After Thunderstorm and Rain

Yesterday morning everything seemed to be more striking after the storm two nights ago. It was cooler, too, for a little while.

Grass by the catfish pond

looks strikingly green.

Lotus flowers survive the storm

with blue sky reflected on the bass pond.

Cones on pine tree.

Freshly bloomed Echinacea

with fresh striking pink petals.

Reblooming clematis.

Red castor bean seed pods.

Purple wild flowers that looks like

mini asters are flourishing.

Another signals that cooler weather is near?