32 Replies to “Sweet Hellenium”

  2. derrickjknight – UK – I am an octogenarian enjoying rambling physically and photographing what I see, and rambling in my head as memories are triggered. I also ramble through a lifetime's photographs. In these later years much rambling is done in a car.
    derrickjknight says:

    blending well

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  3. Julie@frogpondfarm – Love my organic garden, taking photos, living in the country, eating homegrown, wearing my gumboots and sharing my blog rantings with you!
    Julie@frogpondfarm says:

    What a great image ..

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

    Spectacular!

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    KotoJazz.com says:

    Fabuloso!

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  6. Yes to the comments! Plus,

    not knowing much about flowers, I found two interesting bits – (1) this one is named after Helen of Troy; (2). “A number of these species have the common name sneezeweed. . .”!!

    BUT, not to worry, the name is “. . . based on the former use of their dried leaves in making snuff. It was inhaled to cause sneezing that would supposedly rid the body of evil spirits.” (wiki)

    Strange, how we try to use beauty.

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  7. blondie63 – I love crochet, knitting, photography, dogs, cooking, baking, scrapbooking, music ,blogging and did I mention dogs? I also love to collect movies which is a big hobby of mine!
    blondie63 says:

    I love unusual flowers! Very awesome photo my friend! Hugz Lisa and Bear

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  10. Without my coffee and full attention, I read your title as “Sweet Helium,” and saw a wonderfully crazy balloon. Clearly, even a flower can help our imagination take flight.

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  11. Gretchen Del Rio – Crestline, California, USA – I first discovered the magic of water based colors when many years ago I began to paint with procion dyes on silk. I loved the unexpected quality of the process. It was so exciting to never be sure what the colors and water would combine to produce. It seemed as though the medium had its own passion. Painting with watercolors and paper is much the same. I love the color combinations and separations that occur spontaneously as the color floats on the water. You can never totally predict what effect will result. If you try to control the medium too much, your painting will be very tight losing its aliveness. The artist must be bold and decisive or the work will not be clear and fresh. It is really like a dance. It becomes a controlled folly in knowing when to let go and when to take charge of the direction that the painting is taking. The images that I paint reflect my emotions and are expression of my life experience. They are not extensively planned, but rather evolve as the painting progresses. I am always surprised by the end result since it comes into being because of what the medium and emotion has suggested. The paintings are from my heart and I always fall in love with the subject. I believe that we are all connected and, if an image touches you, it is because we all have the same heart even though our paths may be different. Most of all, painting what I paint makes me happy. The paintings are my own path unfolding. They are an opening door for me and contain my own passion for life.
    Gretchen Del Rio says:

    So amazing to see the close up. Thank you for all your beautiful photos and words each day. I don’t respond to each but I look and enjoy. I do so appreciate your transmissions.

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  14. brightonhill2000 – Hello there and thanks for stopping by Brighton Hill Naughty and Nice. I am a lover of fashion, books, and life. I’ve written a bestselling young adult mermaid series (Watermagic Series) and a bestselling young adult/new adult vampire series (Roseville Vampires). Twilight and Vampire Diaries fans will surely love these books. At present I am writing an adult contemporary romance that I hope you will love too. My fashion tends to be affordable, conservative, and classy with a secret edge. Though I am quite nice, I can’t help but being a little naughty. Thanks for joining me on this magical journey we call life.
    brightonhill2000 says:

    Beautiful!

    xo, Bry

    GothicRomance.Naughty&Nice

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    Lee says:

    Very beautiful love all the colors.

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  18. Cynthia Guenther Richardson – Pacific NW – Hello fellow readers and bloggers, Writing has always been a powerful connector to diverse ideas and people. We each are a meaningful part of this beautiful, ever-widening web of life. Blogging enables more interaction, which I love even after 11 years of blogging posts on three different sites. For thirty years I was an addictions/mental health counselor and also a manager of home care services for elderly folks. Now that I have hit 70 and am more devoted to a creative life! I've published online or in literary journals/collections several times, including fiction and creative non-fiction pieces and poetry over five decades. Additionally, I was nominated for a Pushcart Prize for an excerpt of my novel-in-progress, Other than Words (the work gathering dust at present), about a mute dancer and her impact on her adopted community and a world-travelling photojournalist. I also am working on a connected set of stories about a close-knit town in northern Michigan. On Wordpress I enjoy writing about living richly despite (or because of) life's setbacks and a diagnosis of heart disease at age 51. Posts tagged "memoir" share spiritual adventures, interactions with nature, the healing of trauma's impact and challenges of writing full-time. Short stories and creative nonfiction, and poetry are favorite genres but I enjoy sharing my photography as well My hope is my offerings reflect a profound faith in God and our humanness which cloaks spiritual natures. I include myself as part of the diverse group of writers who discover and share the illuminating, positive experiences amid life's uncertainties and hardships. Let me hear from you when you visit--I appreciate your comments a great deal. Blessings and regards, Cynthia
    Cynthia Guenther Richardson says:

    The texture and colors–scrumptious.

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    1. about the size of a silver dollar
      as the flower gets older it creates that lovely design in the center
      when it first blooms the center is just dark brown

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    1. Hi, thanks for you comments. There isn’t a like button because I like to keep the look of the blog very clean and simple. Thanks for taking the time to write. Best – Seedbud

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  23. 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. My magic is returning after many years of having lost it to the streets of life. There have been some very dark times, but these have made my journey rich with the stuff of possibility. Because out of darkness has come the glittering beauty of illumination. It has come with struggle and toil, and not without help--but I am here, and I am mostly in tact, and I'm here to share the rest of this journey with you all if you care to join me.......
    2ndhalfolife says:

    So cute…like to nose of a clown!

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  24. firefly1275 – Louisiana – V. Rose enjoys creating mystical characters and worlds, with a touch of the modern day world. When she is not writing or thinking up her next story ideas, she is enjoying South Louisiana sunsets.
    firefly1275 says:

    Very beautiful photo.

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  25. claudia45mops – Deutschland/NRW – Ich habe das Mittelalter erreicht,habe vier Töchter,mehrere Hunde.Ich lese sehr gerne und Träume davon einmal ein Buch zu veröffentlichen.Ja ,ich weiß das möchte jeder 2.Na und,ist mir egal.Wie zu lesen ist dichte ich gerne allerlei Kram zusammen.Später mal mehr.
    claudia45mops says:

    Wonderfull photo

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  26. queentracey1 – United states of america – I am a woman of many thoughts and ideas on anything creative,upcycling or frugal, love to take pictures especially of nature and my grandkids all while I fight the good fight of illness both mental and physical. I appreciate friendly criticism and love comments!!! So, don't be shy, talk to me...
    queentracey1 says:

    Reblogged this on Tracey in Maine.

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