011 at 2:07 pm

    Wonderful photos – especially the flowers.
    Have a nive weekend !

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  2. Deanna says

    September 16, 2011 at 2:12 pm

    Those canola fields are amazing. I have never seen those before and your bee shots are terrific. Love that deep red coneflower!! I love to drive in the country, but I have never been fortunate enough to come home with a “door”. Will wait for future photos of what you do with the door.

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  3. parker365photography says

    September 16, 2011 at 2:46 pm

    The first landscape is my favorite. I like the wavey feel in the lines of the field. It really draws you into the photo.

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  4. Carletta says

    September 16, 2011 at 2:46 pm

    The texture of the fields is wonderful. I love that first shot!
    The first shot of the coneflower really shows off that wonderful color and what lovely bokeh.
    Carletta’s Captures

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  5. Marissa @Life On Our Side Of The Mountain says

    September 16, 2011 at 2:57 pm

    What a beautiful early autumn walk you had! I can’t wait to see what you do with the door you found. :)

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  6. joo says

    September 16, 2011 at 3:02 pm

    Beautiful autumn mood in your photos:)
    Have a great weekend!

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  7. Ashley Sisk says

    September 16, 2011 at 3:07 pm

    Those overcast skies look so inviting. Love the mood of these shots.

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  8. deb duty says

    September 16, 2011 at 3:08 pm

    Sounds like you had quite a nice adventure yesterday! The landscape photos are so beautiful and I love the bee photos. The flower they are on is so pretty. Lovely photos!

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  9. Karin M. says

    September 16, 2011 at 4:00 pm

    Great pictures … I like them very well …. the flowers with bees are especially nice …
    LG: Karin

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  10. TexWisGirl says

    September 16, 2011 at 4:51 pm

    laughing at you stealing a door!!! ha ha! and your fields are gorgeous!

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  11. Ms. Becky says

    September 16, 2011 at 5:37 pm

    your canola fields are amazing. the softness that you manage to capture is beautiful. I’m laughing at the image of your lugging that door to your car! that is so something I would do myself. happy weekend to you Barb.

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  12. Mama Zen says

    September 16, 2011 at 6:41 pm

    Amazing captures! Just beautiful.

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  13. Seeing Each Day says

    September 16, 2011 at 7:09 pm

    Really enjoyed looking through your shots – particularly of the canola fields and the spectacular cornflower capture.

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  14. Danelle says

    September 16, 2011 at 7:31 pm

    They’re all gorgeous shots! I really love the landscapes.

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  15. Gardening in a Sandbox says

    September 16, 2011 at 8:45 pm

    Spectacular photos. V

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  16. eileeninmd says

    September 16, 2011 at 9:46 pm

    Lovely collection of photos! I love the beautiful flowers! I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

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  17. Pieces of Sunshine says

    September 16, 2011 at 10:32 pm

    An afternoon beautifully spent, and you have the photos, plants and door to remember it by. I love the canola fields, something I’ve never seen here.

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  18. lisa says

    September 16, 2011 at 11:45 pm

    These are beautiful photographs Barb!
    I love the way the light seems to soften some at this time of year. They described it on the news tonight as “milky” light. I thought that was a perfect description.

    I love this coneflower. Except for the center of it, it looks very much like one of my favorites, the African Daisy.

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  19. Evelyn S. says

    September 17, 2011 at 12:00 am

    I want one of those coneflower plants! Beautiful…and your editing is wonderful.

    Love the harvested canola fields; canola is grown in this valley but I’ve never seen it after harvest.

    Lovely….all these photos!

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  20. Life with Kaishon says

    September 17, 2011 at 3:41 am

    I am in love with every single picture. Those fields are so pretty. They look like a painting. And that cone flower…get out of here. Incredible! I love your creative and artistic shots. Just beautiful.

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  21. Nadege, says

    September 17, 2011 at 10:58 am

    Pretty canola fields, but that cornflower looks amazing.

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  22. A Pretty Life in the Suburbs says

    September 17, 2011 at 4:00 pm

    A door?! Hilarious!! Jealous too! ha ha
    The field shots are gorgeous. They make me want to run in them!
    Jo

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  23. olivia says

    September 18, 2011 at 12:48 am

    these are unbelievable! I *heart* all of them! I actually prefer overcast skies, I think they turn out crisper in a way.. anyway thse are just fab!

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  24. Sivinden says

    September 18, 2011 at 9:56 am

    Lovely pictures of fields and flowers! I also have the autumn sedum in my garden with lots of bees.

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  25. Nancy @ A Rural Journal says

    September 18, 2011 at 10:58 pm

    Those red coneflowers(?) are gorgeous. Fantastic fall color. :)

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  26. Laura Delegal - Leroy Photography says

    September 19, 2011 at 2:43 am

    The fields are beautiful. Wonderful captures. Have a good week.

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