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Friday, March 16, 2012

~ grateful for ... sunflowers ~

We planted them late and weren't expecting anything much
But like Jack's beanstalk they grew and grew...
And this week they bloomed.




 












Such happy-making flowers.
I smile every time I see them.
The wombles think they are amazing.

We're all grateful for sunflowers and the simple joy they bring this week.
Joining up with other grateful bloggers at Maxabella's

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18 comments:

  1. VickieMarch 16, 2012 at 10:44 PM

    gorgeous, I love sunflowers :)

    ours are being eaten by the parrots that visit the garden in the mornings

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  2. MaxabellaMarch 16, 2012 at 11:30 PM

    Stunning images of one of the happiest flowers on earth, Ally. Our chickens would love those lovely seedheads!! x

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  3. MarisaMarch 17, 2012 at 2:55 AM

    So beautiful & delicate.

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  4. leanne can blogMarch 17, 2012 at 7:55 AM

    They are such happy flowers, aren't they? You've captured them beautifully.

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  5. Leanne @ Deep Fried FruitMarch 17, 2012 at 12:48 PM

    That's absolutely extraordinary photography!! That is a very happy post and a very happy flower. Thanks so much for sharing (and for visiting over at Deep Fried Fruit)
    Happy Saturday.
    Leanne @ Deep Fried Fruit

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  6. Marian HazelMarch 17, 2012 at 2:13 PM

    I love your flower pics. My husband bought me a bunch of mini sunflowers recently to cheer me up, they worked. Another flower to add to the list for next year!

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  7. melissaMarch 17, 2012 at 2:22 PM

    Oh, I love sunflowers! They always make me happy. Beautiful pics.

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  8. FrancescaMarch 17, 2012 at 6:02 PM

    Wow, stunning pictures! They must make you smile in the morning. Thanks for the camaraderie yesterday :-)

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  9. JMarch 17, 2012 at 6:30 PM

    Ooh! I love sunflowers! That's awesome!

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  10. VanessaMarch 17, 2012 at 8:01 PM

    Wow, what amazing pictures. They'd look beautiful hung on the wall. Something to brighten your day every time you look at them!

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  11. Anna @ green tea n toastMarch 17, 2012 at 8:09 PM

    What gorgeous pictures! No wonder you were feeling grateful.

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  12. UnknownMarch 17, 2012 at 10:31 PM

    wow ally, these photos are breathtaking! what lens have you got on here? x

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  13. Mrs MMarch 18, 2012 at 8:18 AM

    They are seriously gorgeous photos. How could you not be grateful for that. love it.

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    1. Karin AMarch 18, 2012 at 8:42 AM

      Gorgeous! I love sunflowers and photos of them - always puts a smile on my face. :) Have a lovely weekend! xo

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  14. JulieMarch 18, 2012 at 5:00 PM

    Hello Ally, lovely to visit you here and thank you for checking out four leaves via Hazel's. My, you take beautiful pictures. I love the colour and light in the the sunflower shots. So many shades of green. Indeed happy photos and impressive flowers.

    :)

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  15. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentMarch 18, 2012 at 9:32 PM

    Love this sequence, each photo is so very beautiful. I've not grown sunflowers, must try them one year.

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  16. GeoffMarch 19, 2012 at 8:19 AM

    They're gorgeous (but of course). Are they late? We have a number plants flowering in the garden for the second time this Summer ... odd.

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  17. ChristinaMarch 19, 2012 at 10:39 AM

    These sunflowers are just beautiful - gorgeous detail :) Thanks for sharing these photos with us :)

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