Aperol Spritz

My mum used to go to a little lake nearby to escape the lockdown blues. There’s also a little beach bar run by a quite peculiar staff. However, they do serve proper Aperol Spritz, Germany’s most popular aperitif. Also it is a perfect location to watch the sun go down over the dark hills of the Palatinate Forest. She sent me pictures of her each time she went. Finally, I was able to come with her this summer and immediately understood why she loved this place so much. A perfect opportunity for me to go for a good swim and reward myself with the evening sun caught in my summer drink. Cheers!

Peak of Summer II

These are the same images as in Peak of Summer I, but here I chose a more faded look that fits more the nature of the withered flowers. I especially like the contrast between the pink and yellow flowers and the gray wood. It looks pretty vintage, too. Which style do you like best? Let me know!

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I am actually not so sure about the vignettes, it makes the images look a bit too artifical, doesn’t it?

Peak of Summer I

The other day I went on the balcony and cut some of the withered flowers. It usually makes the plants produce more flowers and keep them in bloom. As the cut floweres lay there on the wooden table they really spoke to me. It was a hot, sunny day and the air was still and dry. Although it just turned July, it felt like the end of summer had come already knocking. The flowers on the table were the first massengers of the inevitable decay, yet, still beautiful in their own melancholic way. I got my camera and took some close ups and I am quite happy with the results. The dahlia, roses and lavender are withered but their colours are not yet faded. Pretty much like us humans sometimes. 😉

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What do you think? Do you like fading flowers?