First Frost

We had first frost last week.

I only took 170 photos, so I am still editing them,

but I had to share some of my favourites, so far.

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so please drop in to see more blossoms, and other macros!

Chicory

The blossoms are winding down.

It is time to set seeds, and settle down for the winter.

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Bees in the Chicory

This morning, I was watching a bee in the chicory blossoms,

and marveling at her coating of pollen!

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Chicory

I love chicory blossoms.

The colour of them, and the shape of them.

I admit that it is hard to take unique photos of them...

Last year, I found two plants with pink blossoms (only one so far this year)

but there seem to be a lot of lavender blossoms this year.

And this interesting specimen - the rain started in the afternoon, and continued till dark, so the blossoms that opened that day were faded and translucent the next morning.

 

Skywatch Friday

The skies have not been too interesting this week, but there was a bit of colour this morning, while I was capturing the frost on the chicory plants.

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NF Blo-Ma # 19

The foggy mornings are wonderful for creating dew

 on everything that has been out all night.

 That includes all the flowers that are still blooming.

 I am linking this post with NF Blo-Ma # 19.

Frozen Chicory Blossoms

Normally, chicory blossoms fade before the sun, but the days have become so short that they are staying open all night, and collecting dew and frost.

First Frost

Now that it is autumn,

the temperatures are dropping.

 We have had first frost,

 maybe even a little late this year.

 There are still some blossoms,

 but the plants will be getting ready for winter,

 and scattering their seeds.

 

Chicory

Chicory with Dew Drops

Lovely dew drops,

 settled on the beautiful blue chicory blossoms!

 

Normal Chicory

I love this shade of blue!

 

Pink Chicory Blossoms

I have found another mutation. 

 This chicory plant has pink blossoms!

 

Chicory

The chicory has been blooming for about a week.

 I love the colour, so I take a lot of photos.

 I think it is a cheery little flower,

 and I love the stamens!