#WW Purple Coneflowers
Good-day, kittens & dawgs! Summer is quickly fading and although I’m anxiously looking forward to the colors of autumn and temperature change I’m not ready to say good-bye to this season. I bet you aren’t either.
At the end of July, one of our day trips took us to Blowing Rock, North Carolina. I was ecstatic to find the streets lined with gorgeous summer blooms, like these purple coneflowers. 
Our odd spring left me disappointed in the picture-taking department. The flowers came and went too fast and I often discovered by the weekend the petals withered or eaten.
I bet you can imagine my joy to see these stunning beauties on a beautiful sunny day! Where there are flowers in bloom, then chances are good one will spot a little buzzing friend and I did! Do you see him in the above photo? The exposure is a little too dark, but look closely and you’ll see him.
I really wish I had my 105mm macro lens to capture this image, but the photo turned out nicely using my 18mm-105mm telephoto lens. I had to switch to manual focus to do it justice.
Just a reminder, I’m doing one week off and one week on with my mid-week photo posts till life settles down. There is no change in DH’s job status. We certainly appreciate all thoughts and prayers on our behalf. The good vibes are felt.
Although, daily post notices aren’t going out, assuming getting them by email, it doesn’t mean I’m not around. I pop in and out, replying to comments and visiting those who link up or comment. So, please let yourself be known! 😉
Looking for more photo adventures in the blogging community? I invite you to check out a few of my favorite #WW linky parties!
What’s blooming with you?
Have a fototastic day!
20 Comments
Oh My Heartsie Girl WW LINKY
Great photos I love the flowers and always enjoy seeing the bees attend to their work.
Merlinda Little (@pixiedusk)
Awwww amazing and gorgeous photos! I also love taking photos of blooms and I wish I have macro lens.
Cathy Kennedy
Merlinda, thanks! Macro lens are nice, but you have to have them ready to use at a moments notice and I wasn’t ready. These shots turned out well considering they were captured with a telephoto lens.
dcrelief
Blowing Rock! Love and miss that place. Your photos are wonderful. My neighbor has the yellow cones but I prefer the purple. Trying to get an email to you – maybe before Monday.
Hope your weekend is fun!
Madilyn Quinn
Such pretty pictures! I love seeing that little bee 🙂
Cathy Kennedy
Thanks, Madilyn! I get giddy when I see bees or butterflies hovering over flowers.
Patrick Weseman
Sorry, I am late. Those are so beautiful. Love the colors.
Cathy Kennedy
Patrick, no problem! I’m late often myself. It’s nice seeing you again.
XmasDolly
Exquisite my friend! It’s been a while. How have you been? I’ve been up and down, and some days are crazier than others. Did you see we made it to FIVE whole years for our 4M? WOW It just creeped up on us. Unreal. Oh well, can’t stop ROCK & ROLL now can ya??? LOL HUGS
Cathy Kennedy
Marie, I’m doing ok. No changes yet here to report regarding DH’s job. We know of one company, the most likely to get on with, is hiring and he emailed his resume to someone he knows there. Now, it’s just a matter of waiting things out for the hiring manager to get around to him, and we are told it usually takes awhile. Keep your fingers crossed and a prayer on your lips THAT this might be the next door to walk through! Yes, I did notice 4M’s 5th anniversary. That’s amazing! I miss hosting and hopping regularly with everyone on Monday’s Music Moves Me. Once things calm down, then I will get back on track with boogieing with y’all. 😀
Freda Labianca
So beautiful. One of my favorite flowers.
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Cathy Kennedy
Thanks, Freda! Thanks for visiting.
Liz A.
Those flowers are gorgeous.
stevebethere
Beautiful shots Cathy 🙂
Have a bloomingtastic week 🙂
Cathy Kennedy
Thanks, Steve! So glad you stopped by. Now to pop in on you to see what hilarious picture you have for us today!
Rorybore
beautiful!! definitely one of my fave flowers. the bee close up – !!! high five my friend!! awesome shot.
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Cathy Kennedy
Les, sorry about the mess up on the linky this morning. I fixed it and added you to the party. Thanks for your words of praise on my close-up. It turned out alright considering I wasn’t using my macro lens. I rarely have it with me when I’m out and about. I need to get a small camera fanny bag to carry a few accessories when I’m away from the car. Hmmm….I just might have to ask Santa for one. 😀
Rorybore
no worries. you would not believe the messes I make with my chat linky sometimes!
And definitely recommend a small bag – I love having mine with me because it means I can usually fit my car keys and phone in too.
Cathy Kennedy
You’re a peach, Les. I appreciate your understanding my silliness. lol Thanks for the recommendation. I’m definitely going to ask Santa for one. 😀
kimberleycooperblog
Stunning Cathy, lovely shots.