A few more Dahlias this morning as I promised. These were blooming near the Communiy Garden in Lincoln Park, Chicago. The deep, velvety shades of red on this flower mesmerized me. Copyright 2025 Pamela BreitbergA Bumble Bee gathers pollen and nectar. Copyright 2025 Pamela BreitbergI am always fascinated by the change in formation of the Dahlia flower as it reaches the end of its bloom cycle. It almost appears as a flower blooming inside a flower. Copyright 2025 Pamela BreitbergA crown inside the Dahlia. Flowers inside what appear on the outside as flower petals. Nature’s designs amaze and humble. Copyright 2025 Pamela BreitbergYes, the Community Garden has reached its peak in yield capacity for this year. Snow flurries are already in the forecast! Copyright 2025 Pamela Breitberg
Beautiful shots, Pamela. I especially love the bumble bee close-up!
Thank you! They are amazing to watch work.