Another sign of things to come

I don't know what this little lanterns are called but they are usually dried and put in a dried flower arrangement. The orange ones wanted to hide and it wasn't my garden so I didn't think I could move things. I am falling asleep as I post. I haven't done any commenting today so I have a lot to get caught up on but it will have to wait. I promise I will do my best tomorrow.

[Dawn Swingle]

I think they're called Chinese Lanterns. Mine come up every year, then the insects do a job on them, so they never look nice like these!

[Nancy]

Whatever they are, they make great photos! I like them hiding like that.

[Kate]

These are very interesting! Love the texture and red and green colors. They just pop!

[Candace]

We call them Japanese Lanterns! Gorgeous!

[Leanne M Williams]

Wow I have never seen a flower like this before, great capture and spotting :-)

[Jan Rose]

Nice colour and texture.

[Alison Roberts]

Joan that is absolutely lovely - really like it! Sorry I've not been around 365 much - had a lot of things to prepare for the big Craft Fair last weekend - normal service can now resume!

[Pete Roberts]

Lovely light and colour on the lanterns Joan

[Joan Robillard]

@perspectivesimages I have missed you. I tried to comment on several of your pictures. Unfortunately I was behind and began to run out of energy. Had to get a second cup of coffee and still have to post to my Weight Watchers group. Hope the fair was a success.

[Joan Robillard]

@pjr You need some of these in your garden.

[Sharleen]

Gorgeous shot of these way-too-fallish (oh no!) Chinese lanterns. I like how the orange, ripe ones are in focus while the green one is not.

[Robin]

Great pic Joan. Nice DOF.

[Taffy]

I've seen these in ornamental arrangements but never growing fresh -- very cool capture.

[Gena Pegg]

These are lovely little lanterns. Nicely captured.

[Lin]

Love these - nicely captured!

[Francoise]

my mother had these in her garden (never quite so orange), but I always loved them.

[Juan B.]

Great picture

[Janiskay]

Do you remember these at grammy's. They were always a favorite with me. Nice capture!

[Joan Robillard]

@janiskay I didn't until you mentioned it and then I did. Haven't thought of that for many years.