I Stare at Naked Ladies… and Other Flowers!

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I Stare at Naked Ladies… and Other Flowers!

August 18, 2017

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Sunflower and worm love a summer day — See the green worm in the bottom left?

Nothing is more distracting on my walks with the dogs than the lovely flowers I see all around me. Even in my somewhat mundane neighborhood, many folks plant some wonderful flowers. Intent on walking a large number of steps, I have to STOP for several photo ops.

Amaryllis Belladonna (aka Naked Ladies) lose their leaves in summer, hence their nakedness!

The Weekly photo challenge theme is Ooh, Shiny! “Diversions, distractions, and delightful detours.”

Sometimes I take my Lumix camera with me, but lately, while walking two dogs, I end up just taking my mobile phone. I managed to capture a lovely bouquet of flowers in this post.

Ever in the pursuit of awesome photos, I have been known to actually be talking on my phone then tell the person I’ll call him or her back so I can get that photo!

All the flowers of all the tomorrows are in the seeds of today, Indian Proverb

August is the best time of year to see sunflowers—my favorite! August is also the best time to see the amaryllis belladonna in bloom (aka “Naked Ladies).

Enjoy the show!

Have a wonderful week!

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amommasview

Sep 2, 2017 at 7:32 pm

This is such a beautiful post…

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Sep 2, 2017 at 8:34 pm
  
  Thanks, Sandra!
  
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lisadorenfest

Aug 31, 2017 at 9:00 pm

Lovely flower photos. Totally miss those naked ladies! And oh those beautiful sunflowers

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Michele

Aug 24, 2017 at 7:53 am

Your title definitely caught my eye! I am drawn to flowers, too. This past weekend we visited a 9 acres sunflower farm. They were just a bit past prime, but it was awe inspiring to see thousands of beautiful faces facing east in the morning light!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Aug 24, 2017 at 2:31 pm
  
  It does grab attention, doesn’t it? I would LOVE to visit a sunflower farm. I’m hoping to plant some in my backyard for next summer!
  
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dray0308

Aug 23, 2017 at 5:58 am

Reblogged this on Dream Big, Dream Often.

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athelenerose

Aug 22, 2017 at 7:18 pm

Your photographs are beautiful. My neighborhood is full of naked ladies too. I wonder if the rain we got this year had anything to do with it. The eclispe is over, I look forward to your photos. We were fogged in so didn’t get to see it. But the change in light was awesome.

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Aug 23, 2017 at 7:25 am
  
  Thank you! I didn’t get the photos I hoped for, but I got a couple of the crescent shadows that played on the ground. Sorry to hear about the clouds. I’m slightly mad at myself for not making the 9 hour trip north to Salem oregon to see it in totality. Maybe in 2014 in Texas 🙂
  
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estelea

Aug 22, 2017 at 1:21 am

That’s what I call shiny 🙂 Beautiful ones Terry, so vibrant! THanks for sharing, wish I had a bouquet of them all here !

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Olga

Aug 21, 2017 at 7:43 pm

Loved your post, Terri. So wonderful! ❤ The words of the Indian proverb were welcoming to me in my time of transition. 🙂

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Aug 21, 2017 at 8:05 pm
  
  Thanks, Olga! It’s amazing how a good image and quote can make our day 🙂
  
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  1. Olga
    
    Aug 21, 2017 at 8:22 pm
    
    ❤
    
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dgkaye

Aug 21, 2017 at 5:14 pm

Gorgeous flowers my friend. Thanks for the cheery post. 🙂

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Aug 21, 2017 at 5:38 pm
  
  Thanks and your welcome, Deb!
  
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  1. dgkaye
    
    Aug 21, 2017 at 6:12 pm
    
    🙂
    
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Aug 20, 2017 at 9:53 pm

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Donna

Aug 20, 2017 at 7:02 am

Brilliant photos, Terri. And that little, green worm makes your feature shot even more remarkable! I’m impressed that you captured many of these shots with your iPhone!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Aug 20, 2017 at 9:48 am
  
  Thanks, Donna! Some people might be more impressed that I used a Samsung Galaxy 😉
  
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Frank Simpson

Aug 20, 2017 at 6:29 am

Ah….SUNFLOWERS! I have a really strange one in the grove at the moment. A bud blooming WITHIN another bloom. May post some pixs after it is done. It appears to be a mix of a Great Russian and a Honey Bear. A product of the bees from last year? 🙂

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Aug 20, 2017 at 9:50 am
  
  Yes, I’m jealous of your yard full of sunflowers! Maybe you can shoot it during the eclipse tomorrow for added interest! 😉
  
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Liesbet

Aug 19, 2017 at 11:47 am

Beautiful flowers and impressions, Terri. And, a perfect title. 🙂

I have stopped watching the news, but I did hear about the solar eclipse. 🙂 Hopefully, we get to see some of it here in New Mexico as well. The owners of the place we are currently taking care of are on a trip to see the eclipse in Portland, OR. It appears to be a big event. My best friend from Belgium is also in the country with her whole family to witness the very same thing.

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Aug 19, 2017 at 5:06 pm
  
  Thank you, Liesbet, I think anyone inside the US will see the eclipse to some degree. My daughter went to Portland, too, so she is taking some photos for me.
  
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Hugh’s Views and News

Aug 19, 2017 at 3:57 am

Phew! That was a close call. I wondered if your blog at been hacked when I read that title. Beautiful flowers, Terri. I like sunflowers as well. However, my partner thinks they are quite creepy because of the way they turn and follow the sun across the sky. Enjoy the show next week.

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Aug 19, 2017 at 7:59 am
  
  Heehee, thanks Hugh! Don’t they teach us to use an attention-grabbing headline in Blogging 101? I admit I had a ton of views on this one, LOL! I wonder how the sunflowers will behave during our eclipse Monday? They will be very confused!
  
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  1. Hugh’s Views and News
    
    Aug 19, 2017 at 8:28 am
    
    They do indeed, and not just them, Terri 😀 I see it all over blogland – write an attention grabbing headline. One of the most important of all the blog tips.
    
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Mabel Kwong

Aug 19, 2017 at 3:15 am

It can be distracting walking dogs because sometimes they’d see something and run after it all of a suddenly – and you don’t usually see it coming 😀 Beautiful flowers on your walk. So many of them, and it looks like they came out to enjoy the summer sunshine. It’s winter here in Australia and we’re having dreary weather and don’t think we can see the eclipse 🙂

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Aug 19, 2017 at 7:56 am
  
  Hi Mabel, I bet you are happy to be getting into spring soon! My dogs distracted me so much, two weeks ago, I tripped and fell and broke a small bone in my hand. I definitely didn’t see that one coming 😦
  
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  1. Mabel Kwong
    
    Aug 20, 2017 at 3:58 am
    
    I hope your hand is getting better! The dogs did sound awfully excited from the sounds of it. Hope your fall has plenty of colourful leaves coming your way…and maybe your dogs will like them too 😉
    
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  2. Terri Webster Schrandt
    
    Aug 20, 2017 at 9:53 am
    
    Getting there, Mabel! We’ll see how Brodie handles his first fall leaves, he’ll probably chase them and eat them!
    
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Shallow Reflections

Aug 19, 2017 at 2:29 am

The first photo you took of the ‘naked ladies’ looks like a little fairy house inside the flower. These are beautiful! Did you take them with your camera or your phone? I’m assuming your camera but the cameras in phones are amazing these days. Love your quotes too.

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Aug 19, 2017 at 7:55 am
  
  How observant of you and thank you so much! Now I gotta go look 🙂 I took the sunflowers with my camera and the naked ladies with my phone last year while we were in Morrow Bay in Central California. My new Samsung S7 Edge has an even better camera than tho older one I used.
  
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Retirementallychallenged.com

Aug 18, 2017 at 6:34 pm

Beautiful flowers! I’m not sure what the percentage is of the eclipse that we will see here, but I’m ready. I don’t have special glasses so we’ll do that trick with the two pieces of white paper… then google the images other, better situated, photographers take.

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Aug 18, 2017 at 9:58 pm
  
  I think the US will see a good show!
  
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Sharon Bonin-Pratt

Aug 18, 2017 at 4:06 pm

These are sumptuous images of flowers – naked or not. (I find myself looking for new words to express how wonderful your photography is – what it shows of the world.

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Aug 18, 2017 at 6:26 pm
  
  Well, sumptuous works for me and I’m very flattered, Sharon, thank you!
  
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D. Wallace Peach

Aug 18, 2017 at 12:37 pm

Beautiful flowers, Terri. Enjoy the eclipse! We’re ready for it in Oregon, too.

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Aug 18, 2017 at 12:43 pm
  
  Thank you! Are you ready for the influx of tourists? My daughter is travelling up to Beaverton tomorrow, luckily staying with family. Hope you get some great photos!
  
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  1. D. Wallace Peach
    
    Aug 18, 2017 at 12:59 pm
    
    I’m heading “down” a little to meet my brother for the full eclipse. About a 90 minute drive normally. I’m leaving the house at 3 AM – giving myself 6 hours. (With cooler, blankets, and a good book).
    
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fearlessinjesuschrist

Aug 18, 2017 at 9:24 am

Beautiful! I was wondering if you had a chance yet to read my book. Do you have any feedback for me?

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Aug 18, 2017 at 9:43 am
  
  Hi JoAnne, thanks! I have not had the chance to read your book yet, it’s definitely on my TBR!
  
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  1. fearlessinjesuschrist
    
    Aug 18, 2017 at 9:43 am
    
    OK, I hope it blesses you!
    
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Judy E Martin

Aug 18, 2017 at 8:51 am

Oh these are beautiful, Terri. I love sunflowers too, and that quote by Helen Kellen is perfect! Thanks for such a cheery post 🙂

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Aug 18, 2017 at 9:40 am
  
  Aww, thanks, Judy!
  
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robbiesinspiration

Aug 18, 2017 at 8:21 am

Absolutely wonderful photographs, Terri. Well worth cutting a conversation short for [wink].

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Aug 18, 2017 at 8:40 am
  
  Love that! Thanks, Robbie!
  
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Abrie Joubert

Aug 18, 2017 at 8:17 am

Thanks for baring all!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Aug 18, 2017 at 8:41 am
  
  LOL!
  
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Terri, Reclaiming Hope

Aug 18, 2017 at 8:06 am

Now I finally know what is growing in my back yard. I have a lot of naked ladies back there! Beautiful photos!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Aug 18, 2017 at 8:42 am
  
  Thank you, Terri, and I’m jealous! You are lucky!
  
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bettylouise31

Aug 18, 2017 at 7:30 am

Great pictures! Yes, we are near the area of total sight. Looking forward to it. Have safety glasses already.

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Aug 18, 2017 at 8:43 am
  
  Enjoy the eclipse, BL!
  
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Marje @ Kyrosmagica

Aug 18, 2017 at 7:16 am

Cheeky headline! Lovely flowers Terri. Xx

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Aug 18, 2017 at 8:43 am
  
  thanks, Marje!
  
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Jodie

Aug 18, 2017 at 7:04 am

Oh, you are a funny lady, Terri!! And what gorgeous photos!!
XOXO
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Aug 18, 2017 at 8:43 am
  
  Haha, thanks, Jodie!
  
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