I recently returned to the Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden Center. I wasn’t sure what to expect at an outdoor garden in mid-November, even in California. This being the tail end of autumn, most of the vegetable beds were empty. I did enjoy the fragrance from the few remaining flowers on the sweet osmanthus tree. I would love to plant one of those trees in the backyard.
I love chrysanthemums, as well as a cup of chrysanthemum tea. This yellow chrysanthemum was in bloom.
Nikon D800, AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED, ISO 560, 105mm, f/8, 1/400s
This chrysanthemum had a spiral pattern to it.
Nikon D800, AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED, ISO 4000, 105mm, f/8, 1/400s
This pink chrysanthemum reminds me of a sea anemone.
Nikon D800, AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED, ISO 2500, 105mm, f/8, 1/400s
I also met some of the residents of the garden.
Nikon D800, AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED, ISO 100, 105mm, f/8, 1/400s
A friendlier-looking bumblebee.
Nikon D800, AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED, ISO 100, 105mm, f/8, 1/400s
I’m not sure if the droplets were from a recent rain, the sprinklers or just morning dew, but they added an interesting dimension to the morning walk.
Nikon D800, AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED, ISO 4000, 105mm, f/8, 1/400s
Nikon D800, AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED, ISO 400, 105mm, f/8, 1/400s
Nikon D800, AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED, ISO 560, -0.3 EV, 105mm, f/8, 1/200s