Late Summer Afternoon Light

Orange Cannas burn . .
Set alight by evening sun . . .
Atop emerald coals.

Tender nasturtiums . . .
Translucent, fragrant, fragile . . .
First frost -- they'll be gone.

Remember -- click on the photos to enlarge for the full effect.

But wait! There's more!

Here's a link to pictures of a gorgeous garden that belongs to my friends Kathy and Richard. Kathy, for those of you who read my Goodweather series, is the inspiration for Sallie Kate, Elizabeth's realtor friend.