433 Replies to “The Artist”

    1. wildlifewatcher – An avid backyard and neighborhood wildlife observer, I post photographs and commentary on the wildlife of Florida and occasionally, other regions of the United States of America. I had previously (2010-2013) blogged about Tennessee wildlife, but have since moved South.
      wildlifewatcher says:

      Hi Seedbud, Beautiful Indian Paintbrush! I used to live in N.E. Texas long ago and enjoyed seeing these flowers. Have a wonderful day tomorrow!

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    3. creativeintrospection – Cape Town South Africa – I'm a teacher in real life, an artist at heart and a poet clandestinely. As a Language Lover I've always enjoyed playing with words, turning them over, toying with their layered meanings, their subtle or sharp edge, their ability to wound or heal... And I haven't always chosen to play with them responsibly. Regrettably, I've often been careless with words...and in the process, l've learnt their value. Now I'm a bit more reflective, a bit more aware, maybe a bit too serious? Anyway, this is a natural extension of that enjoyment. Playing in an open space with the encryptions that make up the expression of thought, observation, reflection. An exercise in creative introspection...
      creativeintrospection says:

      True! Marked simplicity…carefully crafted. Beautiful. Thanks for visinting.

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    4. perettipoems – Paintings at www.onlinegallery.art/en, select P (Peretti), select SERIES to group paintings by subject. Nature watercolors, large portraits of "GOOD PEOPLE". Also website: www.pagesbyperetti.com
      Marilyn Peretti says:

      Beautiful! Glad you could see my painting of the pomegranates. Thanks.

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    5. perettipoems – Paintings at www.onlinegallery.art/en, select P (Peretti), select SERIES to group paintings by subject. Nature watercolors, large portraits of "GOOD PEOPLE". Also website: www.pagesbyperetti.com
      perettipoems says:

      Beautiful nature photo, seedbud! Keep it up!

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  2. jane tims – Canada – Hi. I am a writer and biologist. I am also interested in history and community sustainability. I write mostly poetry. My training is in botany, so I often include plants in my poems. Visit me at www.nichepoetryandprose.wordpress.com
    jane tims says:

    Hi. This is one of my favorite plants and it is just starting to appear here… the poem expresses its color very well!!! Jane

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  3. Emma Maund – Hi, I'm Emma, a beekeeper, aromatherapist and gardener born and bred in London. I'm a slow blogger posting fortnightly (just) about bees (mostly), nature and wildlife, aromatherapy and gardens. I got married in October 2016 and am now Mrs Apis Mellifera. I'm also taking some time out for other big changes this year. In the meantime, with over 200 posts and pages to read, please feel free to explore.
    Emma Sarah Tennant says:

    Amazing contrasts.

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  4. Guila Greer – Tarzana, California – I first learned how to sew as a child on my mom’s old treadle Singer (and wish that I knew where that machine is now!). While going to school, raising a family and enjoying two satisfying careers I continued developing my skills with all kinds of needlecrafts and eventually discovered the magic of quilting. Soon I began to stretch my imagination and creativity. This led to an interest in art quilting and I've been busy soaking up all kinds of techniques and adapting them to my creations. Now, I find myself on a journey to uncover, develop and to express the inner artist that I have so joyfully let loose. I have also learned that there truly are no "quilt police" when it comes to one's personal expression of creativity; no right or wrong way. It just has to feel right and look right to you. It is all a voyage of discovery. I just can’t imagine doing anything else. I have shown in both local Fine Art Galleries and in Quilt Shows across the United States. I am the author of the blog: The Mystical Allure of All Things Fiber since 2007. See: http://guilagreerart.com
    Guila Greer says:

    Just beautiful!

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  7. Lori Lipsky – Wisconsin, United States of America – Lori Lipsky is an American writer living in the Midwest with her husband and a tender-hearted blue heeler. Her first fiction book, Used Cookie Sheets: Very Short Stories, was published in 2021. Her second book, Turquoise Parade, is scheduled for release in February of 2022. In addition, she is a contributing author to the books Snapshots of Hope & Heart, and Wit, Whimsy & Wisdom. Her short fiction stories and poems have appeared in a variety of publications. Marriage, family relationships, and friendship are common themes explored in her work. She currently teaches piano students at Arboretum Music School in Waunakee, Wisconsin, and she holds a degree in music from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
    Lori Lipsky says:

    Word artistry.

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  10. artzent – I am a visual artist and teacher of Fine art working and teaching in all 2D media. You can see images of my work in many categories, view my biography,comment on artwork, see what's on the easel right now, and more when you go to https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/junepauline-zent I will be blogging here about personal true stories and sharing my life and work. I hope that you will comment and share yours with me!
    artzent says:

    Thank you for the visit to my blog. Are these flowers a photo or a painting? They are lovely!

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  13. clover58 – Upstate New York, U.S.A. – I'm married, a mother, and grandmother. I enjoy reading, cooking, photography and writing, among other things.
    clover58 says:

    I haven’t seen a field of Indian Paintbrush in yeas — what a wonderful sight! Very colorful, too.

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  16. jensine – Dublin – I love all things colourful, funny and a little bit different. I have a passion for liquorice, tea and words...
    jensine says:

    love the colours

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  18. DG MARYOGA – PEDELILKO KIFISIA – Passionate about Nature,Arts,History and Culture.A magical experience wandering the world through colourful spectra. Find out more through my statements ,posts and comments.My journey through life has taught me to underestimate nothing and nobody.Even the slightest little something can give you motivation and creative new ideas. Everybody means Something and as long as there are real humans, life is beautiful.
    DG MARYOGA says:

    Minimal beauty,nice vibrant colours !

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  19. Indian paintbrush is a wonderful name for a flower – living in the UK this is a new one to me, but it would be a lovely painting. Thank you for liking my blog – I like yours too.

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  20. Naomi Baltuck – When not actually writing, I am researching the world with my long-suffering husband and our two kids, or outside editing my garden. My novel, The Keeper of the Crystal Spring (Viking Penguin), can be read in English, German, Spanish, and Italian. My storytelling anthology, Apples From Heaven, garnered four national awards, including the Anne Izard Storytellers’ Choice. I am currently working on a contemporary women’s novel.
    Naomi Baltuck says:

    Really beautiful!

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  22. beebeesworld – I have a degree in public history research. I love writing, photography, cooking, teaching, nature studies. I'm a mom and grandmom, an "old hippie".
    beebeesworld says:

    Beautiful flower pic-thanks for reading my blog. I will follow yours now that I have see how inspiring it is. Hope you will follow mine as well. beebeesworld

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  24. Pretty Indian Paintbrush
    Worshipping the sun
    Glowing in the green meadow

    Okay, that was my attempt at haiku with your lovely picture! Thank you for stopping by my site. Have a great day!

    Mahalo,

    Tisha “The Crazy Craft Lady”

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    1. Did I put Crazy Craft Lady? Ha ha. I meant The Lazy Craft Lady although I do feel very crazy sometimes!

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  26. I am looking forward to visiting your site more often…just beautiful. Thank you so much for visiting abluebunny, too!

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  30. PoetaMatusèl – PoetaMatusèl – alias Guido Comin – nasce nel 1951, a Meano di Santa Giustina, un grazioso paesino del Bellunese, tuttora non rovinato dalla speculazione edilizia. Dopo una vita trascorsa – svolgendo le attività più svariate – in Germania, Svizzera, Inghilterra e Danimarca, rientra in Italia nel 2000. Riscoprendo la propria lingua natia, abbandona quasi completamente la scrittura di poesie in altre lingue europee, per dedicarsi a componimenti in italiano, con qualche rara incursione nel dialetto bellunese. Sceglie di scrivere poesie che siano accessibili a tutti, evitando di creare "prodotti di nicchia" in un'arte che da molti è comunque considerata di élite. Sebbene scriva fin dai tempi dell’infanzia, non ha mai pubblicato in forma cartacea, ma solo su blog ed altre piattaforme virtuali. Ora ha deciso di uscire, finalmente, dal guscio e ha di recente ricevuto la sua prima proposta editoriale! Partecipa regolarmente ad eventi poetici, insieme agli altri POETI AlterNATIVI BELLUNesi, un gruppo di amici che hanno deciso di agire insieme, per tentare di dare alla Poesia una nomea migliore tra la gente comune. * * * * * GUIDO COMIN – aka PoetaMatusèl – was born in 1951 in Meano di Santa Giustina, a pretty little village, as yet unspoilt by property developers, near Belluno, in north-eastern Italy. After a lifetime spent doing the most disparate types of work in Germany, Switzerland, England and Denmark, he returns to his native Italy in the year 2000. Rediscovering his mother tongue – Italian – gives up almost entirely writing in other European languages, to concentrate on poetry in Italian and, very occasionally, in his native dialect. (The nom de plume PoetaMatusèl means “Poet, a bit nutty” in his dialect.) He deliberately writes poetry that is easily accessible for anyone, purposely avoiding elitist or excessively “literary” forms or vocabulary. Even though he has been writing poetry since his childhood days, PoetaMatusèl has not published in paper form yet, but only on blogs and other online platforms. He has recently received a flattering proposal from a publisher. He regularly reads his poetry at poetry evenings and other events, often with his performing poetry group – POETI AlterNATIVI BELLUNesi – a bunch of poet friends, who have decided to get together to try and give Poetry a better name among ordinary people!
    PoetaMatusel says:

    Lovely to find a poet who shares my love of Nature and photography of it!! Beautiful, inspiring photos!! And thank you for liking my blog! My *German* poems?? :O) Bis bald …

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  31. moi du toi photography – Western Cape, South Africa – I love living near the sea, interesting people, pizza, a good glass of wine, baby animals, jewel coloured glass, art,comedies that make me laugh out loud, photography, a well written book, my family & my golden retriever Sir Cadbury the Gold - not necessarily in that order of course!
    moi du toi photography says:

    Lovely words and images! Thanks so much for stopping by my place and leaving a footprint. ♥

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  32. a little elbow room – Seattle, Washington – Kimberly Mayer received a B.A. from Emerson College, Boston, and an M.F.A from Goddard College. Her memoir, "The Making of a Master Gardener" was awarded first place in the Pacific Northwest Writing Association Literary Contest. She recently completed her first novel, "Black Angels," and is currently at work on a sequel to it. Kimberly lives, writes, and revises in Seattle, Washington. Currently, Kimberly is a Contributing Blogger at "Pyragraph," the online magazine for the arts. http://www.pyragraph.com/?s=Kimberly+Mayer
    a little elbow room Kimberly Mayer says:

    i love what you are doing.

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  34. carolburbank – Carol Burbank is an educator, writer, coach, leadership facilitator and a specialist in Hawaiian traditional culture and healing.
    carolburbank says:

    great composition, lovely flower…

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  37. Martina Schnaufer Photography (Creating Your Light) – Somewhere with a camera – Being outside in nature, capturing the beauty that lives among us, on camera or in the mind's eye has healing powers. Having fun discovering new and interesting subjects from unique perspectives to unique lenses, photography is all about light. Natural light is a constant change creating photo challenges that are never-ending. Through my looking glass I love to capture people and places. Thank you for visiting my creative art. Please leave any comments or questions. You can find random photos from my life on my Facebook page “Creatingyourlight” LinkedIn: LinkedIn/in/Martinalandolt
    Martina Studio67 says:

    Nice artwork, love the colors.

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  39. michaeldouglasbosc – catalunia – I am retired and live with my wife on a small olive finca in the middle of a forest in the mountains of Spain in Catalonya. I served 9years in the armed services, am an engineer and because of my love of navy sailing ships a naval historian of the 1700-1800's, plus the author of 10 books. When I retired I started writing adult books my first being A Soldiers Wind. Then came Stanley's story again adult books such was his life. Another book on life in the 1950's this very much an adult book. I have now returned to my love of the sea and my latest navy book 'A Plymouth Story' follows the life of Dr James Blackstock. But Clearing In The Forest is an historical fantasy set in the middle ages at the end of King Johns reign. All the books are published on Kindle and Create a Space in paperback. I have worked all my life and for relaxation I sailed a coastal yacht for many years, but deep inside me was a writer waiting to get out. So when I retired I started writing I find story telling both relaxing and - for me - a pleasure.
    michaeldouglasbosc says:

    If this picture is a painting it is brilliant as I did think it might be a photograph. It is calming, colourful and has a depth that tends to draw you into the field searching for something you know is there but cannot quite see. I could study it for hours well done.

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  40. An Endless Voyager – Milky way Galaxy, Alpha Quadrant, Sol System, Terra, North America, the United States of America, California, Home. – My name is Taliesin Tyndall, a freelance illustrator, concept artist, cartoonist and writer. Some of the projects I have worked on included concept art for indie-films, illustrating book covers as well as comics, and writing for the independent magazine iCitizen. I am currently available for freelance work on any kind of project. I am versatile, creative and ready to bring exciting and wonderful things to life. My full art portfolio may be found at taliesinart.wordpress.com; I have several short stories and nonfiction reportings serialized at icitizenmag.com;
    An Endless Voyager says:

    Lovely photos! I love the way that the green grass melds behind the more detailed flowers.

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  41. fineartgreetings – I am a suburban bush girl who cares for the elderly residents of Howard County, Maryland. I am an assisted living manager of Angels Alert III of Elkridge, Maryland. Advocating for senior citizens for the past sixteen years is a joy and priviledge. I am grateful being able to serve others and I've gained so much wisdom from being around the wise ones. For pleasure and for a little profit, I enjoy creating mixed media ART pieces using traditional paint, pencil, textiles, digital photos, and Corel Painter software. I like observing nature, capturing fleeting moments with my camera. Using art as a means to document the subtle beauty of life is therapeutic for me. My aim is to celebrate the everyday details and times in life through accessible art. Each piece that is produced is in honor of each day that is granted to me. Being thankful and grateful are keys to happiness. Producing small art pieces in the form of greeting cards, post cards and the like allow for easy acquisition and "spiritual consumption." Because art has a way of transcending the material (if it is effective). It can be healing, uplifting, and a token of inner joy.
    fineartgreetings says:

    That is really lovely.

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  42. Marcia Meara – Sanford, Florida – I'm a native Floridian living in the Orlando area, with my husband of 37+ years and four cats. I love reading, writing, gardening, hiking, canoeing, and painting, not necessarily in that order. I've been writing for ten years, and you can access all of my books from my Amazon author page, here: https://www.amazon.com/Marcia-Meara/e/B00EUCXRU4/ You can reach me on Social Media here: email: marciameara16@gmail.com The Write Stuff: https://marciamearawrites.com/ Twitter: @marciameara Facebook: www.facebook.com/marcia.meara.writer
    Marcia says:

    Thanks for stopping by my blog. This is beautiful! We don’t have these flowers here in central Florida, I’m afraid. They are, indeed, like embers! I will enjoy looking around your blog, and I hope you’ll visit mine again, as well.

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  43. Yummy Tummy Farms LLC – San Jose, CA – Yummy Tummy Farms LLC is a pioneering suburban farm, founded in 2011 by Donald Sturman, CEO, also known as Farmer Donald in San Jose, CA. Yummy Tummy Farms LLC seeks to align itself with its core values: promote suburban farming, increase self-sustainability, and reclaiming domesticity. Yummy Tummy Farms LLC has a vision of working within neighborhoods to increase awareness of eating more plant-based meals, educating children about where and how fresh fruits and vegetables are grown and in so doing actively address the modern-day epidemic of obesity. Yummy Tummy Farms LLC sells vegetable plants, rare fruit, organic vegetables, jams, sauces, chutneys, pickles, veggie chips, baby food, and fresh, raw, organic wildflower honey, bath balms, body products, and we are currently testing several new products. Yummy Tummy Farms LLC is also an education center offering classes on many subjects related to farming & gardening such as Introduction To Organic Vegetable Gardening, Starting Heirloom and Organic Tomatoes from Seeds, Seasonal Gardening: Spring, Growing Food in Small Space, Families and Children’s Activities, Classes, and Workshops and Food Preservation: Jarring and Dehydrating as well as many cooking classes. Yummy Tummy Farms LLC also offers an active farm apprentice program in which you can volunteer to work on the farm to offset a portion of the class and/or workshop tuition.
    Yummy Tummy Farms says:

    Thanks for liking my photo “Fried Green Tomatoes.” I did not write any words with that simple post, but I have received more positive feedback from it than any post I have done in the past month. The colors in you Indian Paintbrush posting are just strikingly beautiful. Cheers!

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  44. K.A. Renninger – I am an artist who paints in many mediums, but my first love is sketching. I enjoy doing a variety of subjects, but am especially drawn to the beautiful old farm buildings in the Maryland/Pennsylvania area. Animals and still life are also favorites. Among my first artistic endeavors, (somewhere around the age of 4), was a mural in red crayon just above the baseboard in my mother's living room. Needless to say, this attempt at expressing myself didn't go over well with her. However, she did encourage me to keep on creating------on the appropriate substrate, that is.
    K.A. Renninger says:

    striking picture & beautifully-phrased description!

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  45. natureanalyst – Calgary, Alberta – Avid student of horticulture, active volunteer with the Horticultural Society, maker of beautiful garden spaces. I am now available for Garden Design services, custom planters, DIY consultations in Calgary and surrounding areas. Inquire at 403-837-9980 or wnealyo@gmail.com
    natureanalyst says:

    I haven’t seen as many Indian Paintbrush around as I used to do to development (shudder) of the natural areas around my home. Thanks for the beautiful photo. Also thanks for stopping by my blog. So nice to have the opportunity to share the beauty!

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  46. Love your photo and the poem – in the UK it is called Fox and Cubs, but I think Indian Paintbrush is a much more interesting name. The flowers are a wonderful flame colour. Thanks for visiting my blog – my daughter told me I’d get more visits if I used tags, and I finally got round to adding tags yesterday – it is lovely to think that people far away can appreciate what is going on in our village too.

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  47. Freeda Baker Nichols – Freeda Baker Nichols was born in Arkansas, in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains. From her homeplace on Banner Mountain, as a young girl she dreamed of becoming a writer. Her work has appeared in newspapers, magazines and anthologies. She is the author of two children's books, a poetry chapbook, and a novel, "Call of the Cadron." She is working on a second novel and continues to write poetry.
    Freeda Baker Nichols says:

    Beautiful picture! Thank you for visiting my blog. Stop by again.

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  48. Thank you for visiting my blog, Seedbud! Your Indian Paintbrush is quite different from the flower we call Indian Paintbrush up here. Gorgeous photo!

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  51. kmichelles – Dahlonega, GA – Natural born artist with a passion for art and photography. I am inspired by, and drawn to, the coastal style of design, light and airy, natural, soft color palettes, comfortable and relaxed feel. Although I do not live near the ocean, yet, I visit often, I surround myself at home with these things, and my art reflects this style.
    kmichelles says:

    I love those flowers, they look exactly like the ones that were growing in the woods behind my childhood home, they were my favorite because of their heavenly sweet scent. 🙂

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  53. Absolutely stunning. I love wild flowers.Thanks very much for looking at my blog and liking my totally rainsoaked world!

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  56. This is the latest addition to my “lawn.” I think they are beautiful. I bet my neighbors don’t. I can grow vegetables. I can grow flowers. I can grow weeds. Grass ain’t my niche.

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  57. Sydney Fong – Hi, I am Sydney, a Singaporean. Making a living as an Architectural Illustrator, an ordinary man. My blog entails categories of my interest, joy, upheaval of life and its destiny. Every post has its own characteristic. It conveys a story of its own, and the life of its owner.
    Sydney Fong says:

    wow, I don’t know what to say,it so awesome!

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  65. elmediat – Ontario Canada – I am a Northern Ontario (retired) secondary school teacher with a background and teaching experience in English, Special Education, and Media Literacy. I tend to think in global structures and find the trends in media technology and its impact on culture, education, and social structure fascinating.
    elmediat says:

    Nicely done composition. 🙂 I didn’t see a like button so I will click this one: [O] .

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  66. Lugar and Company – Southaven, Mississippi – Shave some crayons on a piece of wax paper. Sandwich the shavings into between two sheets of the paper and plug in the iron. Lightly press and wah lah! Watch the colors mix and weave into a new creation. Call it Art… or Call it Life. It’s a picture of life, isn’t it? Colors, as in experiences, all washing together, merging to create lights and darks. Swirls of light trip and curtsy over impish dark blotches. In simple and complicated mixes, days sing in birdsong after the night hangs rinsed in sunrise. Having lived over a decade in South Korea and a stint in Hong Kong these deep southern roots from Montgomery, Ala have delved richly into Asia and beyond. As I now work with placing teachers in jobs overseas (Turkey, China, Malyasia, Indonesia and Central Asia) the colors continue to swirl in varigated life experiences. Some things to blog about, other than color? Our family of five, travels, Oasis International Schools, and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Well, that’s a good start and did I mention that I love words and flowers? But most importantly the fact the He has risen puts all else in focus. The fact that the “I am” still is, breathes life into even the most hopeless of motifs. Oasis HR job by day, art by night, life continues as a celebration. Everyday colors push kaleidoscope-like into imagination, sprouting in fresh ideas. Every morning births new layers of a watercolor wash, both in life…and art. He said so, "Mercy and goodness shall follow me, all of the days of our lives." Just turn around... blessings are in chase of our very souls! For my original art for sale (mostly prints) please visit my Etsy site: www.simplybarefoot.etsy.com I'd be tickled for you to stop by the shop! (Please know that all images of photos and art are mine and may not be copied without permission from me, the sole owner. )
    Lugar and Company says:

    Thank you Seedbud, for dropping by and the Paintbrush picture is just lovely! I hope you are keeping the book idea in mind for your work!

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  68. Across Leather – 218 Blue Hen Rd. New Castle, DE. 19720 – Hello! I am Larry , the leather creator at Across Leather. I can help you bring your wildest vision, dreams, a story, a journey, a fav animal, color, pattern to life. My favorite work is the piece telling a story, have meaning but not required. Regardless you and I will build, construct a heirloom with mild to wild colors. People have said, they have searched for more than 6 months on the web who could achieve great color.... Dog collars and matching leashes is really what I do. It's very rewarding and fun working closely with my clients. It helps with the creations and my inspiration I guess. Would you care to have some fun? Drop a line to acrossleathercollars@gmail.com and we can go from there. If your on the Eastern seaboard, I'm in Delaware. Hopefully I'll be hearing from you. Thank you, Larry
    Across Leather says:

    Vibrant!

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  69. angelnjuly – Cebu Philippines – For me art is an inspiration that might hit you at any time and push you towards its unbounded perfection. I'm a poet, a freelance writer and a blogger. I love everything that's related to art. Photography, sketching, drawing, painting and writing are just a few that I wish to enhance in me.
    angelnjuly says:

    Very Beautiful.

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  70. andy1076 – Disclaimer & Such.. All posts within this blog including pictures are solely my own creations unless otherwise stated, such as YouTube music. I take pride in my own creations and my own writing. Having said that, please bare in mind that all posts are written in general. Meaning not intended directly at anybody, Any names used are purely by coincidence and not intended directly at anyone. Any further questions? please feel free to contact me by email, otherwise? enjoy your visit :)
    andy1076 says:

    Hi Seedbud, Love your work here! Beautiful, thank you for visiting my blog 🙂

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  72. judypreston – Hopes, dreams, loves and lives entwine to create a great fullness in my days. I work, and I adventure. I seek truth about myself, and beauty in my surroundings. I explore with my camera and attempt to capture the small slices of joy that are everwhere, if I look closely.
    judypreston says:

    Seedbud – that is just lovely. Look for some posts from Galapagos soon.

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  74. Thanks for visiting my blog. I first saw this flower in Maine. What a memory it is for an image to evoke.

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  76. Robyn Graham Photography – I am a photographer living in Doylestown, PA, in the heart of Bucks County, who loves to capture life one image at a time. In the studio or on-location the services I provide are: Head Shots, Corporate Head Shots, Family and Youth Portraits, High School Senior Portraits, Product Photography, Individual and Group Photography Workshops.
    RobynG says:

    Beautiful!

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  77. 2ndhalfolife – In the second (or really third?) half of my life now. Moving into the more crone stage: out of my head, into my soul. I am revisiting this blog after many years, many life changes and challenges and finding myself surrounding by joy and resilience. Join me for the transformation and transition.
    2ndhalfolife says:

    I used to love these when I was young!

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  78. kathsartcorner – Worcester, MA – Born 1951, Burlington, Vermont BFA from Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, New York Currently living in Worcester, MA Artist, adult art teacher, writer. I love teaching adults who have never drawn and painted before how to draw and paint. Just finished my first book "No Talent Required: My Journey from Paint by Numbers to Art Instructor - available on Amazon in Kindle and softcover format and at Smashwords in all Ereader formats.
    kathsartcorner says:

    Thank-you for visiting!

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  79. I’m not familiar with paintbrush. Beautiful!

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  84. Thanks for stopping by my blog. I love your photo’s and the combination with poetry that you use.

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  86. Margaret Lynette Sharp – Sydney, Australia – I studied Short Story Writing and Freelance Journalism for a total of five years when I was younger, but it's only lately that I've tried to make a go of it as a professional. I have written eleven books now, all published by Amazon Kindle, and most also published as paperbacks by Createspace and available on the Amazon web-site. Several Sydney libraries have copies of some volumes, and they are currently on loan.My books are all listed by Goodreads. The total number of ratings of my titles there is in excess of 80, with an average of 4.4 stars. I am happily married to Ronald Sharp, the creator of the Grand Organ in the Concert Hall of the Sydney Opera House. He has consistently encouraged me to write, and has spent much time in editing, compiling, and designing the covers of each book. I'm keen on swimming, love animals, and appreciate good music and art.
    Margaret Lynette Sharp says:

    Lovely! 🙂

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  87. Tom Atkins – Vermont, USA – Coach, consultant, speaker, writer, artist, and part-time pastor, my life and work is built around helping people and organizations reach their goals. Living in Vermont and serving clients worldwide. What can I do for you?
    Tom Atkins says:

    Beautifully done.

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  88. Lyrebird Mountain – I am a horticulturist, writer and photographer who lives on Tamborine Mountain, one of the world's beautiful places to live with plenty of sunshine, good rainfall, moderate temperatures, lush rainforest, splendid views of both the ocean to the east and the mountains to the west. I love writing about the place in which I live, in all its moods and seasons. Besides gardening I love good literature and poetry, bushwalking, birdwatching, history, Japanese language and culture, and music of several kinds.
    Tamborine Dreamer says:

    Thanks for liking my post – I love your blog. Some exquiisite stuff here. As you like plants you might like to visit my other blog (plants and agardening) at http://gardenezi.wordpress.com/

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  93. lutialausane – toronto – I am a harpist/storyteller, astrologer, looking for expressions of life through story, musings and poetry. I like to live the questions. It seems these days most stories are about somebody else, out there. In the long and rich tradition of storytelling, stories were felt to come from a heart that brought us all together. They are about us, here and now.
    lutialausane says:

    Thanks for this Seedbud–I love the spaces both in your visuals and your words.

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  94. oldsunbird – Missouri – Hi! I'm Mary from Missouri. This blog is my way of holding on to my life and trying to make sense of it. As the years pass and I lose more and more relatives and friends, I am happy to be able to share my thoughts and experiences with you. Welcome!
    oldsunbird says:

    Amazing work! What joy to see!
    Thanks for liking my poem.

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  96. timr6 – I'm a freelance writer based in London and this is my blog about the latest green issues, news, campaigns and information.
    timr6 says:

    Thanks for visiting my blog. Love your photos.

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  98. kanzensakura – Eccentric, mystical, practical, wicked humor that is not always....sane. I look at the world from a different perspective. I'm an uncommon mashup of South meets East...magnolia and cherry blossoms, fried chicken and sushi, haiku and bluegrass. I was born into an old, eccentric Southern family; not the dark Faulkneresgue kind family, more like the Addams family with a drawl. Poet, ex-chef, perpetual student of life, writer, romantic yet pragmatic. I love sci fi, fantasy, Star Trek (I have several uniforms from engineering services), New Orleans, and my southern heritage. I've worked as a bartender, freelance food stylist and photographer, autopsy photographer, chef and escaped from that to cook food I love for people I love, social worker, infrastructure engineer and lately, into pharmacy. A true Scorpio, I seem to re-invent myself every few years as life dictates. I worte my first haiku when I was six and have a long, deep love of Japan. I've traveled extensively all over the US and Canada, UK, Europe, Asia. I went to Woodstock and don't remember a thing! Particle physics and origami make me smile. Guided equally by Bushido and the 10 Commandments. I am a firm believer that it is important to always be kind but it isn't always important to be right. I have started a new poetry only blog: Aki no Koe - voice of autumn. Blessings and grins to you all!
    kanzensakura says:

    How simply perfect! Thank you for liking my October Haiku. You truly do meet nature in poetry.

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  101. artandkitchen (Adriana) – My homepages: http://artandkitchen.wordpress.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Artandkitchen-183594651984296/ https://www.instagram.com/artandkitchenblog/
    artandkitchen says:

    Thanks for sharing your photos and for visiting my blog.

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  102. Margaret Lynette Sharp – Sydney, Australia – I studied Short Story Writing and Freelance Journalism for a total of five years when I was younger, but it's only lately that I've tried to make a go of it as a professional. I have written eleven books now, all published by Amazon Kindle, and most also published as paperbacks by Createspace and available on the Amazon web-site. Several Sydney libraries have copies of some volumes, and they are currently on loan.My books are all listed by Goodreads. The total number of ratings of my titles there is in excess of 80, with an average of 4.4 stars. I am happily married to Ronald Sharp, the creator of the Grand Organ in the Concert Hall of the Sydney Opera House. He has consistently encouraged me to write, and has spent much time in editing, compiling, and designing the covers of each book. I'm keen on swimming, love animals, and appreciate good music and art.
    Margaret Lynette Sharp says:

    Beautiful! Flowers are such lovely living things.

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  104. Kim — a r t i c k l e host – Seattle, WA – My art is all about experimentation—it's a riot of different trials and errors based on mood, location, and available materials. It's that safe playful space I seek—once a piece is done it collects dust. So to share some of my work more widely, I started this blog: artickle.wordpress.com (pronounced "art tickle"). Come visit. I'd be tickled.
    KIm says:

    Hi Seedbud. So glad you visited my blog—and thank you for liking my Llama Face sketch!

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  105. Greeting Seedbud. Thank you for the like and visit to my blog. Wonderful photography…such inspiration! Keep reminding us of the beauty that surrounds us!! Namastae, Betina

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  109. Margaret Lynette Sharp – Sydney, Australia – I studied Short Story Writing and Freelance Journalism for a total of five years when I was younger, but it's only lately that I've tried to make a go of it as a professional. I have written eleven books now, all published by Amazon Kindle, and most also published as paperbacks by Createspace and available on the Amazon web-site. Several Sydney libraries have copies of some volumes, and they are currently on loan.My books are all listed by Goodreads. The total number of ratings of my titles there is in excess of 80, with an average of 4.4 stars. I am happily married to Ronald Sharp, the creator of the Grand Organ in the Concert Hall of the Sydney Opera House. He has consistently encouraged me to write, and has spent much time in editing, compiling, and designing the covers of each book. I'm keen on swimming, love animals, and appreciate good music and art.
    Margaret Lynette Sharp says:

    Always lovely to visit your blog!

    Reply
  111. doronart – Due to illness I found Painting... what a discovery! I hope that following my blog you will get some encouragement to pick up a brush and paint yourself.... it is easy everyone can.
    doronart says:

    Seedbud Thank you for visiting me I can see myself walking into your field of flowers keep it up.

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  112. M. – Since I was little I liked to visualize and create things. Painting with watercolors is what makes me happy now. That, and spending time gardening and reading. I love long walks, biking, and the beach.
    mehrlich125 says:

    I love this flower! As a retired elementary school teacher one of my favorite books to read my students was The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush. Its a short, lovely story, beautifully illustrated, like your field of flowers and your poetry. I really enjoy your blog. Thanks for visiting MariansArtStudio and liking my daisies. Have a great day!

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  113. Chris Galvin – Chris Galvin is a Canadian writer, editor and photographer dividing her time between Canada and Viet Nam. Her essay Flood Season was a finalist for the 2012 Best of the Net prize, and Discovering Hến Rice in Central Việt Nam won third place (shared) and a Readers’ Choice Award in the 2015 I Must Be Off! Travel Essay Contest. Her work has appeared in various anthologies and literary journals, including Descant, Asian Cha, PRISM International, Room, and others. She has written in Vietnamese and English for Vietnam Tourism Review/Kham Pha Du Lich Vietnam Magazine, Travellive, and Du Lich Giai Tri. Chris is currently looking for a home for her recently completed manuscript, Breakfast Under the Bodhi Tree, a book about living, eating, and tour-guiding in Viet Nam.
    chris says:

    One of my favourite wildflowers.

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  119. 24/7 in France – Nice, France – As a lifelong Francophile and former French teacher, I traveled regularly to France and finally moved there permanently. I hope my blog will inspire others to follow their dream!
    24/7 in France says:

    this is lovely – thanks too for visiting/following my blog.

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  121. PapaBear – A country boy who never loved the farm enough to stay any longer than he had to. Studied, but not wise. Practiced, but not perfect. A practicioner of many things, professional at none. . Just a man who enjoys being a man, loving life and all of its many adventures. Every day is a good day, just some better than others. Life is to be lived, and love is to be given.
    Anonymous says:

    Great eye for color and composition. Nice!

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  122. Mary Mageau – Queensland, Australia – I am a writer and nature photographer, living in a small rural village in the Samford Valley. Here on Australia’s east coast, surrounded by the Brisbane State Forest Park and four rugged mountains, I enjoy exploring new and creative ways to engage with the natural world that surrounds me. My husband and I often roam around Australia as we visit the outback and cities of interest. Our favourite destinations also include the islands scattered throughout the Pacific Ocean. With my notebook, pen and camera at hand, I’ve enjoyed researching and photographing amazing places and scenery, together with the stunning flowers and foliage found in these unique parts of our world. This blog―Nature as Art and Inspiration―has developed through my love of writing and travel.
    mary mageau says:

    I used to find Indian Paintbrush when I grew up in Minnesota. Mother Nature is the ultimate artist – no doubt about it.

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  126. thank you for liking my site – your’s is beautiful and inspiring in its simplicity.

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  128. Wendy – Minnesota – Knowing Woman, lover, friend. Moon child, Mother, healer, midwife, servant to both life and death; offering myself the opportunity for rebirth. And so when I forget, all I need do is look inward, offer my open heart and hands as I remember that I belong, a wanted granddaughter of the moon, a needed woman, a worthy woman, a called to service woman, asked to step into my True Self, honor my truth, my lineage, my courage, my heart, remembering fully who I am.
    Wendy says:

    Simply beautiful. Thank you for stopping by my blog 🙂 Blessings to your heart~Wendy

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  129. Mika – Hi there Thanks for stopping by my blog. I am from New South Wales, Australia - the 'Land Down Under'! Sincerely Mika I am passionate about photography, music, dance, travel, dogs, fitness, baking/cooking, social justice to name but a few...lol! My blog is always evolving as I go through various phases of my life. I am interested in connecting with like-minded individuals and making new friends...so do drop me a line! Happy Blogging everyone! :-> ~ Mika
    Mika says:

    Thanks for stopping by my blog!
    Love your site..
    Keep up the great work!

    – Mika

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  130. I wish that I could “follow” you, but there is no sign-up that I can see..

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    1. There is a follow button on the left hand side of the Woodpress toolbar at the top of the page. Thanks for visiting.

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  133. solarbeez – Oregon Coast – I'm a gardener and a newbie beekeeper, using a Warre hive and carved log hives named Bee Beard, Bee-atrice, and Grand Kids Log Hive. I'm trying the 'natural' method of keeping bees...little intervention, no miticides, no antibiotics, no feeding (log hive). My bees all came from swarms. I've never been accused of being a good writer, but I love to take photos and talk about them. When the sun is out and the bees are flying it's hard to get any work out of me...my wife will attest to that.
    solarbeez says:

    Great color composition.

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  134. Hi! Thanks for stopping by my blog.

    I am so happy that I got to visit yours, too. It is amazing and beautiful.

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  137. Seenorway – Norway – 'See Norway' vil i fremtid befatte seg med å vise bildereportasjer fra byer, kommuner og tettsteder rundt i Norge. 'See Norway' will take pride in showing you picture reports from communities and settlements throughout Norway. Contact: post@roby.no
    Seenorway says:

    I think that flower is growwing in my garden through the summer, but I never knew the name? ‘Indian paintbrush’? Du you happen to know the latin name?

    Reply
  138. World Cruises & Travel – Who We Are: We work with busy people who are anxious to get away to fullfill their dream of exotic travel. We help you by creating deeply fulfilling experiences that recapture the spirit of discovery that has gotten lost in the daily routine of life. Our mission is to give you all the richness travel offers, with companies we know and trust, while giving you the best value for your money. 800-882-9000 www.WorldCruisesandTravel.com
    World Cruises & Travel says:

    How beautiful.

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  140. jesjc39 – Tx – I'm deaf mom of 5 hearing kids & 2 biological grandsons & numerous step-kids & step-grandkids. I love traveling, sight-seeing, photography, taking lots of pictures that interest me of pretty much anything, gardening, garage sales, I'm still learning about my YouTube. Com/jesjc39 accnt that I videotape of signing, horse-back riding or western, prefer country/western dancing but dance to almost all kinds music. Cat lovers of siamese & savannah that we raise & sell kittens (you can view our sires & dams & kittens at siamesekittensdallas.webs.com) My oldest daughter has elisabethsphotography.com business. I also have many romance novels that im thinking of starting up a on-line bookstore to sell them...dont know when yet. Hope you all enjoyed your Thanksgiving Holiday!
    jesjc39 says:

    I like this!

    Reply
  141. Tina Schell – I am passionate about photography, love traveling and exploring new places and faces, and seeing the world from different perspectives. My lens is always on the lookout for something beautiful or interesting.
    Tina Schell says:

    Lovely shot, and wow 152 comments! Very impressive

    Reply
  142. Tom Atkins – Vermont, USA – Coach, consultant, speaker, writer, artist, and part-time pastor, my life and work is built around helping people and organizations reach their goals. Living in Vermont and serving clients worldwide. What can I do for you?
    Tom Atkins says:

    Simply beautiful

    Reply

  143. Love this! Thanks for checking out my blog! <3

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  144. Thanks for visiting my blog! I will enjoy looking at some more of your photography and poetry.

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  148. Thank you for visiting my blog. I love the wildflower camios. Very relaxing to gaze at and dream.

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  151. spanishmountaingart – Andalucia Spain – I live with my partner 2 horses 2 dogs 1 cat 6 hens in the mountains of Andalucia in Spain. My Art is inspired by my surroundings and the simple but wonderful rural life we live, and can be seen on my website,www. Just Gillian Art by design.
    spanishmountaingart says:

    Wonderful love the simplicity” letting the flowers do the talking !!”

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  152. M. – Since I was little I liked to visualize and create things. Painting with watercolors is what makes me happy now. That, and spending time gardening and reading. I love long walks, biking, and the beach.
    mehrlich125 says:

    Thanks for stopping by again and visiting BIrthday Roses. I love your poetry. Have a wonderful day!

    Reply

  153. Thanks for visiting Filey recently. It has been such a pleasure wandering through your Archive – I’m wondering why I’ve allowed my macro lens to gather so much dust.

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  156. kiwidutch – A certified Detail Fanatic, Foodie, I also love Crafts, Arty stuff, Travel and photography of it all. My Blog is like my Diary on life, and fully illustrated all the way. Join me as I show you my Local Heart, Global Soul.
    kiwidutch says:

    I didn’t know what an Indian Paintbrush was before and now I do! How colourful are they? wow…

    Thank You 🙂

    Reply
  158. Gabriela – Nothing's more fun than doing what people say you can't. Certified Dressmaker with more than 25 years of experience. Currently living in Fuerteventura - Canary island
    gabrielauni72 says:

    Hey thanks visiting and for the like on my blog, you have a great blog here.

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  159. stockdalewolfe – Ellen Stockdale Wolfe worked her way through school, earning a BA from Barnard College, an MA in Special Education at Teachers College, Columbia University, an MLS in Library Science at Columbia University. She worked with autistic children in college and in graduate school. Ellen has Asperger's Syndrome and Bipolar Disorder herself and has written about her experiences of both and of learning to love. She took courses in fiction and non-fiction writing at the School of General Studies at Columbia. Ellen was able to work for 30 years as a cataloguer, specializing in her college major and minor, art history and psychology, at Teachers College, Columbia University, Butler Library, Columbia University, the Frick Museum and the New-York Historical Society. In 2000 she left libraries to become a Reiki Master and pursue her early interests in photography, painting, and writing. Her art work can be viewed on her web page: StockdaleWolfe.artistswebsites.com Her book about her experience of Asperger's and Bipolar Disorder can be found at: www.independentauthornetwork.com/ellen-stockdale-wolfe.html OTHER PUBLICATIONS Fear of Fusion, the featured article and focus of Psychoanalytic Inquiry, vol. 13, no. 3, 1993 A nature column in the Millbrook Register Herald with the byline, Under the Black Birch from 2005-2010
    stockdalewolfe says:

    Beautiful image, beautiful words!

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  162. grantresults – If you wish to reach me, please comment on a Grant Results blog post or email me at grantresults@gmail.com. As an on-staff grant writer and as an independent consultant, I have extensive experience in writing funded proposals for both rural and urban organizations. Over time, I have assisted school districts, social service agencies, health service providers, and others from Florida to Alaska and from Maine to California. Out of more than 450 proposals written thus far, about 80% have been funded, with a total value of more than $146,000,000 as near as I can track it. Grant Results is a resource for finding and winning competitive grants. Its intended audience is all persons interested in effective grantsmanship, ranging from novices to experts, the curious to the committed. Its audience embraces those professionals and consultants who belong to the various special interest groups on the Charity Channel (www.charitychannel.org), who attend training through the Grantsmanship Center (www.tgci.com), or who seek membership in the Grant Professionals Association (www.grantprofessionals.org), the Association of Fundraising Professionals (www.afpglobal.org), or the American Grant Writers Association (www.agwa.us). As a blog, Grant Results offers tools for writing proposals for funding – primarily in preK-16 Education, Social Services, and Health Services. Its scope of potential funders encompasses federal and state agencies, private foundations, public charities, and corporations. Although its range of possible topics remains open-ended, most posts focus on proven and potential strategies for creating proposals that win grants.
    grantresults says:

    Seedbud, thanks for stopping by and liking my Maine photo posts! Your own work is very inspiring for me!

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  163. stockdalewolfe – Ellen Stockdale Wolfe worked her way through school, earning a BA from Barnard College, an MA in Special Education at Teachers College, Columbia University, an MLS in Library Science at Columbia University. She worked with autistic children in college and in graduate school. Ellen has Asperger's Syndrome and Bipolar Disorder herself and has written about her experiences of both and of learning to love. She took courses in fiction and non-fiction writing at the School of General Studies at Columbia. Ellen was able to work for 30 years as a cataloguer, specializing in her college major and minor, art history and psychology, at Teachers College, Columbia University, Butler Library, Columbia University, the Frick Museum and the New-York Historical Society. In 2000 she left libraries to become a Reiki Master and pursue her early interests in photography, painting, and writing. Her art work can be viewed on her web page: StockdaleWolfe.artistswebsites.com Her book about her experience of Asperger's and Bipolar Disorder can be found at: www.independentauthornetwork.com/ellen-stockdale-wolfe.html OTHER PUBLICATIONS Fear of Fusion, the featured article and focus of Psychoanalytic Inquiry, vol. 13, no. 3, 1993 A nature column in the Millbrook Register Herald with the byline, Under the Black Birch from 2005-2010
    stockdalewolfe says:

    Love the combination of beautiful photos with beautiful words! Thanks for liking my posts.

    Reply

  164. Beautiful. Makes me think of warm weather, somewhere I’d like to visit.

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  165. Jaime Shine – Akron, OH – I love to write. While most kids were playing with blocks or dolls, I was publishing magazines and newspapers – feature articles, ads, sports box scores, the whole nine yards. From promotions director to advertising roles to branding projects, I’ve always been interested in all forms of marketing. That interest blossomed into a career path, leading me to open my own business, which has always been a dream of mine. And I’d love to work my magic for you. Explore my company's services, learn more about me, or join the conversation on my blog, which covers a range of topics, at https://jaimeshine.com.
    Jaime Shine says:

    Your photos are beautiful!

    Reply
  166. linfranca – Melbourne, Australia – I am a former teacher, frequent traveller and occasional writer and photographer, living in Melbourne, Australia. My education and music features appeared in newspapers and magazines a number of years ago. More recently I began writing travel stories and short fiction. Some pieces even make it to print. My photographs can also be seen at redbubble/linfranca.
    linfranca says:

    You have a lyrical way with words that melds beautifully with your images …
    Thanks for visiting my blog 🙂

    Reply
  169. Karen – Coldspring, Texas – I am a wife, mother, retired educator, and self proclaimed cheapskate do-it-yourself girl learning to love living in the country. I hope you enjoy watching me learn.
    Karen says:

    Thank you for visiting my blog. Your images are beautiful.

    Reply
  174. bestillandknow101 – A fellow traveler on the journey for true meaning and depth in life. Discoveries made in the smallest and largest of "spaces" all focused through the core belief that when one is still, quiet, uncluttered in mind; one will uncover the questions, then the answers will follow. Be still and know. A sense of peace and calm becomes life.
    gardens at Waters East says:

    Lots of the Indian Paintbrush here in this area of my gardens. Open fields along the hiking trails of the watershed here will find many growing bright and wild.

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  175. pamelajeannestudio – Antioch, IL – I started this blog to participate in the 30 paintings in 30 days challenge by Leslie Seata. I have been a creative person from childhood and have always loved making things. I have been a professional quilter for many years. Just recently, I have been doing more drawing and took up watercolor as my medium.
    pamelajeannestudio says:

    Thanks for liking my picture today. It’s very nice to people notice. Have a great day.

    Reply
  177. M. – Since I was little I liked to visualize and create things. Painting with watercolors is what makes me happy now. That, and spending time gardening and reading. I love long walks, biking, and the beach.
    mehrlich125 says:

    I’m happy that you like “Joyce’s Barn.” It feels great to have someone like my painting as I reinvent my life from teacher to watercolorist. I continue to love your photos and poetry. Your blog is inspirational.

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  178. Margaret L. Been – Margaret Longenecker Been is a born-again Christian, a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, poet, free lance writer, watercolor--mixed media collage--fiber artist, and lover of life in beautiful Wisconsin. For over 40 years MLB's poetry, essays, and articles have appeared in national and regional publications, including Hearst's COUNTRY LIVING, THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNICATOR, COUNTRYSIDE, GRIT, and many others. Margaret Longenecker Been has received awards for her writing, from WISCONSIN REGIONAL WRITERS ASSOCIATION annual Jade Ring Contest, the BO CARTER contest, CHRISTIAN WRITERS ALIVE, and the AMY FOUNDATION. She has taught poetry and creative writing workshops for adults and children since 1980, and has published 3 chapbooks.
    Margaret L. Been says:

    I love your wildflower photos! They remind me of our wild place up north (Northern Wisconsin).

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  179. lavendermoongirl – I am inspired by the natural world and walking with my dogs every day. A spiritual person, Reiki Master with a love of crystals, aromatherapy and flower essences. A poet, writer and photographer, writing daily in response to my encounters with nature. An artist, intuitive, mother, daughter, wife and friend. I have a B.A Honours degree in Writing & Publishing and English & Literature, gained when I was a single mum. Past careers include: Art Director in Advertising, Lecturer of English, Communication and Journalism studies and CLAN (City literacy and numeracy) tutor for the Scottish government, Health and Literacy Project Tutor and learning advisor(Scottish NHS, CLAN partner) and WEA (workers education association) Adult literacy tutor. I live with my husband and two dogs in rural Bedfordshire, England. I have a wonderful son and daughter in law, who live and work in North Yorkshire
    lavendermoongirlblog says:

    Hi Seed bud.
    This is a wonderful vivacious photo full of vitality and happiness.

    Reply
  183. photobycraig – Photographer, Traveler, Adventurer, Teacher, Engineer...Please follow me on my adventures as I explore the world and the world around me!
    photobycraig says:

    Love it! Love it! 🙂 Wonderful colours! 🙂

    Thanks for stopping by my blog! Much appreciated!

    Reply

  188. I’m destined for Texas in April: I wonder if April is too early to see these delightful flowers? Excellent shot. Glad you like “In search of unusual destinations”, by the way! Phil.

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  189. John – I'm a Nature, Wildlife and Floral Photographer in Eastern North Carolina USA. Most of my shots are taken here on the farm where I live.
    John says:

    Thank you for your like on my post. Much Appreciated.

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  192. eddiemyers – I am an amateur photographer looking for a place to display some of my work. I also enjoy looking at the work of others who are on the same learning journey as me.
    eddiemyers says:

    thanks for the like on my recent post. You really have some beautiful countryside where you live. I enjoyed looking at your pictures.

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  193. gregbarkermusic – San Rafael, CA – I am a professional guitar player/songwriter, currently recording in my newly updated studio here in California. I have been playing music as far back as I can remember. I was also fortunate enough to have shared the stage with many national acts through my career. Many of whom I grew up listening to their albums and thinking "I can do this". "The Mug" pictures are another passion of mine! So many great pictures of people and places around the world, each with a story and good times! Perhaps another page is in order?... ~Greg ~G
    gregbarkermusic says:

    Nice work! I lived outside of San Antonio for years…the flowers were always out of control! Thanks for checkin’ out my site 🙂

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  198. Anne Casey – Sydney, Australia – Originally from the west of Ireland, Anne Casey is a writer living in Sydney. Over a 25-year award-winning professional career, she has worked as a business journalist, magazine editor, corporate and government communications director, author and editor. She is currently Co-Editor of Swinburne University's two literary journals, Other Terrain and Backstory based in Melbourne, Australia. Anne's debut poetry collection, 'where the lost things go', was published by Salmon Poetry in July 2017. She won the 2017 Glen Phillips Novice Writer Award, and was short-listed for the Cúirt International New Writing Poetry Prize and Eyewear Books Poetry Prize in 2017, as well as the Bangor Annual Poetry Competition in 2016.   Anne’s writing and poetry rank as most-read pieces in Ireland’s leading national daily newspaper, The Irish Times. Her poems have been published internationally in The Irish Times, apt journal, Backstory Journal (Swinburne University), Into The Void Magazine, The Murmur House, The Incubator, ROPES Literary Journal (25th edition), Other Terrain Journal (Swinburne University), What She Knew (Papaya Press, UK), Tales from the Forest, Dodging the Rain, Luminous Echoes: A Poetry Anthology, Deep Water Literary Journal, The Blue Nib, The Remembered Arts Journal, Thank You for Swallowing and Visual Verse: An Anthology of Art and Words, among others.   Anne believes that every poem – like all art – should leave us changed by the experience. She holds a Law degree and qualifications in Communications.  Further information: anne-casey.com. Twitter: @1annecasey
    1annecasey says:

    So vibrant and pretty.

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  199. Charles Ray – North Potomac, Maryland – Charles Ray served 20 years in the U.S. Army, retiring in 1982 with the rank of major. His assignments, around the world, included two tours in Vietnam. In 1982, he joined the U.S. Foreign Service, and spent the next 30 years as an American diplomat in posts in Asia and Africa, and assignments in the United States. He was the first U.S. Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam (1998-2001), and served as American ambassador to Cambodia (2002-2005) and Zimbabwe (2009-2012). From 2006 - 2009 he was deputy assistant secretary of defense for POW/Missing Personnel Affairs, and director of the Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO). Since retirement from government in 2012, he has been engaged in consulting, lecturing and public speaking, and writing. He works with several Department of Defense agencies on the interagency aspects of personnel recovery, and with the American Foreign Service Association and the American Academy of Diplomacy on issues relating to professionalization of foreign policy and ethics. He is also chair of the Africa Program of the Foreign Policy Research Institute. A writer of fiction and nonfiction, Ray is the author of the e-book mystery series featuring DC-based PI Al Pennyback, and two books on leadership, "Things I Learned From My Grandmother About Leadership and Life" and "Taking Charge: Effective Leadership for the Twenty-first Century." I'm currently expanding the Al Pennyback series, and have done a series of short stories on FictionWritersPlatform.net.
    charlieray45 says:

    Nice photo.

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  201. sharonstjoan – Poet, writer, and advocate for wildlife, wild lands, and the earth. President, Forest Voices of India - a U.S.-based group which aids charities in India that further education, culture, the well-being of women, children, and animals, and the restoration of sacred groves. websites: https://wordpress.com/view/forestvoicesofindia.com https://wordpress.com/view/echoesinthemist.com https://wordpress.com/view/wildvoices.world book: Glimpses of Kanchi https://www.amazon.com/Glimpses-Kanchi-Sharon-St-Joan/dp/1982901179/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Glimpses+of+Kanchi&qid=1581769003&sr=8-1
    sharonstjoan says:

    Reblogged this on Voices and Visions and commented:
    Reblogged from Seedbud…

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  203. Glittermoon – Richmond, Virginia USA – I am the artist/creator of Glittermoon Cards and Glittermoon Vintage Christmas. My greeting cards are based on my photography and philosophy of life. Glittermoon VIntage Christmas is all about recycling memories from Christmas past: unique designs made from ornaments of yesteryear. Made in Richmond, Virginia USA. I am also a gardener - please visit my little guilty pleasure of a blog, Garden Reverie, where I can escape into the world of nature.
    Glittermoon says:

    HI, I just wanted to thank you for stopping by my Garden Reverie blog and “liking” it so often. It is so nice to have a friend out there! Best to you –
    Cackie

    Reply
  205. websandthreads – I am an artist, textile designer, photographer, writer, and traveler. I am interested in the continuum of the creative life whether expressed in a drawing or painting, a photograph, a well-designed house, a hand-made textile, a beautiful meal, or a hand-made book.
    websandthreads says:

    Thanks so much for stopping by Webs And Threads. I’m happy to hear from you and that you took the time to look at my new work. You are an artist inspired by the wonders of nature as well!

    Reply
  208. MJF Images – American Pacific Northwest – A photographer and writer, I have been a geologist and also a science teacher in the past. I am a diehard explorer, traveler, and nature lover who lives in Portland, Oregon. I'm curious and excited about most things around me, especially people, natural science and diverse cultures. My photography tends toward landscape, nature/wildlife, and people (candid and lifestyle). But I'm always exploring new subjects. This blog will be about the story behind the pictures, but not generally about the photography behind the pictures. There will be talk of photo techniques only on Friday Foto Talk installments. Most times I will feature aspects of the places and people themselves, not like so many blogs just the photography. I'll be giving some practical advice on visiting the areas I photograph, so it might look a bit like a travel blog at times. But I will also go into the geology for landscapes, into natural history for wildlife and nature, into culture both modern and ancient for travel/people, and so on. I won't be giving you a blow-by-blow on how I took the picture, and never will I be a cheerleader for a certain type of gear, don't worry. I hope you enjoy it, and remember, keep exploring this beautiful world we share, and take good care of it too!
    mflahertyphoto says:

    Lovely. Not so sure that is indian paintbrush though. Looks way more like some sort of aster, but the paintbrush we have around here might be very different looking than yours.

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  209. J. Susan Cole Stone – Susan attended Paier School of Art in Hamden, Connecticut, majoring in illustration and fine art. She has also taken various classes at Rhode Island School of Design and has been a working artist since 1975. Her interest in rendering birds, particularly waterfowl, was sparked by her first art-related job illustrating a weekly column “Wings ‘N’ Things” for the Waterbury Republican newspaper in Connecticut in the early 1970’s. Soon to follow was Birds of Connecticut Salt Marshes, published by the Arboretum at Connecticut College. Since then she has illustrated many more books, worked as a graphic artist and illustrator and exhibited in galleries including the Maritime Gallery at Mystic Seaport, Hartford Fine Art and Framing in East Hartford, and Picture This Gallery in Westport, Connecticut. Her work is in private collections across the country and in far-flung places such as Australia, Italy and France. Susan is an accomplished artist of architectural subjects, and is able to render a detailed and accurate drawing or painting from life, from blueprints or even the concept sketched out on a napkin. Susan also teaches classes in watercolor and perspective. Susan has a studios at Riverside in Melbourne, Florida. Watercolor is her favorite medium followed closely by pen & ink. She has received Second Place at Portsmouth Art Guild's H2O show, the Ann Lewis Parker Award for Best Watercolor at South County Art Association’s Open Juried Show for Behind the Wall, as well as honorable mentions for On the Morgan I, and Light at Mystic. She also received an Honorable Mention for Barn Owl at The Wickford Art Association. A book she recently illustrated, Kid’s Easy-to-Create Wildlife Habitats, written by Emily Stetson, won a 2006 Teachers’ Choice Award and received critical acclaim in the School Library Journal. Her work, On the Morgan II was accepted into the prestigious 2006 International Show at the Maritime Gallery at Mystic Seaport. Susan is a longtime member of the Artists’ Cooperative Gallery of Westerly, an Elected Artist member of the Mystic Art Center (formerly Mystic Art Association), and and the Executive Director at the Art Gallery of Viera in Viera, Florida.
    J. Susan Cole Stone says:

    Lovely photo!

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  210. Thanks for visiting my blog. I like the Indian Paintbrush…(what a lovely name!)

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  211. Cheri Isgreen – I have been a lifelong rider and horse lover. I got my first "horse" at a yard sale; it was a pony actually. It was sometime in the early 60's. I was in 3rd or 4th grade. The pony was perhaps $10. My sister, brother, and I pooled our money and led him home. At the time my parents were traveling, and my Uncle Bill promptly made us return it. (stay tuned...more to come...)
    Cheri Isgreen says:

    Thanks for stopping by my blog and liking my post.

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  213. fgassette – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – I am retired from PPG Industries, located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I am the mother of one child, a daughter and a grandmother of three. I have a ministry called Stand In The Gap where I make silk flower arrangments that are given for free to those sick in the hospital. I love to take photographs of people, places and things, to capture the joys, excitement and sometimes sorrows of life. I like to document my photos with information or historical facts, if possible. Sometimes I take photos in series to tell a story or show different sides of a subject. In my retirement years I would love to travel more, meet new people and photograph all aspects of life. I love to read, sew, make silk flower arrangements,listen to jazz and praise and worship music. I am a follower of Jesus Christ and strive to use the teachings of the Bible in my everyday walk through life. I hope this blog will cover my journey and be a source of inspiration to those who read or view the photos posted. I also made a Wordpress commitment to postaweek in December of 2011, that I wish to continue in the following year. To God the glory! Be Encouraged! Be Blessed!
    fgassette says:

    WONDERFUL PHOTO!

    Thank you for visiting my blog today. I appreciate the time you took to stop by. May your day be filled with joy and peace.
    BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!

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  215. John – I'm a Nature, Wildlife and Floral Photographer in Eastern North Carolina USA. Most of my shots are taken here on the farm where I live.
    John says:

    Marvelous.

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  216. Thank you for stopping by my blog. I love your photos. Your Indian Paintbrush really warmed me. Just what I needed to see on a cold, foggy, wet English night.

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  218. lifeinbalancetarot – Atlanta, GA – I have been reading tarot for thirteen years and it is the lens by which I see the world. I am a humanitarian first and foremost. Making the world a more peaceful, just place has been important to me since I was a young child. I am a traveler, spiritual seeker, artist and teacher
    Summer says:

    Beautiful! The colors are almost techni-color neon!

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  219. Lonely Daffodil – California – Aspiring writer living in LA, originally from Japan. Like to write short stories, poems, and essays. Cat lover. Timid as a cat and curious as a cat.
    Lonely Daffodil says:

    Lovely colors. Thank you for stopping by my blog and leaving the Like 🙂

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  220. Janet Holt – Bald Head Island, NC – I am on a journey of discovery. One that involves discovering the world around me and discovering myself. I have found that using a camera is making this process of discovery much more enjoyable. I trust you will enjoy it as well. My passion for all animals knows no bounds, but it is the parrot that has caught my heart! I am now involved in a campaign to help bring parrots in the wild back into their normal existence! The Indonesian Parrot Project is first on my list, and with a little help from our friends we will bring the Abotti Cockatoo back into a full, strong life in their natural habitat.
    janethilton says:

    Your work never ceases to delight! I also want to thank you for stopping by my blog. I have so much to learn, but with people such as yourself, there is no reason why I can’t!

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  221. kiaman2012/Greg – New York State – Retired firefighter/paramedic. A.A. in Biology. B.S. in Education. Post Graduate. U.S. Army veteran. Photographer. Vietnam War. "It is fatal to enter any war without the will to win it!" General Douglas MacArthur I primarily photograph flowers, as I love the color, fragrance and beauty. To those who view my blog…Thank you! All of my pictures are © Copyrighted
    kiaman2012 says:

    Your images are wonderful!

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  222. lakesideindia – Near Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India – Lakeside is a property set in 7.5 acres overlooking a lake. We offer accommodation to European standards, excursions to Madurai and other tourist destinations, and an experience of rural India for foreign travellers. This blog aims to tell you a little about my life in Tamil Nadu and to give a taste of what you might experience if you visited Lakeside. My Gravatar image is a photo taken from the verandah of the main house at Lakeside.
    lakesideindia says:

    Great pictures!
    Thanks for the visit and the like
    Dorinda

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  225. liliesandleaves – I love the True and Living God, all He is, says, and does, and all He created, and I want to share that with the whole, wide world. Behind every THING there is a THOUGHT, and when we discover that thought, we learn something of God.
    liliesandleaves says:

    Embers of sunset… loved that!

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  230. Beautiful. I love the depth of color and the contrasting color.

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  231. Thank you for visiting my blog and liking my photo “Floating Flowers”. I like your photo of the Indian Paintbrush. It has done wonders to the meadow!

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  232. pujakins – West of Boston MA, East of Springfield MA – I am a poet and teacher of meditation, with a fondness for words and a husband I love dearly. I write a regular column in my local newspaper and another on the internet. My hope, both in my life and in my writing is to encourage people to see things in way that will help them to live happier, healthier lives.
    pujakins says:

    Lovely, Thanks for sharing both the photo and the words.Warmly, Tasha

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  233. It’s amazing how one photo can express so much…The power of nature is indeed amazing. It’s really true that a picture can express a thousand words, isn’t it? Although I’d rather change the ‘thousand’ to infinity!

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  234. Brad Clark – Iowa – I enjoy the experience of visiting new places and encountering people from all parts of the world. It is a pleasure to learn from other cultures and people and appreciate their history. And it is a true indulgence to savor food and be surprised by the exhilaration of new flavors. Most of the time they are good surprises. I enjoy family... the peace, the chaos and the joy... the whole deal. Life should not be an empty experience. Family becomes the spice to each day. Sometimes the spice is sweet, sometimes the spice is tart, sometimes... you get the idea. It is good to have flavor in your life. :)
    R B Clark says:

    Great color and a beautiful shot.

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  235. Barbara – Currently I am revisiting my love for photography, which started in the 80's, then waned as Life took over, and now returns! What do I shoot? At this time, most anything - flowers, grand kids, our cats, my city, friends. Yup, just about anything.
    Barbara says:

    Thank you for looking at my site. Love your poetry with photos.

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  239. Kinsa Hays – North Island, New Zealand – This page is about my writing. I write with a passion for people and environmental subjects. Bringing the audience an expression of one's soul and expression.
    kinsahays says:

    Nature paints best I think, so ad lib, so often, so beautiful, to stir the soul to remember we’re here to Be joyful. Thanks for stopping by my blog.

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  242. They are so pretty and such a beautiful bright color.

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  244. zingertalesandmore – In building this blog i'm hoping to create a modern Stillroom Book. Long ago a Stillroom Book was a complete guide to daily life passed down from generation to generation. It was not only a cookbook or just an herbal guide, but something of each and more, it contained drawings of herbs for identification, recipes and formulas for medicines, cosmetics, preserved foods, liqueurs, beer and ales, household products, along with advice on midwifery, animal husbandry and general care and cleaning methods for the household. Often with notes and antidotes of the ladies, children and butlers. My dream is to inspire, inform and design a little space where one can ponder!
    zingertalesandmore says:

    beautiful.

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  245. Thanks for stopping by to see Lavender Fields – I wish I had taken the photo but my talents do no extend that far nor does my travel budget 😉

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  247. RasmaSandra – Riga, Latvia – I have returned to my homeland the U.S. and am presently living in Daytona Beach, Florida. I was born in N.Y.C. I love to write articles and poetry and have four blogs. I love rock and roll, cooking, reading, poetry and traveling.
    Rasma R says:

    Great pic. Thanks for taking the time to read my poem.

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  249. Landscaping the Sacred – I am an organic landscape practitioner, designer and teacher. Gardening and wilderness camping started early and initiated my lifelong love of nature, my practice of stewardship and my many attempts at meditation. Professionally, I have farmed, gardened, landscaped and taught... and still do.
    Landscaping the Sacred says:

    Love your work! It has been said that every writer should read 10 books for every one he/she writes. The same probably goes for blogging. I will definitely visit you often.
    Thank you for liking my blog; landscapingthesacred.wordpress.com. I hope to find you there again.

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  250. onemunchingmomma – Who am I? Come and find out as you read my blog for in each post will be a little snippet, and as the pieces come together, you will discover me.
    onemunchingmomma says:

    Thanks so much for visiting my blog and for the like on my post “Spring is Here”. 🙂

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  251. belocchio – I began writing for TV and radio in the late 50's. In the 80's I followed my heart into the food business. Roxy's Bistro graced the list of 100 best restaurants in Canada. I live in the country and have returned to writing. I take you into my alto ego’s kitchen. MRS.BUTTERFINGERS. Seventy years of cooking spill onto the pages of my food blog. Food that is cooked from the heart and nourishes the soul. MRS. BUTTERFINGERS promises to cook with you every step of way.
    belocchio says:

    Whether you call it Butterfly Weed or Hawk Week or Indian Paint Brush – this is a lovely flower – and it makes a gorgeous photograph. AND, you can eat the flower are edible – wonderful in in a green salad. The knowledgeable natives use it to make their glossy and thick, to treat rheumatism, and enhance the immune system.

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  252. Gerri – I follow the sun. I\'m in Florida in the winter, and on Cape Cod in the summer. – I'm in my second career. Besides raising my beautiful family, worked as RN. Now I'm a novelist. Have completed five novels and working on my sixth. Way more fun than nursing! Happy hubby and neurotic cat hang out with me.
    Gerri says:

    Thanks for dropping by my blog. I like yours, too!

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  253. Diane J McElwain – Upstate New York – Hunting for glory in lakes, rivers, and mountain trails...tracking birds and flowers. At the lake with the Grands, Forget Me Not Farm, and spectator at all sorts of ball games.
    Diane says:

    Lovely photo!

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  254. Elizabeth Darby – US or UK or EU?? What day is it? – Writer Author Coach; award-winning international conservation journalist for 25 years; vocation workshop guide; consultant and facilitator; storyteller; "great speaker!"; "so helpful. . ."'
    Elizabeth Darby says:

    Beautiful! One of my favorite flowers with a lovely story to it — thanks for taking time to visit Earth: Sacred/Possession!

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  257. Landscaping the Sacred – I am an organic landscape practitioner, designer and teacher. Gardening and wilderness camping started early and initiated my lifelong love of nature, my practice of stewardship and my many attempts at meditation. Professionally, I have farmed, gardened, landscaped and taught... and still do.
    Landscaping the Sacred says:

    Thank you for liking my article; Light Incarnate. Please visit often. I post almost every day.

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  258. gretacabaret – Known as "The Hat Lady", lyric-coloratura soprano Greta M. Herron is an accomplished Jazz, cabaret and opera singer, who also paints watercolors, designs elegant hats, and creates jewelry
    gretacabaret says:

    Thank you for visiting my blog. I am very passionate about the Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Cherry Blossom festival. I’m trying to make a gallery of some of my photos of their trees on my site–I don’t know how yet. Stay tuned…….

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  260. Normita! – EDCI Doctoral Student @ UTRGV in the Borderlands of South Texas & Mexico. 'Rogue-Rebel-Rabble Rousing-Risktaker' public school teacher-abandoner of the 'script'-facilitator of learning for my Latin-X Gen Z & Gen A children of poverty and color; occasional blogger, avid photographer, incessant thinker, curious half-breed, ardent student of life, the planet and the universe.
    neocup says:

    Thank you for stopping by my blog! …and “liking” my post about my Mother! I can tell by the dates on your comments that you have been doing this for a while! I started two weeks ago…I still don’t even know…what I “dont know”! But I’m LEARNING! 🙂 I’ll be following your blog…and your lead…I have another blog called “picture perfect poetry” where I use my own photographs as inspiration for my 30 days of poems in this year’s NaPoWriMo! Also…loved the Indian Paintbrush…grew up in deep South Texas…the roadsides along the highways are covered in Blue bonnets, winecups, and Indian Paintbrush…EVERY SPRING! Nice!

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    1. Keep going on shaky ground and along winding paths, while enchanting us with your visions cast in few lines.

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  265. Wendie Donabie – Poetry, short stories, paint, ink, brushes and a vivid imagination fill my creative toolbox. My love of language – alliteration, metaphor and simile drive my passion to write and when words won’t do the job, I turn to my easel and a fresh canvas. My artistic goal is to communicate realistic-impressions that entice the viewer or reader to enter into my world and experience what I’ve created in his or her own unique way. Today, more and more, my creative work expresses my desire to increase awareness of the beauty and fragility of our shared home and our corporate responsibility to care for Earth and for each other. The Great Blue Heron is my favourite bird. It is a symbol of contemplation, vigilance, divine wisdom, and inner quietness - all qualities needed in pursuing our dreams.
    Wendie Donabie says:

    Lovely….

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  267. thewayofthecook – Tavira, Portugal – My name is Raymond . I am from Ireland and currently live in Portugal. I relocated here after spending many years as a professional chef in Boston, Massachussets. This blog is an attempt to showcase and highlight my twist on food and cooking, as well as an expression of my interests. I'm busy like everyone else and this is the way that I like to cook. Eat like a peasant.
    thewayofthecook says:

    Thanks for the like today.

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  268. GullringstorpGoatGal – Sweden – I live on a small horse ranch in Sweden, with no horses! I have goats, many of them! I want to write about my life in the Swedish countryside, with my goats and my Eco - Friendly business, Li'l Sis Goat Milk Soap Sweden.
    GullringstorpGoatGal says:

    Hej from Sweden !
    Thanks for stopping by my blog and liking my recent post. Welcome back anytime.

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  270. Victoria – Louisville KY – Passionate about Home, Family and The Range (Our new home in the South and homestyle cooking).
    Victoria says:

    Beautiful and vibrant!

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  271. Andrew Joyce – AJ left home at seventeen to hitchhike throughout the US, Canada, and Mexico. He wouldn't return from his journey until years later when he decided to become a writer. He's written eight books and over 100 short stories. His first novel, Redemption: The Further Adventures of Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer, was awarded the Editors' Choice Award for Best Western of 2013. A subsequent novel, Yellow Hair, received the Book of the Year award from Just Reviews and Best Historical Fiction of 2016 from Colleen's Book Reviews.
    andrewjoyce says:

    There is nothing to add after reading the above comments … I think “beautiful” is the optimum word here.

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  274. stockdalewolfe – Ellen Stockdale Wolfe worked her way through school, earning a BA from Barnard College, an MA in Special Education at Teachers College, Columbia University, an MLS in Library Science at Columbia University. She worked with autistic children in college and in graduate school. Ellen has Asperger's Syndrome and Bipolar Disorder herself and has written about her experiences of both and of learning to love. She took courses in fiction and non-fiction writing at the School of General Studies at Columbia. Ellen was able to work for 30 years as a cataloguer, specializing in her college major and minor, art history and psychology, at Teachers College, Columbia University, Butler Library, Columbia University, the Frick Museum and the New-York Historical Society. In 2000 she left libraries to become a Reiki Master and pursue her early interests in photography, painting, and writing. Her art work can be viewed on her web page: StockdaleWolfe.artistswebsites.com Her book about her experience of Asperger's and Bipolar Disorder can be found at: www.independentauthornetwork.com/ellen-stockdale-wolfe.html OTHER PUBLICATIONS Fear of Fusion, the featured article and focus of Psychoanalytic Inquiry, vol. 13, no. 3, 1993 A nature column in the Millbrook Register Herald with the byline, Under the Black Birch from 2005-2010
    stockdalewolfe says:

    Beautiful and thanks for stopping by my blog!

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  276. Thanks for visiting my blog and liking “Anthuriam in the shade’. I like your nature photography and your comments on each photo…..
    All the Best!

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  279. These are gorgeous! I am inspired! I will be following to see what else you’re doing and what I can learn in the process. Amazing what an amazing subject nature gives us!

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  280. I think your photograph of the magnolia in bloom is exquisite. And, thank you also for liking one of my posts.

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  281. Good morning, seedbud! Thank you for your visits to my blog. They encouraged me to visit yours, which I am very glad to see and will follow. Pictures worth a thousand words, indeed!

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  285. Fireflies Dance & Lavender – Florida – Creative and inspired by the gifts God entrust us with. I love photography which I am still very much learning, and stylistically create my own drawings. I create products with my photos and/or designs through Zazzle for purchase. It is fun! As I get older, I find I can be more outspoken when I disagree with a topic ~ call me a late bloomer in this arena.
    Fireflies Dance & Lavender says:

    WOW! Hi Seedbud ~ The colors just pop in the Leaf and Twig photo. Looks like a fire plant (if there were such a thing). LOL Thank you for visiting my blog on “Where have the Fireflies gone”. Am curious what drew you there?

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  286. Rosalie Squires – 'Who am I?' is a question whose answer keeps evolving, that can be answered in many, many ways; that has no known answer at all. But there are some clues to be found: <a title="SSS" href="http://stocksharpsquires.wordpress.com/">stocksharpsquires.wordpress.</a>
    Rosalie Squires says:

    That is beautiful – simple but stunning.

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  287. connieoney – Connie Oney is a professional photographer with twenty years invested in a portrait studio and author of the books Cultivation of a Lifestyle and Sustaining Our Lifestyle, both available from Amazon or your favorite bookseller.
    connieoney says:

    Beautiful pictures!!! Thanks for visiting my site.

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  288. laurieanichols – My lovely wife, unfortunately, and devastatingly, past away due to horrible complications due to cancers at 49 in late February 2017. This is staying active for her memories and thoughts and for our benefit as her family and friends. From Laiurie: I am 43, married, mother of 2, french/american, interested in all things politic and culinary. I am also an avid reader, T.V viewer, and cook.
    Laurie Nichols says:

    Your painting is magnificent!

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  289. Divya – Oxford, MS – Photography is my newly found hobby. I never realized my interest in photography even though I have been taking photos since my childhood with a point and shoot or some phone cameras. Now that I have DSLR I want to pursue it seriously.
    soroilily says:

    Lovely picture

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  290. Thanks for liking my blog post about Eudora Welty garden! I love the picture, we have Indian paintbrush planted along I55 in Jackson and it is just beautiful. Your picture is gorgeous!

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  294. Thank you for like my photo Irish Sun. I look forward to viewing your page.

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  295. Son of Sharecroppers – I'm a lawyer. But far more important to me than my work are my family and my hobbies: in particular, writing, photography, fishing, and guitar. I'm an amateur at all of these things; indeed, I am an amateur at all things important. But I keep trying to learn.
    Son of Sharecroppers says:

    Just spectacular. Love it!

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  296. Son of Sharecroppers – I'm a lawyer. But far more important to me than my work are my family and my hobbies: in particular, writing, photography, fishing, and guitar. I'm an amateur at all of these things; indeed, I am an amateur at all things important. But I keep trying to learn.
    Son of Sharecroppers says:

    Reblogged this on A SON OF SHARECROPPERS and commented:
    Seedbud’s photos are lovely and inspiring.

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  299. becky6259 – My daddy married a city girl and put her in the country, and then I married a city boy and he put me in the city...for awhile anyway. We're now living in small-town Mid-Missouri and enjoying the best of both worlds!
    becky6259 says:

    How beautiful, and so indicative of the nearness of summer!

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  301. heysistersphotography – Hey Sisters! Photography is based in South Bend, Indiana and is available for travel. Photographers Erin Elliott and Emily Allison are a sister team, who specialize in creative portraits for models, seniors, families, weddings and engagements.
    heysistersphotography says:

    Beautiful!

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  303. Ron – Seventy years old and fully expect to hit the 100-year mark! Married. Kids. Grandkids. Retired from Technical Publications in the Aerospace Industry, Ex-secondary school teacher, Ex-staff member Lowell Observatory (Lecturer, Tour Guide). Writing interests -- Poetry, haiku, and other short verse forms. Hobbies -- Astronomy, Amateur Radio, Chess, Mathematics. Reading Interests -- Sherlock Holmes, Science Fiction, , Shakespearean Authorship. (Nope, "Shakespeare" did NOT write "his" works! Live in Indiana with my wife and Shadow! My four-legged little boy! Smartest dog in the known Universe!
    pi314chron says:

    Lovely pairing of exquisite photos and haiku, seedbud! What a treat!

    I saw that you visited my “Randa Lane…” blog and liked some of what you saw there. I hope you will visit often. Or, if the spirit moves you, “follow” along with others who enjoy my efforts. *easy smile*

    Randa Lane blog: http://randalane.wordpress.com

    Looking forward to reading more of your haiku and other short verse in the days ahead.

    Best Always,

    -R-

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  305. lljostes – Widow, mom, gramma, daughter, sister, friend, deaconess, photographer, writer, follower of Jesus who desires to love God with all my heart, soul and mind and to love my neighbor as myself.
    lljostes says:

    Gorgeous colors in this photo–put a smile on my face! Thanks for visiting and for liking my fledgling blog of photography.

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  308. Hi – I came to your blog because you were kind enough to like one of my posts and for some reason I started on this page. I’m a gardener here in England and this cheerful personality grows both wild and in gardens. One of its many names, here at least, is Fox and cubs … possibly because the main plant, in the centre, is bigger – watching over? – the smaller ones round its feet…

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    1. And thank YOU for the additional information! Your blog is quite lovely.

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      1. How kind – it’s very early days yet, but with luck and a few not so gentle reminders, some of the other friends will start posting soon and it’ll get more interesting…

    2. hi! Thanks for all your comments along the way. I hear you are having a bit of a heat wave. We certainly are. A very unusual summer for us in the northeast – very high heat and a tremendous amount of rain. I haven’t heard the name “fox and cubs” I love all the different names for plants. Happy blogging and gardening. Very Best, Seedbud.

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      1. Hi – our heatwave comes without rain this year – at least so far – but last summer was incredibly wet. Checking out photographs of this time last year, we were paddling round in a sea of mud. Strange times …but never dull! T.

  309. laurieanichols – My lovely wife, unfortunately, and devastatingly, past away due to horrible complications due to cancers at 49 in late February 2017. This is staying active for her memories and thoughts and for our benefit as her family and friends. From Laiurie: I am 43, married, mother of 2, french/american, interested in all things politic and culinary. I am also an avid reader, T.V viewer, and cook.
    Laurie Nichols says:

    How so very pretty! 🙂

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  310. Very beautiful… but, isn’t that hawkweed? We have that flower here, but also Indian Paintbrush which looks like a paintbrush dipped in paint. I know there are many species of Paintbrush, as well as regional differences in names. I hope you won’t mind my asking, because it really is a lovely picture 🙂

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  311. Thank you for commenting on my “Lean on Me” trellis. I just started that blog yesterday so I was pleasantly surprised to get a comment so soon. It might take me a while to get up to speed. I’ve been writing online articles on Squidoo and Bubblews for some time, but this is my first blog.
    I love your Indian Paintbrush photo!

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  319. Wendy Premo Larson – Born a Yooper, now stuck in Iowa, photography is my passion. I would love to travel the world, camera in hand. I'd rather be sitting out in the middle of nature than in a room full of people, in any weather conditions. I'm married to my soul mate, have two incredible adult children and am a Medical Technologist of 30+ years. I believe every living thing deserves our respect and consideration. I don't believe any human being is 'above' or 'below' another and everyone should be treated with dignity and respect regardless of race, sex, age, genetics, religion, disabilities, financial means, sexual orientation, etc. I truly believe one day humans will find the right answers to all the problems that face us as a species by putting organized religion aside and replace it with a true understanding, respect and love for one another. I believe someday war and conflict will be eradicated from this world because we will learn to love our children more than possessions, power and control. Finally, I welcome you to my blog, wishing you peace, love and strength. I hope my writings and photos enhance your life in some measure, bringing a smile to your face and/or something new to think about.
    Wendy Premo Larson says:

    Yooper roses! Miss seeing these this time of year. Thx for sharing.

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  320. Debra Yearwood – Ottawa – Experienced communications and public relations executive who manages challenges with an eye on outcomes and a sense of humour. Learn more about how I think at http://commstorm.com/ Learn more about my experience at ca.linkedin.com/in/debrayearwood/
    Debra Yearwood says:

    Beautiful.

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  325. Solitary Man Photography – Fairhope, AL 36532 – I am a travel and landscape photographer with primary interest in capturing life along the Gulf Coast of the US. I write blogs focusing on life and leisure along the coast. I am a student of photography and read constantly on how to improve my work. You may see my post change from time to time during this transition. I am currently studying the art of printing my own work on various types of media especially paper. These works will be framed and sold at various art shows.
    Solitary Man Photography says:

    i love the indian paintbrush and the colorful work u do!

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  326. thank you for liking my recent posts.
    have a good weekend ahead.

    cheers,
    kap

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  328. Capt Jill – Lake Jackson Texas – I love to travel and explore. I'll take off to somewhere different every chance I get. I love to sail, both for work and for fun. I've been a professional mariner since 1977. Now I mostly work in the offshore oilfields, but will go fishing again if I get the chance. I love good books, music, food, drinks, movies, art. I love freedom and believe in individual liberty. I love meeting people from all walks of life. I hope someday to be able to just take off and travel the world, meeting people and adventures without having to worry about what's going on at 'home'. I want to move somewhere out of the USA ASAP. I'd like to learn Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Tagalog. I'd like to get up the nerve to try teaching English overseas somewhere interesting.
    Capt Jill says:

    Hi Seedbud,
    Thanks for stopping by my blog and liking my pictures of the sea. I like this one of yours 🙂 You have some nice stuff here.

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  330. Gorgeous pic. Thanks for stopping by our family blog. Martin

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  331. Patricia Awapara – I was born in Lima, Peru. Moved to US when I was 16 years old. English is not my first language, but I love it. Just don’t ask me to pronounce the word cop, cup, or cap… I promise, it will all sound the same. I graduated on 2005 as a Graphic Designer, but I realized my passion was painting after taking one class. I registered at Florida International University to continue my education in Fine Arts (BFA). I finally quit my day job to do what I love. I am Painting, learning and enjoying the process. It is a humbling experience and grateful for every moment of my Life! Best Wishes to all! Love, Thank you for visiting!
    Patricia Awapara says:

    Wonderful piece! 😀 Thanks for stopping by my blog.
    Blessings!

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  333. apiarylandlord – Buckinghamshire – Definitely past it - whatever it was - I may have blinked and missed it. New to beekeeping and totally entranced by the experience. That is probably all you need to know until I work out how secure this blog is. Great fan of recycling - see ilovefreegle.org to find your local group. Save things from landfill. Pass on your surplus, locally, for free or ask for things you need in case you can have someone's cast off again for free.
    apiarylandlord says:

    I know the Indian paintbrush from the Canadian Rockies where my sister lives. This made me remember some good times with her so thanks.

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  335. Hi there, I have grown this plant but have not seen this in the wild. Always interesting to see a garden plant (for me in the uk), in its natural habitat.

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  337. The background green color makes the yellow/orange flowers outstand beautifully. By the way, thanks for liking my photo post “Flora”
    Kind greetings,
    marianne

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  338. Another good one. You would love “Making Love With Light” by John Daido Loori. He was a zen priest and the abbot of a zen monastery in NY. He was a photographer and a poet. Here’s a sample of one of a caption for one of his photos.

    “Green threads
    of river grasses
    slip into the sliding waters.”

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  339. gwelfor1 – Forres, Morayshire, North East Scotland – Photography allows me to enjoy the exploration of place and over time reveal a portrait. I enjoy using vintage and lomography cameras and appreciate the simplicity and creative freedom of pinhole photography. Currently based in the North East of Scotland
    gwelfor1 says:

    I love the intense colours, like looking at the world when you have just woken up

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  342. sandradan1 – Novelist. I blog about writing, reading and everything to do with books and writing them at http://www.sandradanby.com/. Come and visit me!
    sandradan1 says:

    Beautiful colours. SD

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  343. Jenny Farrell – Quad Cities, IA, IL – Hello there! You are the reason for this blog. Could you use some encouragement? A place where someone extends hope when it’s in short supply? Then you’ve come to the right place! Some days the skies are blue, without a cloud in sight. At other times, it’s as if we’ve been hit by a hurricane of the unexpected and it leaves us reeling. Let me reassure you that no matter the storm; you will make it through if you cling to the Rock that is higher than you are. I pray that you will draw strength for the journey!
    Jenny Farrell says:

    Beautiful!

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  345. Marneymae – Ithaca, NY, USA – small organic farmers are my heroes. has a deep appreciation for clean, running water. keeps a digging fork in the trunk of my car to move dead animals off the road.
    Marneymae says:

    some of my favorite flowers
    thank you for visiting my blog!
    your work is lovely
    wishing you all good things

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  346. Kathi Tesone – I like going to yard and estate sales, playing video games, especially Dragon Age Inquisition and Telltale Game of Thrones. Favorite genre -science fiction, thriller, mystery Books: The Alchemist, The Secret History, The Da Vinci Code TV shows - Once Upon a Time, Game of Thrones, Homeland, Better Call Saul,Orphan Black, Bates Motel. I'm an ex-TV writer, programmer, Database Analyst, Mom, daughter, wife, cook, maid, driver, nurse, and, oh yeah, a writer.
    himaintenancemom says:

    Reblogged this on Oh My Blog! and commented:
    I love these flowers and the way you captured them.

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  347. alexisradikal – I'm a tiny white rabbit, living in the virtual reality of Second Life. I'm happily married to a wolf (of course!) and I'm also a designer of tiny clothing and a DJ. I hope to document some of the peaks and troughs of living in a virtual reality and introduce others to "Tiny Culture", a reality (?) all of its own!
    alexisradikal says:

    Lovely picture, don’t think we get those flowers here, but at least I can enjoy them on your page. Glad you liked my pics too. 🙂

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  348. Laura Hunt, Artist – Fort Worth, Texas – Several themes are evident in my figurative art. Human relationships. Human emotion. Social issues. Empathy. But no matter what the specific painting’s theme, the telling of universal stories through archetypal figures unifies the work. These characters invite the observer into the narrative to understand and to empathize. My influences and inspirations include American folk and tribal art of the Americas and Africa, the figurative paintings of David Park and David Bates, and the Abstract Expressionists.
    SeptemberArt says:

    I’ve grown up in Texas seeing these flowers, and I enjoyed your reminder of their beauty.

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  350. Enviroart – Montréal, Québec, Canada – Visual artist, writer, biologist, blogger, mindful, mother, conflicted, constantly curious and learning
    Enviroart says:

    Thanks for visiting and liking my blog! Your photos are spectacular Congratulations ! Very talented. Best !

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  353. That is a beautiful picture. Thank you for posting it.

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  354. 67merrill – Taos, NM – Check out my new YouTube short videos at: https://www.youtube.com/@LJM-67chs You can find the links to purchasing my books on Amazon on the Community page of the Youtube channel. Help me grow the channel by subscribing and liking and sharing! I am a long-time artist and more recent writer. I've published three books—Secret Voices from the Forest: Thoughts and Dreams of North American Trees, with work begun on the fourth. Not just the physicality of them, but their views on life and their place in the world. Yes, I actually talk to the trees. Not as nutty as you may think, and I say that as a Mid-westerner. Non-confrontational environmentalist. Exploring the world of aging, hopefully gracefully. Came to live near Taos, NM, USA in 1997, where I built an off-grid straw bale house at least partially by myself. Not so great at laying slab or putting on roofs. At the moment, there are 2 cats here with me. I don't let them out, cause they eat everything that won't eat them first, and it's just too brutal. I'm a cusp (Taurus/Gemini) and truly am of two minds about whether we're going to make it much longer as a species. So I try to stay positive about the news, although it's getting more difficult all the time. One bright spot is the messages from the trees, which are unfailingly zen. They are great teachers, and do keep me from going the depression route, cause I don't believe anger/blame/futility from me is going to make the world a better place.
    67merrill says:

    I like the way you see things.

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  356. Maggie Beck – We wear so many hats! I am a wife, a mother, a grandmother. I teach, garden, and scuba dive. Perhaps it is because of the complexity of life that I love the simplicity of the tideline so much. The ocean has always been a place of peace for me - yes, even after hurricanes. Now, learning to look closely, it is even more so.
    Maggie says:

    You are so kind to like my photos so often on Tide Line Still Life! Today your notice of my photo on Bimbling Along really blessed me. Thanks so much! Best, Maggie

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  357. Thanks for stopping around at my blog, great to see you there, and good to look at your pictures too… Tony

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  358. paperwitheverything – I'm an artist, a maker, a learner. I like exploring new techniques in art and trying my hand at them. Writing is something I do to get ideas and stories out of my head before they take me over completely. There are two grown sons I keep close to my heart and a husband I am grateful to wake up next to every morning. I also believe there is too much of the sad, mean, and ugly going around so I like painting and making happy things. Life is too short to dwell on things that don't give joy.
    paperwitheverything says:

    Beautiful! I’m glad you didn’t stop at capturing beauty and instead enhanced it with poetry!

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  360. Hmmmm, this is very different from what I know as Indian Paintbrush. I know this sweet little wildflower as orange hawkweed. When it grows in large patches, they dance beautifully in the breeze on their tall stems.
    Thanks for visiting GetTheDirt!

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  361. awax1217 – I taught in the classroom for over thirty years. I majored in history and education. If there is one thing I learned it is that I have a lot more to learn. Married for over forty years, three great kids and three grandchildren. At the present, I am retired and volunteering at a theater in winter haven that puts on broad way productions. Hobbies include collecting baseball cards, doing puzzles and writing short stories and a couple of small books.
    awax1217 says:

    Peaceful

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  362. kristosfineart – Penticton, British Columbia, Canada – My name is Kristos Raftopoulos I am a fine artist that lives in pentiction. I have been painting for 6 years now always learning and growing as an artist. I paint nature mostly, landscapes, flowers and more. I also do yoga and meditation.
    kristosfineart says:

    Pretty flowers.

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  365. irinadim – Sydney, Australia – Kookaburra sweet, you neither chirp nor tweet. Your laughter is much like mine, my cackle is much like thine. We are two sister souls, one clad in feathers, the other in clothes. ~ Irina ~ I’m a budding blogger. Poetry and photography are my newest passions, living in perfect harmony inspiring each other. I like both free verse and form poetry and am quite proud to let you know that I am the creator of a new form named ‘tercetonine’. Blog Name: Irina's Poetry Corner Blog URL: http://irinadim.com
    irinadim says:

    Thank you for stopping by and liking my post. I can see I will enjoy your blog very much.

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  369. nguyeningit – Welcome to my daily sketch blog run primarily from my smartphone. I left a corporate job a few years ago to work in comics and on my Art. Follow me, my foibles and triumphs as I do what it takes to improve my skills and make it in the comic book industry. Hey, it's either that or crying myself to sleep and I think I'm too cheery for that ;)
    donhoannguyen says:

    Thanks for the like! Nice photos

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  373. rebeccaarnoldi – Rebecca is an exhibiting Artist, Naturalist and Author of Life in the Tides. Rebecca leads walks, workshops and classes that combine nature observation and creative exploration.
    rebeccaarnoldi says:

    Beautiful words and image. and I love the name “seed bud” Thank you for visiting my blog- I love finding nature art co conspirators!

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  375. drew delaney – I am a mother, retired foster mother, grandmother, and last, but not least, an author. I have self-published a children's book of rhymes, titled, A Rhyme In Time for ages five and up. I also wrote articles for Suite101, and had some short stories published in a local paper. At present, I am in a new phase in life once again. I hope to spend more time reading accompanied by Goodreads, write daily on my blog, and read other people's works of art. I also love photography and want to share some of my part of the world, along with travelling experiences.
    drew delaney says:

    Very nice image. Thanks for liking my page.

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  377. KCinAZ Cooks – Cooking is my passion and you can find many of my recipes here. If you try one I would live to hear how you liked it. I'm also a Pampered Chef Consultant. When you do a virtual party🎊with me you can get free and discounted products. Do a Fast & Furious Express 15 minute Virtual party with 15-20 of your friends👭👬 and earn a free product worth $25 from me. Send me a message for the details. https://m.facebook.com/KCinAZ12/
    kcinaz says:

    Thank you for the like on Botanical Garden – Cactus Flower 1.

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  378. skgimages – New Jersey – I am a wife, mother, grandmother, photographer, writer, and… Photography has opened my eyes to the world around me, has taught me to see things differently and to make observations I would have so easily missed before. With these new insights come new experiences and emotions that cry out for expression. I became interested in photography as an attempt to capture those ‘precious moments in time’ that only another new grandparent could truly understand. That was twenty years ago. Now, as a senior, and caregiver to my husband who is recovering from a stroke he suffered over a year ago, those ‘precious moments’ seem so all important to remember. I began to write verse, as a means of expression, after the attacks of 9/11. I have never been one to overtly show my emotions; but as I travel this new emotional roller coaster, I have learned that emotions are just a part of each of us, they need not be justified and it helps when I share. Photography and writing have been my voice of expression. I would hope that sharing these works can help enrich the lives of others as well and I urge all to look into my pictures and beyond my words to find their own story. Appreciation and interpretation take root from past experiences, present circumstances, and current frame of mind. If we are to stay well and be successful, it is essential that we learn to accept, understand, and come to terms with our own emotions while maintaining control and taking responsibility for our actions. I believe that how we react to something is much more important than the event itself. My work offers me a sense of control in an otherwise chaotic world. Other of my works may be found at: http://www.skgimages.com and http://www.poetrysoup.com/me.SkG. My new book, “From My Heart” will soon be available on Amazon and Xlibris.
    Sue k Green says:

    Yes, a paintbrush of colors in a field of green. I like your comments on the photo as well.

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  379. Soumen – Mumbai – An IT Professional, twenty years of experiences on Database, ERP (SAP) and enterprise applications...., SAP Certified, ITIL Certified, VCP .
    Soumen says:

    Simple and magnificent…

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  381. Thank you for visiting my blog. My UK coast and seaside paintings are quite a contrast to your great snow covered images. Nice to see that white flower forcing its way through, a reminder that Spring is not too far away. I think maybe we both have images that surprise and delight.

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  384. fgassette – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – I am retired from PPG Industries, located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I am the mother of one child, a daughter and a grandmother of three. I have a ministry called Stand In The Gap where I make silk flower arrangments that are given for free to those sick in the hospital. I love to take photographs of people, places and things, to capture the joys, excitement and sometimes sorrows of life. I like to document my photos with information or historical facts, if possible. Sometimes I take photos in series to tell a story or show different sides of a subject. In my retirement years I would love to travel more, meet new people and photograph all aspects of life. I love to read, sew, make silk flower arrangements,listen to jazz and praise and worship music. I am a follower of Jesus Christ and strive to use the teachings of the Bible in my everyday walk through life. I hope this blog will cover my journey and be a source of inspiration to those who read or view the photos posted. I also made a Wordpress commitment to postaweek in December of 2011, that I wish to continue in the following year. To God the glory! Be Encouraged! Be Blessed!
    fgassette says:

    BEAUTIFUL!

    BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!

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  388. thisworldasiseeit – Learning life is a journey of unexpected twists and turns. None of which I could have traveled without my Lord and Savior. God gifted me a beautiful daughter..one I was told I could never have. In this gift came a great deal of commitment and grew a love in my heart that only compares to the love I have for my Savior. It has been a journey and continues to be one lead with prayer daily. Each day truly is a new gift, especially when your beautiful child fights autoimmune disease daily.
    thisworldasiseeit says:

    Absolutely beautiful! The color of these flowers pop and stand out so gloriously from the background. Thank you for sharing!

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  390. Cheryl Crooks Photography – Bellingham, WA. – Cheryl Crooks is a professional photographer in Bellingham, Wa. specializing in family photography, senior photos, business portraits and pet photography. A former journalist with TIME Magazine, Cheryl now creates heirloom-quality portraits for her clients. Her blog 'Photo Prose' showcases her personal as well as professional images along with her lively writing about travel, her family, art and whatever strikes her fancy.
    ccrooksphoto says:

    Thanks for ‘liking’ my post. I like the way you’re pairing your poetry with the photos. Very inspiring.

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  391. mrsjacoby19 – I'm a Shreveport Native. One of my life's love, is the love of writing poetry. I particularly like to write realistic poetry. Poetry that deals with everyday life. Poetry that dives into the emotions, as well as the psyche of a person. Some topics may include, love as it partains to, relationships. Whether that be, marital, co-habitating,parental, spiritual, etc. This is my passion and I embrace it whole heartedly.
    mrsjacoby19 says:

    So very beautiful, the colors pop right out at me.

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  394. Anne Sandler – In retirement, Anne is pursuing digital photography--her new hobby. She found, when taking photos to accompany her feature articles, that photography was fun. Of course, those were in the film days! Now she's accepted the challenge of learning shooting the digital way. This blog is called Slow Shutter Speed because that's how she feels her photographic journey is proceeding.
    sandlera says:

    Nice!

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  395. Thanks for the visit Seedbud. We have Indian paintbrush in the Cascade Mountains of Washington state as well. Lovely photo, it takes me directly to sub alpine meadows, one of the most glorious places for me.

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  396. Kathleen Marshall – Wisconsin, USA – Crypto writer, herbalist, Reiki master teacher, freelance write/editor, homesteader, lover of all things outdoors.
    Kathleen Marshall says:

    I love taking pictures of wildfowers, though I am clearly not as talented as you (I have a feeling you use a real camera as opposed to a cell phone. 😉 ) These are so gorgeous.

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  397. susanissima – I am one who as a toddler crossing the BIG WATER was so tossed and jostled on a Stuttgart-bound ocean liner that a new verb, bimbam, was created. “No bimbam, Mommy!” In Germany, I watched our housekeeper spill black ink on my mother’s white linen tablecloth, causing cacophonic chaos and also an exquisite Rorschach. These indelible experiences continue to manifest themselves in my love of travel, language and art.
    susanissima says:

    Thank you for the like, seedbud. I love the simplicity and beauty of your blog.

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  399. Beautiful! Interesting to compare the various shades of Indian Paint Brush. In Alaska, they are brilliant red

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  402. Ray Laskowitz – I am a visual storyteller. I've been making pictures for some 40 years. I travel the world in search of the right image. in the right light at the right time. You can reach me by phone at 505.280.4686, or by email at Ray@Laskowitzpicturess.com or Pictures34@me.com. For a quick look at my work please go to www.laskowitzpictures.com.
    Ray Laskowitz says:

    Thank you for stopping by Storyteller. — Ray

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  403. projectwords11 – As I’m more than a bit obsessed by language I decided I needed an outlet! So this is going be a place for the bits and bobs I write…… when inspiration sparks my creative cogs and sends them whirring into action Writing has always been a enjoyable pastime of mine and languages have always fascinated me but now it’s become a key part of me coming to terms with the life I didn’t plan
    projectwords11 says:

    this one is gorgeous!

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  405. mckinleyproductions – JOHN ROBERTSON earned a BA degree in Art and Literature from Western Illinois University. His main focus at Western was Intaglio Printing and Drawing. Over the years he has worked as an actor, and spent a good amount of time in the corporate world of taxes and payroll accounting. One constant in his life has always drawing, and finally watercolors. PLEASE PRESS "ART" AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE TO SEE MORE ART WORK
    mckinleyproductions says:

    Thanks for liking my painting “The Longing”. I still enjoy getting your photos everyday. I just posted two nature paintings that are subjects of your photos, I hope you like them. “The Blue Forest”, “Lake Painting”

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  406. I have only heard of this flower but not seen it before. It is so vivid and lovely. Thank you for the visit to my Flickr- it’s much appreciated and the bonus is, I got to see your work. I’ll call again.

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  407. Ray Laskowitz – I am a visual storyteller. I've been making pictures for some 40 years. I travel the world in search of the right image. in the right light at the right time. You can reach me by phone at 505.280.4686, or by email at Ray@Laskowitzpicturess.com or Pictures34@me.com. For a quick look at my work please go to www.laskowitzpictures.com.
    Ray Laskowitz says:

    Thanks for wandering around Storyteller. — Ray

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  408. Kruti Kothari – Began my artistic skills, doodling on the walls of my home. Now I prefer using the camera and pen to capture what’s around me; and occasionally I indulge in sketching in my personal dairy. I was introduced to photography as an art and profession in college As a documentary photographer I'm constantly trying to observe the world with an unbaised and aesthetic eye.
    Kruti Kothari says:

    Looks super neat!

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  409. psychologistmimi – I love to travel, try new foods (both simple and "exotic"), ingest caffeine, and watch political news coverage. Im a big pop culture junkie who isnt afraid to say she loves "In Touch" Magazine! A social marketing expert and psychologist by training who works in the public health field trying to bring a little common sense to it all. All the world is my television and I like to provide commentary on it. Cheers
    psychologistmimi says:

    how gorgeous

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