Between summer and autumn at Mt. Rokko

Summer has given way to autumn at last.  The saying "Neither heat nor cold lasts beyond the equinox." is so true.  We are having nice climate weather-wise, though political and economical climate is unnerving.

This post consists of the photos taken about a week ago when summer was still lingering. While cool breeze was comfortable in the shades at Mt. Rokko, the mid-September sunlight was intense, which you’ll understand by some of photos.



I walked almost the same paths through hydrangeas with the last time Fairies in the forest of Rokko Mountains in July.  Withered hydrangeas were beautifully preserved in the cooler temperature of the mountain.  Some were shining gold in the sunshine....

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mop-head hydrangeas



Some were shining silver.

lace-cap hydrangeas

 Leaving the hydrangeas forest.....

Autumn was here and there.



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七子花, Autumn lilac, or Heptacodium miconioides

七子花, close up

When you hear the sound of water, the pond is near.

Reflections on the pond water is always fascinating, changing from moment to moment. 

That’s why I always take the course by way of this pond.

The pads of water lilies and Asaza ( Nymphoides peltata (S.G.Gmel.) Kuntze)
showed metallic glow.

ミソハギ, or Lythrum anceps, which had fringed southern part of the pond since the middle of August, were going to end.

(See how the pond is different from that of May.  Mt. Rokko with fresh verdure.)

My fatigue from the heat was washed away to see pale-blue daisies swaying in breeze.

Leaves of Iroha momiji (Japanese maple) were turning yellow

and will turn crimson in two months at Mt. Rokko.



The main destination of this walk was the Paths of Hagi, Japanese Bush Clovers.

I'll report it next time.   See you then.

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