What do you expect? It's August.

As my son pointed out to me last night, I complain about the heat every August! It's been almost 100 degrees F actual temperature, with the heat index up to 112.

[haskar]

It's a sad sight. We would like these flowers to be beautiful all the time, but this heat is not only tiring for people.

[katy]

In spite of their withered look, you still got a beautiful photo of them. I cannot believe your temperatures, although ours are very similar. I think the older I get the less resilient I am with them and so it feels as if I noticed them more.

[Bucktree]

Beautiful image. Your weather sounds exactly like it is here.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Poor things! I've felt like that on quite a few days this summer! Good shot.