Garden Pic Wednesday: Autumn Sun Highlights

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The First Day of Autumn was Sept 22---the Autumn Equinox. As dusk approaches, I see the sun's last rays slanting in low now, sweeping over the garden, touching flowers and plants with it's receding glow.
Today's Garden Pics are shots of those late day rays highlighting things in my garden:

An old Hydrangea blossom given a second chance at beauty:


Glowing threads of Pampas Grass:



Sun-kissed pink Vinca's:


 

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