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Monday, August 22, 2022

Sunflowers!

 One day last week it was so pretty when I got up, that I decided to leave early for work and stop along the way at a sunflower field.  This field is owned by Bob's stepbrother and it's open to the public to come and pick flowers any time.  I've been there buying flowers, but I thought early morning was the perfect time to photograph them.

Everything was covered in dew, the sun was shining, and the air was cool, a perfect morning!  The field had no other visitors so early in the morning - just me and my camera.


Here's some pics - sunflowers of many varieties.































The sunflowers are so pretty, but I think the buds before they open are beautiful too.
























I left with wet shoes from walking through the wet grass, but it was a great way to start the day.

17 comments:

Deb J. in Utah said...

Hi Mari. Beautiful pictures. I love sunflowers too! I thinking that walking through a field of sunflowers in the morning was well worth wet shoes! Thanks for sharing you pictures. Have a good week!

Ginny Hartzler said...

Oh my goodness, what wonderful shots! My favorite is the first one, it looks like the sun is radiating out from the center!

Deb said...

Nice photos! Ya know, I never used to be a fan of sunflowers. It's only been in the last few years that I've come around to liking them. It was so funny last year, we had a sunflower 'bush' grow from stray birdseed. They were mini flowers and it was like a bush, not a single stem/single flower. It was so cool! If I knew what kind that was I'd buy some seeds and plant more. And it never would have grown if I hadn't neglected yardwork last summer! LOL

Jean said...

These pictures are amazing, Mari!! My favorite is the yellow one with the clear blue sky.

Jeanette said...

Beautiful! I agree, great way to start the day!

Dianna said...

Beautiful pictures of the sunflowers, Mari! Viewing the last several pictures was like watching the sunflower actually opening before my eyes! I never cease to be amazed at God's creation.

Debby said...

Oh sunflowers are my favorite. They are so pretty. Great photos!

Kerin said...

Great pictures! Thanks for sharing with us!
I would love a place like that...to gather a bouquet of sunflowers every week!
Of course, we have sunflowers, but nothing compared to that place.

Have a great rest of your week.
~K.

carrie@northwoods scrapbook said...

Oh my word Mari! These are breathtaking! I would totally do some of these on canvas through shutterfly and hang them up! You're right - it was an absolutely magical way to start your day. ☀️ 🌻

Jenny the Pirate said...

What an inspired photo shoot! I have never had the opportunity to take pictures of a field of sunflowers and I think they're so special. xoxo

happyone said...

I love those fields of sunflowers. So fun to go walking around in them. Your photos of your time with the sunflowers are beautiful.

DUTA said...

The sight of sunflowers, all the varieties, fills us with optimism, lifts our spirit. Great photos!

Terri D said...

A brilliant way to start a day!! Sunflowers are so pretty and your photos are (as always) amazing. My favorite is the 4th one down that is all filled with flowers. Thanks for sharing, Mari!!

Susan said...

Those sunflowers are so pretty! I will be using some for my October Bible journaling class. I love when you share the pictures around your hometown. I live in the city. Enjoy your week!

Suemn said...

You really are a terrific photographer! I enjoyed looking at the sunflowers up close:)

Laura said...

Those are all so beautiful!

Sally said...

Those sunflowers? Goodness, so pretty. I don't know if it's like there as here the blooming time is short. I love these photos, Mari!
xoxo