Taken by Art Kohls, Ellsworth, KS

“In June, as many as a dozen species may burst their buds on a single day.  No man can heed all of these anniversaries; no man can ignore all of them.”  ~Aldo Leopold

Taken by Phil Frigon, Clay Center

This one and the one following were submitted by Brandon Lee. He writes:  “Here is a picture of one of the novelties of Kansas, wheat harvest.  Even though it came so early this year, it is still a staple of what defines ‘Summer.’  Picture is of Bill Lee Harvest 7 miles west of Clay Center.  Pictures taken by Phil Frigon, June 6, 2012. ”

Taken by Phil Frigon, Clay Center

“Love is to the heart what the summer is to the farmer’s year – it brings to harvest all the loveliest flowers of the soul.”  ~Author Unknown

Taken by Lyle Longenecker, Buckeye, KS

“Summer afternoon – summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language. ” ~Henry James

Taken by Phil Kasper

“People don’t notice whether it’s winter or summer when they’re happy.”  ~Anton Chekhov

Clyde Watermelon Festival - taken by Rhys Baker

“A perfect summer day is when the sun is shining, the breeze is blowing, the birds are singing, and the lawn mower is broken.”  ~James Dent

Taken by Rhys Baker

“Summer afternoon – summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.”  ~Henry James

Taken by Rhys Baker

“In summer, the song sings itself.”  – William Carlos Williams

Taken by Drew Kratzer, Sylvan Grove, KS

 

Taken by Tara Rosenow

 

Taken by Jim Hornbostel, Palmer, KS