I took a nice walk yesterday afternoon. It was overcast and cool for most of the walk; towards the end the sun emerged with a late summer warmth. After passing through the park, I followed an alley for a long block. It’s a route I like to frequent because there is a beautiful garden along a fence that runs parallel with the alley. It is full of flowers and fruit, and often visited by birds and bees.

I think these beautiful orange and yellow flowers are gaillardia or blanket flowers. The vibrant petals contrast wonderfully with the dark green stems and leaves.