After The Rain
I love to go out with the camera after a long, soaking rain has finally stopped.
The plants are so happy that their roots have been refreshed and the dirt has been washed from the leaves.
Some things might be a little bent down from the extra weight of the moisture droplets….
….but most will resume normal programming once they have dried out.
Colors appear more intense when wet.
Spider webs reveal themselves to be masterpieces when dotted with jewels….
….while the spiders themselves are sheltered by sturdy petals.
We are ever so thankful for the rain….
…our cup runneth over with humble gratitude…
….for the riches that Nature gives.
Frances
The garden does take on a beautiful, refreshed shine after a rain shower
The third photo is my favourite, looks stunning!
Mark and Gaz said this on October 10, 2012 at 5:29 am |
That last picture looks like someone left the light on in the Fairy garden…just beautiful!
michaele anderson (@meander1) said this on October 10, 2012 at 7:50 am |
The grasses look bent in prayerful thanks. Let the sun shine on them now.
Layanee said this on October 10, 2012 at 8:35 am |
The muhly grass reminded me of waterfall pictures. I was loving those and then I got to the last photo. Oh Frances, you captured the illuminated / illuminating energy force of living things. Well done!
Barbara H. said this on October 10, 2012 at 8:56 am |
Such refreshing beauty after a nice cleansing. Nature sure has a way of enticing our vision to be delighted with every turn.
Lola said this on October 10, 2012 at 10:09 am |
These photos are fantastic, Frances! I love the pink Muhly bowing down on both sides. It’s difficult here in the PNW to appreciate the garden after the rain, since it usually rains so much, you have to catch it at just the right moment, some day in July, when it finally ends for the summer. You may have heard we are having an extended dry summer here, it hasn’t rained yet in October, and only a tiny, almost unmeasurable amount since July. My garden is desperate for it. Sprinklers just aren’t the same.
Alison said this on October 10, 2012 at 11:01 am |
Hi Frances, Everything does look beautiful through your pictures. Thank you for your lovely posts.
Anne Boykin said this on October 10, 2012 at 11:20 am |
Just beautiful! I love that mushroom photo!
Leslie said this on October 10, 2012 at 11:53 am |
I will never again take rain for granted I promise you. That photo of the muhley grass bowing down is really something.~~Dee
Dee said this on October 10, 2012 at 1:46 pm |
Looks lovely, Frances! You have so much color and texture for this time of year.
Freda Cameron said this on October 10, 2012 at 2:10 pm |
Hoping for some rain here in TX. I, too, will never, ever complain about rain. Frances, I’m sure you’ve identified it before, but I can’t locate where you did so. I do wish I could find some of the red grasses like you show @photo 008 (2). What is the name of that lovely red grass? I believe it is cold hardy, unlike the purple fountain grass? I do love that red coloring. Your photos after the rain are just superb, such a nice mix of long and macro shots. Thanks for taking them and sharing them with your readers.
sandy lawrence said this on October 10, 2012 at 2:23 pm |
I also like how the plants have an aura of fullness and satiety after a good rain – especially in a year like this. However, I find it hard to stifle my inner control freak when stuff flops over, even if it’s temporary.
gardeninacity said this on October 10, 2012 at 2:27 pm |
that pink grass is a miracle…..I covet them !!!
sharon said this on October 10, 2012 at 2:57 pm |
We just planted some pink muhly and hope it thrives as yours! Thanks for the beautiful photos!
Shenandoah Kepler said this on October 10, 2012 at 5:18 pm |
Those are nice shots showing the scenes created by the rain. As Michaele mentioned, the last mushroom shot does have a special fairy look to it. It would look good as a Fairegarden header.. The grass in front of your bench is wonderful because of the symmetry. If only all plants bowed so gracefully. My tall phlox paniculata got bent by the snow today, but they do not look nearly so graceful.
Northern Shade said this on October 10, 2012 at 8:19 pm |
Lovely, i love to go out in the garden after rain, the shot of the purple flower filled with rain is perfect. Have a nice day.
A Gardener's life said this on October 10, 2012 at 9:35 pm |
The muhly grass looks like it’s bowed its head in prayerful thanks. Looks so peaceful.
the blonde gardener said this on October 10, 2012 at 9:38 pm |
Wow, stunning last shot! It does look like a nightlight, or a fancy modern light fixture. I agree that the rain changes everything! Beautiful post!
bethstetenfeld said this on October 10, 2012 at 10:05 pm |
Isn’t rain grand. I love the feeling of a refreshing rain.
Lisa at Greenbow said this on October 11, 2012 at 1:46 pm |
Long, soaking rain? What’s that? I’ve forgotten! It’s still pretty dry here, so we are also grateful for every drop that falls. How gorgeous your garden is after the rain, especially the ever beautiful pink muhly grass.
RobinL said this on October 11, 2012 at 8:49 pm |
I love the photo of the muhly grass bowing down! I see others thought of it in prayerful terms, but my first thought was that it looked as if they were bowing down, anticipating royalty about to ascend to the throne/bench. The last photo of the illuminated mushroom is also fantastic!
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