Dancing Flowers
The spell of hot, dry and humid weather has broken this morning – as predicted by the forecasters – so we’ve had a dull, rainy day so far; looks like it should brighten up this afternoon though. It feels nice and fresh and everything has had a good drink, although I do wonder what will happen to the couple of local Wheatfields which haven’t, as yet, been harvested.
I looked back at my recent posts today and realised that I hadn’t posted many brightly-coloured photographs, so today I’ve chosen another shot of the Helenium – Moerheim Beauty. Come Winter, I’m going to warm my hands in front of this one 
colour-o-rama! nice shot of these fiery beauties… wow… wish I could grow these but I know they need full sun – right?
August 4, 2011 at 1:13 pm
Thank you Sheila! Sunglasses are needed to look at this image I think! I wish I could grow them too but – yes – they need lots of sun and also plenty of moisture, so a difficult combination to maintain. I’ve read that they will wilt badly if they become too dry.
August 4, 2011 at 5:34 pm
I never looked at my heleniums close-up; mine won’t be blooming until late August-September. I am blown away by the great details: the scalloped petals which is repeated in the stamen. A very colorful, clear, crisp photo–well done.
August 4, 2011 at 1:50 pm
Thank you very much! It was a real joy to capture a few shots of these beauties. They are dressed to thrill!
August 4, 2011 at 5:37 pm
Nice sharp focus and color
August 4, 2011 at 2:35 pm
Thank you Eden! I think they’re the brightest flowers I’ve photographed.
August 4, 2011 at 5:38 pm
Hot-dang! What a wonderful, bright photograph – radiating warmth all around
August 4, 2011 at 2:48 pm
August 4, 2011 at 5:39 pm
What a beauty, the colours are dazzling! Glad you are getting a break from the heat and humidity.
August 4, 2011 at 3:09 pm
Thank you! It certainly does dazzle! Well, the weather people said it would be less humid today, but it has built up again this afternoon. Might need a storm to clear it possibly.
August 4, 2011 at 5:42 pm
Wow !
August 4, 2011 at 3:58 pm
Thanks Hallysann
It’s a bit on the bright side isn’t it? Sort of strangely energising!
August 4, 2011 at 5:44 pm
Stunning shots – and enjoyed browsing your My Thoughts blog as well.
August 4, 2011 at 9:13 pm
Thank you very much – that’s very kind. I’m afraid my Thoughts blog is a little neglected at the moment – I seem, at present, to have found an outlet in my photographs instead! Many thanks for stopping by and commenting.
August 4, 2011 at 10:25 pm
I am glad you posted it today. Those flowers make me want to dance!
August 4, 2011 at 9:27 pm
Thank you Sandy. Yes – it seemed the right time to post this image, on a cloudy, rainy day! I was going to add a link to some tango-type music but couldn’t find anything I was 100% happy with. They really do make you want to dance don’t they? I think I’d rather like a lovely twirly red skirt so I can whirl around the house!
August 4, 2011 at 10:28 pm
They are beautiful!! Reminds me of a dervish dancer. (strange, huh)
August 4, 2011 at 10:12 pm
Thank you Ted! I see what you mean! Yes, they certainly make you want to whirl around
August 4, 2011 at 10:29 pm
So vivid and vivacious–yes, they are whirling away in a delightful dance. Thanks for sharing.
August 4, 2011 at 10:50 pm
Thanks Patti! They are certainly extroverts in the flower world!
August 5, 2011 at 9:19 am
Wow! Those are some seriously intense colours!
August 4, 2011 at 11:22 pm
Thanks Mike! The colours are really intense aren’t they? It was a bit of a shock when I first saw the photograph along with the automatic background colour when I posted!
August 5, 2011 at 9:22 am
All I can say is that I agree with everyone else- WOW
August 5, 2011 at 5:15 pm
Thank you Carola
They are very bright!
August 5, 2011 at 7:23 pm