Summer is over. The fall equinox has come and passed, despite tempatures here in North Carolina still averaging about 80 F (27 C). So, in honor of summer’s swan song here are some favorite photos of the summer.

1. Zoey and J at Fort Fisher National Park, North Carolina.

2. My yogi

3. The coolest dog in the world. It’s almost her one year anniversary of being rescued from the pound.

4. Hanging with my best friend, Lisa.

5. Waiting for that perfect, summer tomato.

6. Airlie Gardens, Wilmington, North Carolina

7. Shadows in the setting sun, Ft. Fisher.

8. Eclipse

text & photos: Nancy Harder