Summer photo shots.
We are now seeing the early signs of Autumn (Fall), and so strange.
Strange, as we are still in full summer here, but the seasons have become confused.
They reckon that there are many reasons for the seasons appearing earlier than "normal", most notably climate change, but as we have noted, another reason is the fierce storms that break out worldwide. Things like Typhoons and such, not to mention cyclones, and the situations that wake the volcanos up. What we know for sure is that nature has become angry about the abuse of mankind's pumping of toxic gasses into her lungs, and so she decided to send us some warmings. We can only hope that things will not deteriorate any further, as we have been warned.
An ideal venue for artists to spend a day painting.
What can I say? Some real majestic views.
An own short poem if I may.
They turn their faces to the sun,
and the birds can hear their hum.
To shine ever so heavenly bright,
as they smile in the sun's light.
To deliver healthy oily seeds,
at harvest for mankind's needs.
We are so blessed to take a slow walk in the wide-open spaces over here, and the closer that one gets to the mountains, the crispier the mountain air becomes. It is so nice to drink the fresh air through the nose into the lungs. No smog, no smoke and no other air pollutants, as only pure mountain air. And the views are simply breathtaking and out of this world. A real pleasure and sadly I cannot walk far anymore, as in the past we could walk for kilometers over here. Nowadays, I have to find a place to sit every hundred yards but that doesn't bother me, as I am determined not to let things get me down.
We love nature, and we have joined some of the nature clubs around here, but we are yet to gather on one of their walks and talks, as I cannot make it with my leg, but that doesn't stop us to show our support to their fights to keep the rivers and the environment clean. We just feel that everyone has a need to care for nature, as without it there would be no life on this planet. Thankfully, nature is very resilient, and I think that nature will still be around when all of mankind is gone. The way that things are now going with all the wars, shows that mankind in trying to protect itself, actually destroys itself. Just my own thoughts.
Such is life.
I hope you enjoyed the pictures and the story.
All words and photos by Zac Smith. All-Rights-Reserved.
Camera: Canon PowershotSX70HS Bridge camera.
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The scenery you show is so beautiful. I'm always amazed when I see sunflowers, they're so pretty with their vibrant colors.
Thank you, and we are also very fond of sunflowers, especially with their bright yellow colors.
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The view was beautiful, the mountains were so beautiful, and the clouds were so bright. And the sunflowers were absolutely gorgeous, with their vibrant colors.
Thank you, and we are certainly blessed with all of the landscapes over here so close to the mountains. The lovely sunflowers lend a great character to the pictures, and I am glad that you liked the post.
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Sunflowers are by far my favorite flowers. My mother grew that same variety in the yard when I was growing up, they bring back great memories! What an ideal area for a nice stroll in nature. It's a shame you can't walk as well as you used to, but the toll of age and injuries does finally catch up to us all. That motorcycle crash surely isn't helping you out now... But I love that determination to get out and not let it slow you down!
Fall is arriving with the sunflowers in full bloom. That's quite an operation they have with a pretty big field. Do they harvest the seeds for any particular purpose? I've never lived anywhere that grew sunflowers commercially, but I know they are used for oil and of course the seeds straight.
That is a gorgeous site though, I can see why a painter would be out there enjoying the day painting away. That must be a very relaxing hobby, I should take it up! Thanks for sharing the poem and beautiful pictures, enjoy those cooler fall temperatures!
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Glad that sunflowers are your favorite flower, and we also love them. Nice to have good childhood memories stirred up by some of my posts. Oh yeah, the toll does indeed take its revenge as we age, and I just have to live with it. The funny thing is that at times I still think I am in my 20's and then I do silly things that sprain the muscles. In the meantime, I am in my 70's and the body will keep reminding me about my age. Lol.
I do know that they sell fresh sunflowers before they go to seed to the flower shops, and I think that they have other uses for the seeds, but we will have to find out. What I do know is that they do have a very big horticultural section and have won many awards for the eco-friendly projects.
Ooh, yes, painting sounds like a good hobby for you to take up and doing so in nature is like a double dose of happiness. Unfortunately, we are not quite in fall yet, but early signs of it are starting to show. A slight bit too early according to previous seasons. But we hear there are changes in the weather patterns everywhere.
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