Dahlia

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Days shorten, threaten –
icy shards of rain torture
lingering red holds.

(Cee’s FOTD)

6 thoughts on “Dahlia”

onemillionphotographs says:

November 13, 2018 at 1:30 am

Another beautiful, vibrant photo!

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1. V.J. Knutson says:
  
  November 13, 2018 at 3:17 am
  
  Thank you!
  
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Jazz Jaeschke says:

November 13, 2018 at 12:37 am

Our 1st freeze arrives tonight – we’ve been out moving various plants into the enclosed porch – saying goodbye to the zillion zinnia blooms!

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1. V.J. Knutson says:
  
  November 13, 2018 at 12:57 am
  
  Is that what this is? A zinnia? I don’t know my flowers. Have to rely on Ric. Was pretty impressed that this bloom is hanging in despite the snow we’ve had.
  
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  1. Jazz Jaeschke says:
    
    November 13, 2018 at 1:35 am
    
    No, your image is not a zinnia … I think Ric is right – dahlia.
    
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  2. V.J. Knutson says:
    
    November 13, 2018 at 3:17 am
    
    Phew, lol. I worry about any flowers in my care.
    
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