Sunday, September 6, 2009

TODAY'S FLOWERS ~ 30 Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

The cycle of life.... when one fades, another
flowers and an understudy waits in the wings.

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Just one today, there were just too many to choose from!
To visit all the other flowers, click on the Logo.
Thanks to Luiz Santilly Jr. for starting this meme, and to
his faithful team of helpers who coordinate .
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42 comments:

  1. CookieSeptember 6, 2009 at 7:18 AM

    i love the color of that tulip :)

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  2. Digital Flower PicturesSeptember 6, 2009 at 7:26 AM

    One is enough. The flowers look electric.

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  3. LuiSeptember 6, 2009 at 7:49 AM

    So true.
    The cycle goes on.
    Simply amazing.

    Lui, Bogart and all the HoundsInHeaven

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  4. The Weaver of GrassSeptember 6, 2009 at 8:19 AM

    I like the idea of an understudy waiting in the wings, Arija.

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  5. sweetbaySeptember 6, 2009 at 8:37 AM

    Gorgeous shot of the tulips! It's a treat for us in the northern hemisphere to see tulips this time of year.

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 6, 2009 at 8:56 AM

    Beautiful tulip picture!!
    Very interesting to see your lovely tulips and my mind is set for fall.
    Liebe Grüsse Gisela

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  7. Ruth's Photo BlogSeptember 6, 2009 at 9:21 AM

    One is enough,when it is a lovely as this one.Thanks.
    Blessings,Ruth

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  8. VALKYRIENSeptember 6, 2009 at 9:24 AM

    So true. And you captured the whole cycle in one shot!
    I love how you have used the light in the photo! Exquisite!
    Thanks for sharing Arija! :)

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  9. Kathie BrownSeptember 6, 2009 at 9:25 AM

    Very beautiful. That's quite a trinity!

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  10. RosamariaSeptember 6, 2009 at 9:41 AM

    Sometimes we have so many photos that we don't know what to choose to put on the blog. You are rigth, but I think you've made a good choice.

    Cheers from Brasil.

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  11. CarverSeptember 6, 2009 at 9:48 AM

    Beautiful flowers. I love the vibrant color.

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  12. CarlettaSeptember 6, 2009 at 10:05 AM

    OH but this one is just perfect!
    Image and words a beautiful little package!

    Carletta’s Captures.

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  13. Tammie LeeSeptember 6, 2009 at 10:56 AM

    Your photo is so pretty. Gorgeous lovely flowers.
    Spirithelpers

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  14. EbieSeptember 6, 2009 at 11:59 AM

    Tulips remind me of spring! They are lovely!

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  15. GaelynSeptember 6, 2009 at 11:59 AM

    The tulips are beautiful. Must be spring.

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  16. Sylvia KSeptember 6, 2009 at 1:27 PM

    Exquisite flowers and words as always, Arija! Your beautiful blog lifts my spirits any time I visit! Thank you!

    Sylvia

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  17. NaturegirlSeptember 6, 2009 at 3:33 PM

    Arija! The tulip..symbols a new beginning in your garden of seasons! Spring a time of rebirth...I am in the Spring of my life even though it is Autumn here in my garden world! hugs xo

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  18. Laerte PupoSeptember 6, 2009 at 4:34 PM

    The tulips is very beautiful.
    Thank you for sharing.

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  19. Raph G. NeckmannSeptember 6, 2009 at 5:32 PM

    Oh, lovely tulips! Something to look forward to in the spring in a few months here!

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  20. EdithSeptember 6, 2009 at 6:13 PM

    what a beautiful tulip, nice color..

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  21. AprilSeptember 6, 2009 at 7:04 PM

    Beautiful tulips - it must be Spring!
    Lovely photo and words!

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  22. NanceSeptember 6, 2009 at 7:13 PM

    That's a nice shade of tulip, Arija. Nice framing on your photography too.

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  23. NormSeptember 6, 2009 at 7:20 PM

    tulip is a lovely flower, nice for church decoration, thanks for the visit...

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  24. Mrs. OSeptember 6, 2009 at 8:26 PM

    Beautiful photo and thanks for identifying the wild aster for me.

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  25. Pamela K HSeptember 6, 2009 at 10:18 PM

    Beautiful tulips. Message received about my Nasturtium post. Thanks for the visit.

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  26. Historical sites with charmineSeptember 6, 2009 at 10:51 PM

    True the cycle does go on.That is a splendid shot of the tulips!

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  27. Bradley HsiSeptember 6, 2009 at 11:04 PM

    Lovely tulip. How I hope that we are still 30. True enough, we still try in our mind.

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  28. XaviSeptember 6, 2009 at 11:15 PM

    Hi Arija,
    Beautiful blog and shots
    Thank you for visit my blog

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  29. Day4plusSeptember 6, 2009 at 11:16 PM

    Yes it is just too hard to choose just one. You did a perfect choice though.

    I love you Sky Watch pics. Odd clouds. MB

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  30. AnonymousSeptember 6, 2009 at 11:29 PM

    The sunlight falling on these is gorgeous! So bright and fresh and cheery :)

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  31. PrashansaSeptember 7, 2009 at 12:42 AM

    So bright and beautiful Tulips!

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  32. Maria BergSeptember 7, 2009 at 12:45 AM

    We say,
    when one door close at lease a window will open...MB

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  33. mimiSeptember 7, 2009 at 1:28 AM

    what a beautiful color of tulip flowers.

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  34. RedzlanSeptember 7, 2009 at 1:32 AM

    Lovely and beautiful lighting.
    Life a cycle.

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  35. TulipSeptember 7, 2009 at 2:42 AM

    lovely tulip flowers, my ever favorite.

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  36. SandyCarlsonSeptember 7, 2009 at 3:46 AM

    Flowers are a beautiful metaphor of how short, beautiful, and intense life is. And they are a reminder to live it and love it all now. Beautiful tulips, my friend.

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  37. diane bSeptember 7, 2009 at 4:49 AM

    A great capture of the 3 stages of life and yet so beautiful.

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  38. This Is My Blog - fishing guySeptember 7, 2009 at 5:55 AM

    Arija: It great to come into Spring with all the blooms to show.

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  39. RosamariaSeptember 7, 2009 at 11:00 AM

    I know that your birthday is near and I'll not be here, so I wish you a Happy Birthday, wishing you a lot of joy.

    Cheers from Brasil!

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  40. Cedar ...September 7, 2009 at 11:25 AM

    What an outstanding photo, Arija,.. I really like that brilliant orange against the stark black!

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  41. DeniseinVASeptember 9, 2009 at 6:02 AM

    The color of those tulips? So vibrant against the dark background. Just love this photo, thanks so much for sharing it.

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  42. RaceSeptember 10, 2009 at 7:16 PM

    simple beauty of tulips, i like the color, so pretty! The cycle is true, keeps me thinking that God made everything perfectly!

    http://racelyn.com/2009/09/todays-flowers-56-violets.html

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