At this time of year when the trees’ color is just a tiny bit past peak color, the edges of the ponds still hold some amazing color.

Not being much of a summer fan, I seem to have no photos of the blossoms.

UPDATE:  After reading this, my friend Kathleen sent me this picture of hers of Swamp Roses in summer:

(Thank’s Kathleen!)

The fruit is bristly:

Swamp Rose (Rosa palustris):

• USDA Forest Service:  http://www.fs.fed.us/wildflowers/plant-of-the-week/rosa_palustris.shtml
• Lady Bird Johnson:  http://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=ROPA