August 18, 2009

sunflowers by the hour

i went a bit crazy with sunflowers last week . . . they are not really new territory for me. the bad thing about the south is we get spring early and that sometimes summer drags along into fall. the flowers are mostly bloomed out and it's too early for fall leaves and mums. i know, did i just hear a collective sigh?

i have some new projects today that i have to take care of - like real work stuff. so, i have to bee a good girl and get started. here are a few shots from last week. (hope your week is off to a good start - xo)



tip-off

sunflowers

There shall be eternal summer in the grateful heart.  ~Celia Thaxter

27 comments:

  1. some of the best sunflower pics i've ever seen! lovely!

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  2. that would be the south indeed...but you dear get each and very piece of appreciation out of those flowers~elk

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  3. i love the second one especially. sunflowers are so cheery!

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  4. These are so beautiful Char...especially the 2nd. Hope you day is sunny ;)

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  5. I love the second one the best! What a surprising angle!

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  6. wow, stunning. the 2nd one is extraordinary!

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  7. I love the second that is a spectacular macro shot AND you are watermarking everything!!! yaaay!

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  8. The photos here, Char, are just breathtaking! I don't care that it's old territory. Keep it up!

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  9. These shots are amazing, every one! You are a master at processing to perfection.

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  10. I'm a sucker for the last one myself primarily because of the texture and styling. The vintage camera was a nice touch along with the blue mason jar. I planted sunflowers at our first home and ended up not liking how ragged they became so fast. Along with the hollyhocks. August is a cruel month for most flowers in Iowa though.

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  11. Oh, those are lovely, Char! It may be familiar territory, but it's still beautiful. :)

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  12. Gorgeoussss Char!
    the detail is exquisite...

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  13. #2 is my favorite! just amazing!

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  14. When I don't want to work...I tend to day dream and write on my blog. I'm with you! Your sunflowers are gorgeous.

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  15. They are beautiful Char, I love the bottom one the best. Have a good day.

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  16. Sunflowers. . . you can't
    help but love the way
    they make you feel happy!

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  17. You already know that I love these!
    Superb work Char!

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  18. oh wow these are gorgeous. i love sunflowers anyway but you have made them even more appealing. my favorite is the 3rd one - very rich!

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  19. That quote is so true; and I'd never heard it before! I think I see the camera in my print I bought from you! Love your sunflowers!
    Brenda

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  20. Beautiful, and a perfect quote to go with the pics:)

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  21. I just went sunflower field hopping the other day and most of them are on their way out....

    but oh how cool are these photos ?

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  22. Beautifully done. You do the flowers justice.

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  23. Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!!! I adore your flower pix :)

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  24. Oh my gosh, when you put a grouping of your sunflower pics together...WOW!

    I love these all by themselves but there is just a power when they are put together like this. So beautiful CHar!

    More, more!

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