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Sunday, October 13, 2013

Heralds of Autumn - Florida Style


In our backyard, here in the sub-tropics, we know it is fall because the banana tree starts to do wild and colorful things... The variegated bush in front of it stays the same year round, the banana tree stays green, but in the month of October, the bottom leaves start to change colors.



ALERT! MadSnapper has found yet another editing program on-line.. Be on the LOOKOUT! she is Playing Again....

PicMonkey and Photo Shop remain my favorite, but if you like graphics, check this one out.    piZap     

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34 comments:

  1. AnonymousOctober 13, 2013 at 10:16 AM

    These are pretty pictures. Thanks to you, I love picmonkey. Look forward to seeing what you are up to.

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  2. Golden Woofs! SUGAROctober 13, 2013 at 10:25 AM

    That's a great contrast plant in front of a banana tree. Golden LOVE picmonkey and many have used PiZap. Can't wait what you discovered and the difference between picmonkey. Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar

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  3. TexWisGirlOctober 13, 2013 at 10:31 AM

    thanks for sharing your autumn. definitely different than most!

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  4. Betsy Banks AdamsOctober 13, 2013 at 10:54 AM

    Sandra is in heaven --with all of her special programs... Glad you found another new one to play with!!! Have fun!

    I remember when I lived in FL and TX---that we DID have some signs of Fall down there... Love that first photo of your bush changing color.
    Hugs
    Betsy

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  5. Coloring Outside the LinesOctober 13, 2013 at 11:06 AM

    When I think of Florida, I always think of early summer weather..and white sands! I've got to check out picmonkey..I've been using ipiccy to make mosaics and I'm getting bored with it.

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  6. Marie October 13, 2013 at 12:12 PM

    Florida fall, gotta love it! Gorgeous photos!
    I need to learn photo shop! I've never used any of them.

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  7. LindyLouMacOctober 13, 2013 at 12:13 PM

    Thanks for sharing your Florida Autumnal colours, lovely

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  8. rottroverOctober 13, 2013 at 1:24 PM

    Thanks for letting the rest of the world know that, yes, we do have seasons in the southern parts of the US!!

    Bart, Ruby and Otto from L.A. Where you can tell it's fall because the light id different, and more beautiful...

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  9. MersadOctober 13, 2013 at 1:45 PM

    I would love to have a banana tree in my backyard. :)

    Mersad
    Mersad Donko Photography

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  10. My Mind's EyeOctober 13, 2013 at 2:35 PM

    MS MOM TOLD ME YOU HAVE BANANA TREES GROWING IN YOUR BACK YARD....DO YOU HAVE CHEERIOS GROWING TOO?
    HUGS MADI YOUR BFFF

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  11. AnonymousOctober 13, 2013 at 4:24 PM

    Lovely shades of southern style Autumn colors Sandra :)

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  12. S. EtoleOctober 13, 2013 at 4:39 PM

    Such great texture on those leaves. Going to check out the new link.

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  13. GailOctober 13, 2013 at 5:10 PM

    Beautiful! I do love that speckled plant.

    Dad had bananas on his tree one time here in cold Arkansas.

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  14. barbara l. haleOctober 13, 2013 at 5:26 PM

    Is there anything about the banana plant that isn't cool? Including...ta da! BANANAS! Thanks for the suggestion. I am going to check out piZap.

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  15. GOOSEOctober 13, 2013 at 6:07 PM

    I would like to have a banana tree. Yumm yummm
    Blessings,
    Goose

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  16. AnnOctober 13, 2013 at 7:18 PM

    how bad is it that I'm looking at the second to last picture with the fringed leaf and I'm thinking I bet I could make something with that....lol

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  17. Chatty CroneOctober 13, 2013 at 7:31 PM

    You do have a fall going on there!

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  18. Ruth HiebertOctober 13, 2013 at 9:39 PM

    The last picture is a winner today,at least in my eyes.Now I have to go check out the new program you mentioned.

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  19. UnknownOctober 14, 2013 at 1:17 AM

    I love the last picture :) A new picture editing program...wow...will have to check that one out.
    Have a great day!!

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  20. SquirrelQueenOctober 14, 2013 at 2:13 AM

    Laughing over Madi's (love that cat) question? If you had a cow for milk and a Cheerio bush you would have all you need for breakfast.

    I've always thought the brown leaves of the banana plant look like leather. I wonder if I could grow one in a big pot on my patio?

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  21. EG CameraGirlOctober 14, 2013 at 7:31 AM

    I like the way the banana leaves age and dry.

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  22. AnonymousOctober 14, 2013 at 7:48 AM

    Oh, how pretty! Have fun with your editing and I will be looking forward to seeing what you come up with. Hugs

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  23. Cranberry MorningOctober 14, 2013 at 9:30 AM

    Great photos! I know I can't have beautiful hardwoods and banana trees all in the same climate - but I can wish. :-)

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  24. DebOctober 14, 2013 at 10:26 AM

    I love your fall colors!!!!

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  25. Kim@stuffcould....October 14, 2013 at 11:48 AM

    You make brown leaves look pretty...glad you find those sites

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  26. LCOctober 14, 2013 at 12:37 PM

    Our color here is mostly goldenrod and other October wildflowers.

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  27. Our photosOctober 14, 2013 at 1:39 PM

    Beautiful Autumn photos!
    Greetings, RW & SK

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  28. photowannabeOctober 14, 2013 at 4:09 PM

    These are not the usual Fall color photos but I love them anyway.
    It is taking our trees a long time to change this year. Its fits and snatches...

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  29. Beatrice P. BoydOctober 14, 2013 at 6:07 PM

    You have more fall colors in your backyard, Sandra, than we have here in our VA eastern shore yard right now. The crepe myrtles still have all their green leaves as does the maple in the front yard. Yikes, another on-line editing program for you to have fun with!

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  30. CherrieOctober 14, 2013 at 10:55 PM

    Love the colors

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  31. CherrieOctober 14, 2013 at 10:55 PM

    Love the colors

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  32. Betty ManousosOctober 16, 2013 at 10:33 AM

    love florida fall! the colours are so beautifully earthy!

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  33. Anita JohnsonOctober 16, 2013 at 4:28 PM

    I love seeing fall in Florida, I think I could like that! Nice pictures and I will have to investigate piZap...thanks for the tip!

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  34. RoseOctober 18, 2013 at 10:17 PM

    How I would love to have fabric like that first banana leaf! That is such a pretty color....

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