The first rain brought many inches of much-needed relief. The courtyard pond nearly burst its banks! (For a larger view, click on the photos.)
A Rhea Rose blossom after the rain
A glorious, subtle rainbow the morning after the storm
The persimmon tree shows off its glorious fall color.
The annual paperwhites have broken ground!
With the rains come the wondrous mushrooms.
The morning sun playing with the night’s dew