Photos of the Day for September 9, 2011

Late summer flowers, Dan’ki 2011.  Жнівеньскія кветкі, Данькі 2011 год.

In defiance of a short growing season, determined Belarusian gardeners produce a riot of late summer colors.  As a result Belarusian villages embrace the traveler even more joyfully from mid-August to late September.  The flowers here are cultivated by retired photographer Rehina Jermaljonak, who creates a paradise each year despite having lost an arm.  Deepest thanks to my photographer friend Aljena Shalima for the introduction.