Sunflower-Helianthus annuus-pictures

Sunflowers, Helianthus_annuus, these beautiful, bright flowers with simple petal layers, double or the fluffy, teddy bear petaled Sunflower, they are among my summer favorites.
There are so many garden varieties of sunflowers, in colors from very pale yellows to dark, burgundy reds and all shades of yellow that it is hard to choose from the gorgeous bouquets at the flower market.
Bright sunflower against blue sky
Sunflower-close up
Sunflower middle
Sunflower-bouquet
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18 comments:

Larry said...

Hi Maia... those are some amazing sunflower photos... particularly the 3rd... fantastic! Larry

Jama said...

Gorgeous sunflowers! I have always love them.

Christina, Sweden said...

Wonderful sunflower against the blue sky and macros that shows the inner parts are always interesting

Anonymous said...

I love sunflowers and these are such beautiful specimens. They're all just so perfect!!

Unknown said...

Beautiful shots. Really happy blooms.

Wendy said...

Gorgeous sunflowers. I am a sunflower lover, too!

DoanLegacy said...

Looks like a big city in that center! Gorgeous shots!

Laurie Skillern said...

I love sunflowers and you captured them beautifully.

EG CameraGirl said...

Sunflowers! Everyone loves them. :)

Unknown said...

Beautiful! I love sunflowers! These look huge!

Regina said...

Delightful and cheerful.
Have a great week.

Amber said...

So pretty! I love the contrast of the flower to the sky.

Anonymous said...

These just yell the end of summer...bright and cheery images!

Joanne Olivieri said...

So refreshing and cheerful. Love that stunning macro and the composition of the last shot. Just beautiful

Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪 said...

wonderful sunflowers. I was in Singapore and grew about two dozen plants. The flowers were not veyr big, but it was very attractive to Singaporeon who don't see sunflowers. Friend and neighbours came to admire. They say they pretend to be in japan.

elvira pajarola said...

MAGNIFICIENT PHOTOGRAPHY of these bright beauties.....GORGEOUS, Maya!

ciao ciao elvira

SquirrelQueen said...

Like a second sun in the sky, I love the sunny yellow on blue. Great macros of the center, the detail is fantastic.

Janie said...

Sunflowers always make me smile. I love the first photo with the blue sky behind the flower.

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