I heard someone say recently, “It was an open and shut case.” That started me thinking about what that means. I suppose it’s a matter of they open the question, the answer is obvious and so the matter is shut (closed).
Later, I was in the flower garden and saw “open and shut” illustrated. I smiled when I saw it. Perhaps you will too.
The rose is open. This late blossom is as beautiful as the first ones, which came in the spring.
This Queen Ann’s lace blossom is shut. (I zoomed in to capture the spider webs that decorate this clump.) Inside that “fist” the seeds are ripening, protected by the surrounding plant.
The call to lunch has just gone out. Time to wrap this up for now.
You hit my brain.
My mind is opened.
Imagination is not closed.
An open imagination is a mighty thing. It can knock down the highest walls or build the greatest castles.
Stunning photos with so much to give thought to 🙂
Thanks. Looks like we’re in for a late September heat wave.
I opened this to study your observations; now I will shut it, having been enlightened.
Case closed. Court will in recess until after lunch. See you at the monkey bars.
I’ve come to love the Queen Anne’s Lace more after the blossoms. Like this one.
Isn’t it interesting how they form that “fist?” I took one apart to see what was inside. I remain in awe of the wisdom of creation.
It is sad to see the last flowers of summer. 🙁
While those last flowers of summer may bring on melancholy, I wouldn’t want to be without them. The marigolds are looking particularly bright just now.
I find myself peering into both pictures very closely to see all of the little details. Especially the second one.
I know what you mean, Ratty. I do the same thing too.