Cheerful Sunflower, Sunflower Artichoke
This lovely (and apparently cheerful) flower was growing wild in the field next to our barn, obviously sown by birds or maybe squirrels? As I was admiring and photographing it, I noticed the one behind it and went to investigate those orange strands you can just about make out in the background here. They seem to be some kind of caterpillar and they were all over the centre of that flower. I say caterpillar to be complimentary to them, but honestly they looked more like green thin worms. I guess one person’s worm is another’s caterpillar. Let’s hope today you see only caterpillars (metaphorically speaking, of course!). Flower a Day #456
Fall Colours 2021
Autumn Smoketree Leaf
Today’s Fall Colour 2021 bonus is another of those gorgeous smoke tree leaves. I couldn’t stop photographing them. Each one was so different and so lovely.
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A lovely portrait of a happy plant. It practically shouts ‘it’s great to be alive”. And who can disagree when such elegant artistry is to be found. Thank you, Ellie, for finding it and bringing it to me along with the ribbed bicolour beauty of smoketree leaf.
It is the very picture of joy in life, that’s true, Janet. And thank you for that joyous comment.
Thanks again Ellie for that little bright shot of sunshine. We will really look forward to receiving those through the winter to cheer us up on the dull days. But we know we will have some sunny lovely days as well. And the flowers will just remind us that summer is on its way and we can look forward to seeing them ourselves for real. And again you have inspired us to stop and take a closer look at all those little flowers that we see. Thanks also for the picture of the leaves from the smoke bush. I will be taking a closer look at mine next year.Hope you have a great day hugs to you and Steve.
Thanks again for that comment, Linda. When I am making the post, I am always looking forward to sharing it with friends. Have a lovely day, Linda. Hugs to you both.