Southeastern Sunflowers, September 28, 2011

The St Johns River marshlands near SR 520 are suddenly ablaze with bright yellow southeastern sunflowers (Helianthus agrestis). Last week there were none. This week, a spectacular show like molten gold is spread across the eastern edge of the marsh.

In the first four of the above photos, I panned across the field of sunflowers, from left to right. Next is a telephoto shot. The final two shots are close-ups of the same flowers in F. Burton Smith Park, near the St. Johns River. All photos were taken in late afternoon sun.