Yellow Cosmos

It was a dark and almost rainy day, and I was searching, searching 

for a good photo subject without any sun. Then, voila! Thank you

 to the person who planted yellow cosmos in his front yard!

Linking to Monday Mellow Yellows and City Daily Photo Blogs

Down by the Riverbank

Summer is golden down by the riverbank!

Pink Against Green

Pink crape myrtles against a pale green house 

create an attractive contrast during summer months.

Columbine

Does this flower strike a resemblance to nestled doves?

The Columbine flower is named for the Latin columba, which refers to doves. Apparently, the people who chose the name think the flower appears to look like five doves nestled together. The scientific name, Aquilegia, is derived for the Latin word for eagle, since the appendages looks like its outstretched talons. Others think it looks like a jester's cap. To me, it's as exotic as an orchid.

This purple columbine resides in the garden of Selma Master Gardener Carol Henry.