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Wordless Wednesday: #Cool Flowers of Summer

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For Wordless Wednesday, let your images tell the story.

purple flowers
Purpletop Vervain
pink dahlia
Pink Dahlia
bumblebee on sweetpea
Bumblebee on Sweetpea

Sharing for Cee’s FOTD and Lens-Artists: Cool Colors

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“Let your soul stand cool and composed before a million universes.” – Walt Whitman

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60 responses to “Wordless Wednesday: #Cool Flowers of Summer”

  1. Cee Neuner Avatar
    Cee Neuner

    Beautiful flowers Terri 😀

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Cee 💜

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  2. Maria Avatar
    Maria

    I especially LOVE the first photo, such clarity!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Maria! I might have used my camera for that one 🙂

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  3. photobyjohnbo Avatar
    photobyjohnbo

    Lovely flowers, and cool, Terri!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, John!

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  4. Bernie Avatar
    Bernie

    The beauty of summer!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Yes! I’m ready for autumn now!

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      1. Bernie Avatar
        Bernie

        After this weekend!

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  5. Graham Avatar
    Graham

    Love the top one with the raindrops.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Graham, I think that first flower is one I photographed in Hilo at the bioreserve.

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  6. Toni Pike Avatar
    Toni Pike

    Exquisite – this is my favourite colour!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Toni! You’ve made a good choice in favorite colors 💜

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  7. Linda Schaub Avatar
    Linda Schaub

    The flowers are pretty Terri and I felt refreshed seeing the water droplets on the petunia. My favorite was the bumblebee covered in pollen.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Linda! The bumble is quite popular today 🐝

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      1. Linda Schaub Avatar
        Linda Schaub

        It’s all that glitter it is sporting!

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  8. sustainabilitea Avatar
    sustainabilitea

    It’s always a joy to see beautiful flowers so thanks for that.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank YOU, Janet!

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  9. Susanne Swanson Avatar
    Susanne Swanson

    Awesome flower photos!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you Susanne! Duncan Gardens and my own backyard did a good job, LOL

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  10. bushboy Avatar
    bushboy

    A flowering wonderful Wednesday Terri

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      You betcha, thanks, Brian!

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  11. WORDLESS Wednesday.Natures Colour. – willowdot21 Avatar
    WORDLESS Wednesday.Natures Colour. – willowdot21

    […] part of Hugh’s , Melinda and Terri […]

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  12. Wandering Dawgs Avatar
    Wandering Dawgs

    Terri, I love your beautiful flowers!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Beth! I’m glad I caught the purple vervain 2 weeks ago.

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  13. Egídio Avatar
    Egídio

    Simply gorgeous, Terri. These are beautiful images and close-ups/macros.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Many thanks, Egidio! I’m thrilled to have a couple of these in my own garden!

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  14. cindy knoke Avatar
    cindy knoke

    Lovely.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Cindy 🙂

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  15. Sofia Alves Avatar
    Sofia Alves

    Glorious, Terri!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Sofia!🪻

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  16. Retirement Reflections Avatar
    Retirement Reflections

    So beautiful! Thank you for helping to keep our summer alive!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Donna, I’m trying!

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  17. Tina Schell Avatar
    Tina Schell

    Excellent double-dipping Terri! Your purples are beautiful – love the bee ❤️

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Tina! I’m quite proud of the bee 🐝

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  18. JohnRH Avatar
    JohnRH

    Beauties! I love that pollinated bee!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, John! The bumble bee is the winner today 🙂

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  19. Debbie D. Avatar
    Debbie D.

    Love the colours and the bee!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Debbie! Bees are tenacious to the flowers and so am I, LOL. The vervain was taken at the Manito Park garden recently!

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  20. robertawrites235681907 Avatar
    robertawrites235681907

    Gorgeous pictures, TErri.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Robbie! The dahlia and purple vervain are brand new pics!

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  21. seaangel4444 Avatar
    seaangel4444

    Spectacular, Terri!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Cher!

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  22. Anne Sandler Avatar
    Anne Sandler

    Great cool photos Terri! Love that black bumble bee.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Anne! I was thrilled catch that bee so close 🙂

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      1. Anne Sandler Avatar
        Anne Sandler

        I’ve only caught two in a photo. They are rare here.

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      2. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
        Terri Webster Schrandt

        What’s funny is I caught that bee on the sweetpea up by Placerville a few years ago.

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  23. lifelessons Avatar
    lifelessons

    A sweet story told!!!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thanks, Judy! The last breaths of summer!

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  24. willowdot21 Avatar
    willowdot21

    These are all so beautiful 💜💜💜

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      I knew you might like these, Willow. Isn’t that purple vervain so pretty?

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      1. willowdot21 Avatar
        willowdot21

        It’s the most glorious I have ever seen 💜💜💜

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      2. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
        Terri Webster Schrandt

        I wonder if I can get them to grow in my garden?

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      3. willowdot21 Avatar
        willowdot21

        Thetes really no reason why you shouldn’t 💜💜💜

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  25. Cathy Avatar
    Cathy

    Gorgeous flowers, Terri and a great shot of the bee!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Cathy! I still have a few more floral shots from my trip to the Duncan Gardens. The dahlia is mine, though.

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  26. Jacqui Murray Avatar
    Jacqui Murray

    No words required.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thanks, Jacqui! Soon these will be nice memories.

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  27. Tofino Photography Avatar
    Tofino Photography

    gotta love the Bumbles!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      He was a BIG bumble, Wayne. I still don’t see how they can fly!

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