When I was a teeny-tiny little boy we used to have sunflowers in our back yard and I thought they were magical because they were so huge and there was always bees and butterflies around them.
That thought paints a very sweet picture. I used to feel the same way about pansies, and was very hopeful that they would know I was speaking to them and that they’d answer from their cute little faces.
Thank you so much for your memory…
I hope you are having a wonderful day, hard to believe it’s tomorrow there if I’m in Atlanta!!
I came to read your blog and the first thing I see, one of my dearest flowers….. I was actually planning to write about some very special sunflowers next week. Thank you for the inspiration!
I grew sunflowers one at the old house. I hated the things. I dunno why. They were so big and not in the least delicate. I love these, however. Are these a different variety? I’m sure they are. I had the really big ones with colors that were almost harsh. These are small and so pretty. Maybe it’s the lighting or your composition, but I’m having a sunflower conversion experience here! 🙂 These are really lovely!
I agree, the big sunflowers are almost all center, no petals. This variety is pretty I think…they were calling out to me from their big buckets in the grocery store. Our kitchen gets gloomy in the afternoon, so they are my sun substitute! Their glow in the picture surprised me. 🙂
Patricia, you are beyond talented! Your watercolor captures the true essence of the sunny sunflowers. I am thrilled you were inspired by my picture, but the ultimate credit goes to those gorgeous flowers. You are amazing!
What a hit that song was!
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Wasn’t it? I’m afraid it’s going to be stuck in my head for a while!!
elisa
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I love sunflowers – such cheery smiley faces! Your choice of title complements your image perfectly…
Susie
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Thanks! Those sunflowers have been speaking to me for the last couple of days….a constant cheerful greeting!
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Good morning Sunshiny Elisa!!
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Good morning! Yesterday we were talking about the moon, today the sun!! Hope your day is sunny….we’re getting lots of rain today.
🙂
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Just what I needed this morning! It’s raining cats & dogs outside.
Have a sunny day Elisa!
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It’s supposed to rain all day….good for the yard! April showers May flowers and all that!!
Have a happy rainy day!
elisa
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How beautiful!
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Thank you! They are making a nice substitute for the rainy day we are having here in Atlanta…
Have a good one!
elisa
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When I was a teeny-tiny little boy we used to have sunflowers in our back yard and I thought they were magical because they were so huge and there was always bees and butterflies around them.
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That thought paints a very sweet picture. I used to feel the same way about pansies, and was very hopeful that they would know I was speaking to them and that they’d answer from their cute little faces.
Thank you so much for your memory…
I hope you are having a wonderful day, hard to believe it’s tomorrow there if I’m in Atlanta!!
elisa
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Just beautiful!
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Thank you!
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Thank you kindly for the visit, Elisa!
I came to read your blog and the first thing I see, one of my dearest flowers….. I was actually planning to write about some very special sunflowers next week. Thank you for the inspiration!
Bodhi
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You are so welcome! I’m looking forward to reading about your sunflowers!
elisa
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I grew sunflowers one at the old house. I hated the things. I dunno why. They were so big and not in the least delicate. I love these, however. Are these a different variety? I’m sure they are. I had the really big ones with colors that were almost harsh. These are small and so pretty. Maybe it’s the lighting or your composition, but I’m having a sunflower conversion experience here! 🙂 These are really lovely!
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I agree, the big sunflowers are almost all center, no petals. This variety is pretty I think…they were calling out to me from their big buckets in the grocery store. Our kitchen gets gloomy in the afternoon, so they are my sun substitute! Their glow in the picture surprised me. 🙂
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Glorious and sunny Elisa! Wonder if you can find that exact same shade of yellow in paint!
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Ha, thank you! I’ll bet that sunny yellow can be concocted at paint store…we would have to give it a fun name!
elisa
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I love that song! Nice work with your table flowers, Elisa. 🙂
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Thank you! They’ve become a beautiful screensaver for my computer.
elisa
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Hi Elisa! This is the painting that I made, based on your inspiring sunflower photo: http://decamvilledesign.wordpress.com/2012/07/25/day-164-more-creativity-and-color-the-12-99-painting/. ~Patricia
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Patricia, you are beyond talented! Your watercolor captures the true essence of the sunny sunflowers. I am thrilled you were inspired by my picture, but the ultimate credit goes to those gorgeous flowers. You are amazing!
Elisa
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Thank you, Elisa, for the kind words! I’m glad you like it. 🙂
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