coming to an end

Getting into the van this morning on my way to do some errands I spied this butterfly on the coneflower that is by our front sidewalk.  I quietly got back out of the van hoping the whole time that the butterfly won't get scared and fly off.  After getting back in the van, I sat there thinking that is the last flower in bloom on that plant, and pretty soon, we won't be seeing butterflies for awhile.

Fall is my favorite time of year, but I do hate to see my coneflowers dry up.

 

Comments

[TexWisGirl]

even the butterfly seems sad...

[Zaroga]

Just beautiful! I think next year I will plant cone floers and some zinnias.

[Rose]

Fall is just the best time of year...even with the ending of things I still love it. But there are some bittersweet feelings in there, too.

[Carver]

Beautiful shot of the butterfly on the coneflower.

[Randy]

That's a wonderful shot.

[Sherry Bennett]

Nice shot. Unfortunately, between the deer and the slugs, my gardens were a major disappointment this year. Coneflowers are supposed to be deer resistant but the deer this year didn't know that!

[ann]

A lovely butterfly photo--always a winner for butterflies generally sit long enough to get a good picture. My cone flowers are gone, too. But they will be back, won't they?

[Robyn]

I like your picture! I like fall also. Growing up, I always looked forward to fall cattle work. I miss breaking calves and looking at new show calf prospects. The only bad thing about fall is that snow and extreme cold is just around the corner.

[EG Wow, Canada]

I know just how you feel. I too love autumn...but the last of my Echinacea is hard to take. :)

[Pieces of Sunshine]

Lovely photo. We are now in spring and I'm noticing the increase in butterflies already.