Nature

A blooming cosmos up close: Macro Monday

A blooming cosmos is one of my favorite sights to see in a garden. We had several colors of cosmos in our garden this summer, but this magenta-colored flower was my favorite. I love how the color contrasts with the bright yellow center. The bees appreciated them as well.

Macro Monday

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Centered in Bend, Oregon, my blog branches out into nature, history, and art-related topics.

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