With traveling to Southern Illinois and on to Missouri, my photography class, photo club meetings and competitions, and teaching, my Fall has been very busy, but I have grabbed every opportunity I can to get to the Garden and enjoy the gorgeous Fall colors.  Everyone wondered if we wouldn't have a good show of color after the drought conditions of the summer, but I think it has been as beautiful as ever.  I love this time of year - the crispness in the air, the range and richness of colors, the light.  This past week I have been focusing on developing my skills in using HDR photography.  I was worried it was going to be difficult to learn, but I have found it very easy and loads of fun to experiment with.  I've mixed a few of my HDR images in with floral images from the Circle Garden.  The Circle Garden is breathtakingly beautiful with it's variety of plants and color.

Symphony Mum...

Atomic Orange Garden Mum...

Seaton's Ruby Anemone Mum Other Fall views around the Garden...