Today we enjoyed more sunshine and less rain than yesterday, but the wind raged at 55 m.p.h. I battled with this on a dead heading expedition and later photographed some windswept plants – I was at least as wobbly as the flowers.
Although Jackie had taken down the most vulnerable hanging baskets they were blowing in the wind,
as were many of the flowers, some of which will be obvious from a lack of focus or a missed framing – sometimes it would be me who wasn’t holding the camera steadily enough, such as with the first of
this group of phlox.
On the other hand these lilies of the same plant, one cluster higher than the other were pictured just a second apart.
More worrying are the leaves of the Weeping Birch, already prematurely aged by wind-burn from previous gales.
Comparatively sheltered are most of the day lilies
and some of the roses.
The decking and St John’s wort were largely protected.
This afternoon, Jackie and I watched the Wimbledon Ladies final between Marketa Vondrousova and Ons Jabeur.
This evening we all dined on Red Chilli Takeaway’s excellent fare, with which Jackie, Ian, Dillon and I drank Kingfisher.
I was gunning for Ons. But the winner did very well.
Me, too. Agreed
We went for a very windswept walk at around 4pm!
Thanks very much, Kim
I think I could handle the wind better than the heat — but you did very well to get so many good, sharp photos of the flowers!
Thank you very much, Janet
Congratulations on remaining upright enough to take pictures. ????
Thanks very much, Pat
I especially like the white phlox. The form is as pleasing as the color; I don’t think I’ve ever seen phlox take on that globe-like shape.
Thank you very much, Linda
The white phlox is a perfectly framed and focused photo. I hope you get a break from the winds, particularly your weeping birch.
Thank you so much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
I like those windy days and how the trees and everything else is in constant motion. ❤️
Thanks very much, John
What a windstorm! 55 mph winds can cause plenty of grief. Some years we have had some very bad storms that have downed trees, and one tree took our Rick’s old van back in 2006. He only had it 6 months. The tree fell right across it. I am glad your flowers are relatively unscathed. So much hard work goes into your gardens.
It is hard to watch a well tended garden being battered by wind and foul weather. Commiserations.
Thanks very much, Tootlepedal
I often have to take dozens of photos to get one OK one. Blur is my second name when it comes to wobbly photo taking. Summer winds can do a lot of wind-burn damage. Second last photo – orange/ red, looks like a carnation.
It’s a begonia, Chrissy. Thank you very much
In contrast, here in Geelong today the wind is almost dead-calm … and a sunny winter’s of 16’C … and yes Derrick, I tend to rock and sway unsteadily in the strong winds too!!
The flowers are still lovely despite the wind.
Thank you very much, Arlene
The flowers look beautiful. Sorry about the weeping birch. I hope it will be okay. 55 m.p.h.is a lot of wind.
Thanks very much, JoAnna. Not that unusual here
I can’t imagine that kind of wind in the middle of summer. I’m glad all is relatively ok.
Thanks very much, Alys
In birdwatching circles trhere has long been talk that our climate may change to that of Labrador or Newfoundland. THat is based on the type pf sea-ducks currently extending their range southwards down from the coldest Northern waters. I hope not!
Windy here too.
No title to your post?
Thanks, Andrew. It is now called Windburn
Very appropriate.
It was windy here but nothing like your wind speeds.
You were brave to venture out in such high winds.
Thanks very much, Sue. I had to use a stick
I’m glad you stayed upright.
You have excellent balance! 55mph is nothing to sneeze at!
I used a stick, GP. Thanks very much
Smart man.
Dear Derrick
it”s quite windy here as well, actually 55mph too for two days now. But we are used to it at our coast and the plants in our garden are adapted to it. It makes them stronger. You have really beautiful flowers in your garden and photographed them nicely.
All the best
The Fab Four of Cley
🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
Thank you all very much, Klausbernd
Well done photography in the wind. I hope the wind calms down for you. It can be very scary.
The wind has eased today. Thanks very much, Merril
I’m glad, Derrick. You’re welcome.
It’s felt like November here. So many branches have come down.
Thanks very much, Gary
How refreshing ????
Thank you very much, Val
Even with wind your pictures are stunning.
Thank you very much, Andy
You’re welcome.
We have both warm wind and heat – wicked combination
Thanks very much, Sheree. We have escaped Europe’s heat this time
We’ll be sweltering for a few more weeks
Wowza on that wind! (shock-ed face!)
Glad you and the flowers and leaves endured. Your photos are lovely!
Keep safe. Hope the wind settles down!
(((HUGS))) ❤️
Thanks very much, Carolyn. Much less today
I hope your beautiful garden does not suffer much from wind.
Thanks very much, Dolly. Raining again today, but less wind
Such variety. Amazing. I love love your hanging baskets.
Thank you very much, Judy
Despite the wind, the flowers still look charming
Thanks very much, Sheree
love the garden blooms, seem to be more this year …
You may well be right, Catherine. Thanks very much
Windy. but still beautiful!
Thank you very much, Ribana