Rosebay Willowherb is casting its seed pods and the breeze, as can be seen in the image above, is distributing them far and wide leaving just the fire red stems to slowly dieback. A sure sign that life in the wild is moving on. Most folk class this magical plant as a weed, but to my mind it is one of the most attractive wildflowers we have. There are still many more summers days to look forward to but nature has away of reminding us just who is in charge……..
Fresh young leaves, brought down in the recent winds, mingle with leaves that have dried in the extremely hot weather we have been enjoying…add a large number of seeds and the forest floor does boast an autumnal look.
Thankfully the garden still excels in bring a spotlights of colour to the day….
15th August
© David Oakes 2014
DAVID OAKES - IMAGES. 
A weed is only a plant in the wrong place – well often. As photographers it´s our pleasure/curse to record the passage of time. We often seem to be snatching a glimpse round times´corner. Very philosophical for a Friday morning.
Cheers
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Philosophical maybe….but none the less true. have a good weekend
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Yes, dear David, change can be seen now, wonderful photographs. And I saw the first flock of storks a few days ago… How passed the days I can’t believe… Thank you, have a nice changes, love, nia
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The Swallows and Swifts are gathering in flocks and heading south…..how time does fly for all of us.
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