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My Anemone japonica aka Autumn Anemones has arrived late to my garden party. They revive a tired garden which is fading after a long, hot summer. Another sign that the seasons will soon change.
"It has taken possession of rather more of my garden than I desired, but it is so lovely that I cannot bring myself to root any of it out." ~ E. A. Bowles
I had fun painting my Anemone photo using Deep Dream Generator and Topaz Studio 2.
Thanks so much, Flickr friends for all your visits, encouragement, and inspiration.
I love the season of autumn, but as the Anemones start to fade, I know it's time to bid farewell. It's always too soon to say good-bye.
"Autumn knows a mother's heart, it gives & then lets go."
~ Angie Weiland-Crosby
They have a strong relationship.
The clownfish lives protected by the anemone's stinging tentacles and the anemone feeds on scraps dropped by the fish. The clownfish secretes a chemical which stops the anemone thinking it is food.
The First of this years little gems are staring to make and appearance around the garden, Also known as Winter or Grecian Wind flower and Balken Anemone. Also has White and Pink varieties. It certainly lives up to is name as we had had some very strong winds of late here in the UK.
It has also become a Garden Escapee and can be found in localised areas out in the countryside.
Anemones are the star of the September garden, just when the other flowers are starting to fade, This lavender anemone 'anemone japonica party dress' shyly peeks out from the ornamental grass.
"Never miss an opportunity of seeing anything beautiful, for beauty is God's handwriting."
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
What a wonderful and unexpected surprise! Because of the bounty of abundant (some might say relentless, lol) sunshine this summer, the autumn Anemones are already blooming in August. This beautiful Anemone deserved to be painted.
"Expect nothing. Live frugally on surprise." ~ Alice Walker
"Art must take reality by surprise." ~ Francoise Sagan