No, I've not flown off to the Mediterranean, or even Provence as some of the following photos might suggest; just toddling around my home patch where thousands of suns can currently be seen in a couple of small fields. They are not just plots of sunflowers however, but "cover crops" of many different plants which will later be ploughed in to enrich the soil. When winter comes these fields will be popular with the birds. In the meantime they are the photographer's delight.
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simply gorgeous - and definitely smile inducing. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteAnd they all obediently follow the sun. Lots of seeds for the birds. The photos capture their happiness.
ReplyDeleteSunflowers are aptly named, aren’t they?
ReplyDeleteEsta planta me fascina. las que he podido ver por el campo, no han crecido muy altas, por la gran escasez que hay de agua.
ReplyDeleteFeliz fin de semana.
Loved the variety of views you've captured from these sun catching lovelies.
ReplyDeleteYou have certainly cheered up my day - wish the field behind my bungalow was sown with sunflowers - next weekend it will be the car park for the Wensleydale Show.
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful fields of sunflowers blooming there. I love that the birds will enjoy this treat in winter. Now I want to plant lots of sunflowers.
ReplyDeleteNothing like sunflowers to brighten your day
ReplyDeleteSo uplifting. You can’t but smile when you see a field of sunflowers. I’ve been bringing home a few every week from the farmers market for a cheery summer bouquet.
ReplyDeleteSo much beauty in the sunflowers.
ReplyDeleteLove all the shots but the last one really gave me a lift. It is so quirky. Thanks John.
ReplyDeleteI just love sunflowers! Great pics.
ReplyDeleteSuch gorgeous blooms. You did them justice, John!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures of sunflowers smiling at the sun.
ReplyDeleteThis is an amazing field of sunflowers
ReplyDeleteStunning beauty in the sunflowers and in your photos, love that first one. They are cover crops to be plowed in? I would have guessed grown for sale as bouquets or for their seeds or oil.
ReplyDeleteThere is something innately joyful about sunflowers, isn't there? You're fortunate to be able to see such an abundance of them. My neighbours opposite have grown two in a pot and I'm happy to see those.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Lovely to see them on a grey, rainy day:)
ReplyDeleteWhat a sight. I really like the variety of ways you captured them. My favorite, of course is the one with the red and purple blurred in the background.
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous sunshine filled post! Thank you.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful❤️I think you got a nice camera too😊Well done👍👍👍
ReplyDeleteWhat is it about a sunflower that brings a smile to my face? You too? I have a volunteer plant that keeps blooming even as the goldfinches devour the oldest blossoms.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, that is so very beautiful, John!
ReplyDeleteThese really are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHi John - must be stunning to be amongst ... sunflowers are delightful - great photos - cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos and sunflowers are so cheering and uplifting. Thank you for brightening my day with your pictures.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cheerful view! Thank you!
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