Dancing in the sun March 13, 2020March 11, 2020 / Su Leslie Image: Su Leslie 2020 Friday Flowers Share this:TwitterFacebookPinterestEmailLike Loading... Related
Great title and photo, Su! What you happen to know the name of the yellow flowers? They are so pretty! LikeLiked by 1 person Reply
Sneezeweed? I think that is what it is called in America. Also False Sunflower, Helen’s Flower. They are lovely flowers. LikeLiked by 2 people Reply
Thank you. I thought echinacea, but they didn’t look quite right and I didn’t see any labels (despite it being the Christchurch Botanic Gardens). LikeLike Reply
So I will have seen them there and not recognised them. One day, I will remember plant names 😀 LikeLiked by 1 person
It is easier on the garden centre staff when they don’t have to rely on my descriptions 😂 LikeLiked by 1 person
Haha… yes I can see that would be helpful! You just need to have the photos on your phone. LikeLiked by 1 person
😀 true, though I have an old phone and it doesn’t have space for my photos. Name-learning it will have to be!! LikeLiked by 1 person
My favourite little dancers, Helenium are gorgeous late summer flowers and this is an exceptional portrait. LikeLiked by 1 person Reply
Thanks Jude. The light was so lovely in that part of the garden, and there were loads of bees — so much time was spent there 😀 LikeLike Reply
I’ve been out of action for a very long time. I’m staggering back to normality and this picture is SUCH a tonic! Thank you 💫 LikeLiked by 1 person Reply
It’s so lovely to hear from you. I’ve missed your funny, intelligent posts. LikeLiked by 1 person Reply
You sweetheart – I’m not sure I am either of those things but I’m sure as hell back in the saddle and going to saddle you lot with some more drivel shortly. And it is REALLY good to see you! LikeLiked by 1 person Reply
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Great title and photo, Su! What you happen to know the name of the yellow flowers? They are so pretty!
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Echinacea?
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That’s what I thought.
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Helenium
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Thank you! I’ve nver heard this name before.
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Sneezeweed? I think that is what it is called in America. Also False Sunflower, Helen’s Flower. They are lovely flowers.
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Thank you. I thought echinacea, but they didn’t look quite right and I didn’t see any labels (despite it being the Christchurch Botanic Gardens).
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I have several posts of these flowers on my flower blog as I love them.
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So I will have seen them there and not recognised them. One day, I will remember plant names 😀
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What’s in a name? As long as we can keep enjoying the plants 🙂
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It is easier on the garden centre staff when they don’t have to rely on my descriptions 😂
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Haha… yes I can see that would be helpful! You just need to have the photos on your phone.
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😀 true, though I have an old phone and it doesn’t have space for my photos. Name-learning it will have to be!!
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I thought echinacea, but I’m sure Jude knows.
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Fab photo!
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It looks like they are wearing skirts.
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That’s what I thought too 😀
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Love….
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Thank you
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Beautiful bokeh!
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Thank you 🙏
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My favourite little dancers, Helenium are gorgeous late summer flowers and this is an exceptional portrait.
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Thanks Jude. The light was so lovely in that part of the garden, and there were loads of bees — so much time was spent there 😀
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I can’t wait to get to a garden again, it has been so long!
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Are you still getting rubbish weather?
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It’s improving, but still windy and showers every day, if not constant rain 🙁
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Meanwhile, in drought-ville ☹️
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I know which one I prefer.
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Me too. I look quite good in wellies.
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Bright and cheery Su.
Leslie
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Thanks Leslie
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Marvellous! All that bokeh as well
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Thanks Sue. I do love bokeh 😀
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As do I!
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I’ve been out of action for a very long time. I’m staggering back to normality and this picture is SUCH a tonic! Thank you 💫
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It’s so lovely to hear from you. I’ve missed your funny, intelligent posts.
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You sweetheart – I’m not sure I am either of those things but I’m sure as hell back in the saddle and going to saddle you lot with some more drivel shortly. And it is REALLY good to see you!
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a real beautiful photograph with a nice depth of field
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Thank you 🙏
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Exquisitely beautiful!
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Thank you so much my friend.
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I thought rudbekia but I absolutely bow to Jude’s superior knowledge 🙂 🙂
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