It’s been a cool summer,
But a few days in July were hot and steamy.
It was a strange feeling to wake up to an autumnal landscape
But to feel so very sticky and sweaty.
The peonies drooped their graceful heads
In the heat —
And even the fallen petals seemed to be sweating
In the early morning dew.
And where one peony had almost finished blooming
Another was eagerly waiting to take its place.
It’s the cycle of life, the cycle of the seasons waxing and waning.
The bee emerging from deep within the peony departs reluctantly — Basho
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I can nearly smell the peonies.. poor things get so top heavy, don’t they? Lovely photos.
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you are an amazing photographer…lovely compositions!
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The peonies are gorgeous and you are indeed an amazing photographer! I love your captures for the day! Hope you have a great week!
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So sweet and the compositions are very interesting! Very cool capture on the flower 🙂
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Wonderful photos, the first one is great …
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beautiful … peony is such a photographable flower ..
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Lovely pictures, I have some peony in my garden dark red and rosa and only a few white which smell very nice
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Well, this looks like a fun meme! Your peony shots are so beautiful and I love the way you told the story. You have a wonderful way with words.
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A real tonic, as always. Wonderful images.
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Even your photos look great in that heat, You find beauty in all weathers my friend.
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Such beautiful pictures. I particularly like the first one.
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that first shot was dreamy.
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quite wonderful, as always.
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I love this Lady fi!
You have capture them so beautifully… specially the last one… ;))
Greetings from Holland,
Anna :))
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Beautiful and sweaty up in USA.
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I live in Sweden – so it’s not often it’s this sweaty!
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Peonies. Haven’t seen those for months. Lovely.
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you take us THERE/HERE
thanks with Aloha from Honolulu
Comfort Spiral
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Still a beautiful shot though.
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Ahhhhh. . . the beautiful peonies. Even the daisy is looking up at its ruffled presence in an awe-like trance! Lovely shots!
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oh lovely pics of the flowers…even fallen they are beautiful too…we had dense fog here this morning…like soup….
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What a lovely post and of course…beautiful photos.
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Beautifully photographed!
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— the scent of peonies is like part of my childhood…I smell them, Lady Fi. I do!
And it makes me want all of that time back!
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Peonies are my favourite!
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Beautiful scene and your peonies are just gorgeous. Lovely images. Have a wonderful week, Lady Fi
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Beautiful peonies– a favorite! Although I do not love the ant is requires to form so beautiful a blossom. -Cheers! Danette
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Looking at those flowers, I swear i smelled a slight fragrant scent. You really bring things to life with your mad skills! Love this!
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Beautiful pictures and perfect words. ( I can’t get used to the rare foggy rainy days we have in Florida , when even in Winter it’s hot. In Oregon gray damp equals chilly cold.)
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It’s starting to cool down here….so sad.
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Only you could photograph droopy and show such beauty.
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These pictures speak more than words!
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Wow ! those flowers are gorgeous.
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we had a hot summer, but one day last week we woke up in the middle of autumn. luckily, it only lasted 24 hours, but September is coming…
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Very nice
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Ladyfi,
First photo brings me cool, comfortable autumn which I am waiting for badly!! Oh, poor peony flowers! During Japan’s notorious summer I am something like them, melting. Especially I love the first one!! Fabulous.
keiko
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Your images are always a delight. Thank you.
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Lovely photos!
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Peonies are such a beautiful flowers. Great photos.
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Yes, peonies are a beautiful flower. But the like cool climates. We can’t grow them here in Hamilton because our climate is too mild – Dave
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I love the delicate nature of the petals, especially in the last photo – you captured it beautifully.
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The peonies are looking glorious!
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Delicious photos, charming, these pictures are pure poetry. Greetings.
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Nice pictures you show.
Wish you a good Tuesday 🙂
Hanne Bente
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It’s really lovely and beautiful even if it’s cool.
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I love the steamy shot and also the beautiful flowers.
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Love your dog ~ ^_^ ~ Lots of excellent photos ~ Carol (A Creative Harbor) on Blogger ^_^
Lovely to have you stop by ~ ^_^
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What beautiful photos. Have a good week.
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Very beautiful pictures !
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Lovely photos!
We’ve had hot or hot & steamy way more than normal this summer. I’m waiting for fall…and snow! 😉
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Fantastic, I like such photographs. I am greeting
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Calling by from Our World Tuesday, as always your world looks stunning in these photos.
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You’ve captured some beautiful scenes in spite of the steamy weather.
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Cute shots ! ♥
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Beautiful !
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Such lovely shots of those peonies….makes me long for spring again.
Jen @ Muddy Boot Dreams
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Lovely shots! the peonies are beautiful…and the landscape in fog…wow!!!
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It’s rather wet in England too this summer.
I went to Sheffield this bank holiday! Ha~
Originally I wanted to visit the Peak District and use Sheffield as a base.
But the weather was so rubbish, so I stayed in the town instead…
Still, it’s a lovely place to explore.
Come and see my photos tomorrow.
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Stunning!
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Wow, that steaminess really shows the humidity! Beautiful photos!
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Oh such gorgeous photos, I love your flower with its beautiful petals! 🙂
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anonymous– that should be me Viola :))
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Yours is quite simply one of the most beautiful blogs in the entire blogosphere!
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Here, peonies bloom in May. Mine is red but I love this pinkish shade. Stay cool!
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What a flower, What a Color. Thanks for sharing images.
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Love the first photo, particularly – all misty and dreamy….. beautiful!
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nice shots. I am glad teh worst heat is over. Some chilly days would be perfect.
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Warm and close-up photos with great colors. I can not remember that heat over here..:-)
Happy week to you!
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Beautiful pictures, peonies are one of my favorites; they don’t last long but they are so full of perfume and colour it doesn’t matter.
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Lovely photos..I like Peonies ..and if it rains they don’t last real long..your bloom in July..interesting..ours always bloom the first week in June:)
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It definitely is that time of year.
I actually saw my first fall leaf as I walked to work on Monday.
I do hope that summer stays just a bit longer.
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First and third are my favorite this time. Gorgeous shots…:)
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So poetic and wise, Fiona. Lovely photos.
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The posies look and act just like I do in heat.
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Wonderful photos, the first one is awesome …
nice composition and mood
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Beautiful photos as always.
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Fabulous shots! Great post.
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These are just so pretty! Love the flowers!
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