Thursday, July 24, 2008

Awaiting the Storm





A Sunflower glows as the dark storm clouds crush down upon it.


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34 comments:

  1. LoriThu Jul 24, 06:29:00 PM EDT

    Oh wow. This is almost an oxymoron. We get so used to seeing sunflowers against blue skies and sunshine that it almost looks unreal. Beautiful, Salty!

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  2. LouiseThu Jul 24, 06:43:00 PM EDT

    That is a "Wow!" picture. Truly wonderful.

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  3. cedrorumThu Jul 24, 06:43:00 PM EDT

    Great shot. I love the contrast of color on the dark clouds.

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  4. bobbieThu Jul 24, 06:43:00 PM EDT

    A sunflower is always bright, no matter how dark the sky. Beautiful!

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  5. JeannelleThu Jul 24, 06:57:00 PM EDT

    The sunflower looks like it can hold its own against the grumpy clouds! Great shot!

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  6. MeggieThu Jul 24, 07:02:00 PM EDT

    Wow! Great contrast, Salty!

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  7. Rambling WoodsThu Jul 24, 07:03:00 PM EDT

    I LOVE this photo....

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  8. photowannabeThu Jul 24, 07:33:00 PM EDT

    Terrific drama Salty. I really like this one. That must havebeen quite a storm you got there.

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  9. NealThu Jul 24, 08:21:00 PM EDT

    That is a neat picture, especially if you enlarge it.

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  10. DonnaThu Jul 24, 08:31:00 PM EDT

    Really Beautiful!!!!!

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  11. LeoraThu Jul 24, 08:37:00 PM EDT

    Love the color against the grey skies.

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  12. Ramblings of a Villas GirlThu Jul 24, 08:48:00 PM EDT

    Hi Salty! This is absolutely wonderful. Lisa

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  13. CarlettaThu Jul 24, 08:56:00 PM EDT

    I know folks don't like just wow, awesome, etc....
    But really, WOW, AWESOME!!

    Love this - it would look good on my kitchen wall. :)

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  14. Pat - ArkansasThu Jul 24, 09:59:00 PM EDT

    Gorgeous! That flower just pops against that stormy sky! Wonderful Sky Watch!

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  15. nonizamboniThu Jul 24, 10:06:00 PM EDT

    Lovely contrast! Soft and vibrant together. Nice capture. Thanks for sharing.
    Happy Friday too.

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  16. rachelThu Jul 24, 10:46:00 PM EDT

    this is really good. i love the bright and happy sunflower against the dark mean storm. :)

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  17. RoseThu Jul 24, 10:53:00 PM EDT

    Neal is right--it is great before it is enlarged but just fantastic after.

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  18. HFD60Thu Jul 24, 10:58:00 PM EDT

    Very nice...I like how the flower just pops out from the background...

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  19. WhitneyThu Jul 24, 11:12:00 PM EDT

    This picture is simply AMAZING! I love the contrast of the bright sunflower with the gray background!! This picture is awesome!! Also the rest of the photos on you blog are amazing as well..especially the dragonfly one below!

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  20. SuzanneFri Jul 25, 01:14:00 AM EDT

    Oh this photo is just awesome. Your two colours contrasting together is perfect and the detail in the flower and the sky so clear. Happy SWF

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  21. Chad Oneil MyersFri Jul 25, 03:30:00 AM EDT

    One of the best "sky watch" images I've seen on anyone's site.

    ;)

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  22. Kerri FarleyFri Jul 25, 06:18:00 AM EDT

    Stunning Salty! WOW! This is one of the best!! Happy SWF!

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  23. This Is My Blog - fishing guyFri Jul 25, 07:36:00 AM EDT

    Salty: That dark Sky really makes the sunflower stand out, very nice.

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  24. EG CameraGirlFri Jul 25, 07:58:00 AM EDT

    Sunflowers always look happy...even just before a storm. One of my favourite flowers. Love your photo!

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  25. Larry DFri Jul 25, 09:26:00 AM EDT

    Wonderful photo! The sunflower is excellent!Happy SWF!

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  26. imacFri Jul 25, 09:28:00 AM EDT

    Hi Salty, great sunflower in a storm cloudy day.

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  27. AphotoAdayFri Jul 25, 09:51:00 AM EDT

    O.k., Salty, I've seen your great work before, but this shot is absolutely stunning! Ten points and a gold star = my highest award! Super!

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  28. AnonymousFri Jul 25, 12:03:00 PM EDT

    Oh my, this is a stunning photograph. I love it.

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  29. AishaFri Jul 25, 05:58:00 PM EDT

    Wow! It's really beautiful! That is such an awesome shot.

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  30. PA Brian in PP,FLAFri Jul 25, 06:49:00 PM EDT

    THAT'S AN AWESOME PICTURE WHAT A CONTRAST VERY IMPRESSIVE SHOT!

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  31. CatherineFri Jul 25, 10:15:00 PM EDT

    Great sky~watch capture Salty! I think this is the first time I have seen a sunflower against a grey sky~its gorgeous..it does seem to glow !
    Happy weekend, and happy sky~watching!
    Cat

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  32. KellySat Jul 26, 01:00:00 PM EDT

    beautiful picture of such a lovely sunflower!! You captured it's beauty well...

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  33. AnonymousSat Jul 26, 01:45:00 PM EDT

    Hey Salty :)

    I'm making the rounds to say hi and tell my blogger friends I'm back and alive and well and so very appreciative of all your kind words, well wishes and prayers while I was gone.

    I'll be back later to check out your blog and see what you've been up to while I was gone.

    I do love that sun flower though!

    Faye

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  34. bcmomtooSat Jul 26, 05:07:00 PM EDT

    I love this. What a great contrast between the sunshine of the sunflower and the darkness of the clouds.

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