It may be mid-October but the remnants of summer are holding on. In the back garden the various sunflowers are hanging on while their neighbours wilt and die. In this post the flowers are defiantly casting a warm glow in the garden, despite the presence of arctic winds. I will have to see what seed can be saved for next year. I must admit I never realised that several types of sunflower existed, until one lot of mine starting springing up with flame-like petals rather than the bright golden yellow I had been expecting.
This is the first in a set of three, reflecting the most defiant of the sunflowers.
Twins
Emblazoned
Centre Stage
Black Heart
May your day be bright.
Meticulous Mick 
These are gorgeous Mick! Love the warm colors. Do you ever collect the seeds and eat them?
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Not to date, but we do use (or my wife does) sunflower seeds on our home-made muesli. It knocks the pants off the shop bought stuff. MM 😃
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What glorious shots of the sunflowers!
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Gorgeous MM.
I never knew there were different colours of sunflowers.
I think I learn something new every day when I read blogs from the other side of the world.
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I think we all do. This is a great way to see different countries and cultures….MM 🍀👍
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WOW! Love these pics.
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That is great news Grace, there will be more….MM 🍀
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Hey MM nice shots you have here! 🙂
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Thanks so much Dredd. Am only just starting so they should get better. 😉 If you haven’t already seen ‘Tears and Sunshine’ from Sunday then please do – it would be my favourite. Two in the one shot. Really appreciated that you took the time out to come over here and leave a comment. MM 🍀
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Gorgeous colors; they still have the glow of summer.
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Cheers Anarette, we must hook up again sometime. 😃
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Certainly would love to. Do you have anything in mind?
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Got a couple of others to sort out first, but will then be back to you. MM
(or you can jog my memory in a couple of weeks)
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Sounds good :).
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Love these! They are my favourite flower and I can’t wait for II and III!
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Thanks for the reblog Dale, really appreciated. MM 🍀
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Reblogged this on A Delectable Life and commented:
My favourite flower!
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Really vibrant,fiery colours! Yes , Summer does seem to be reluctant to let go this year. But it may shorten the winter for us 🙂
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Don’t mind the cold it’s continual wet that I abhor. MM 🍀
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Wonderful macro images, particularly that last one, The detail is incredible and as for those colours – just gorgeous.
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Once more, thank you for your kind comments WildSherkin. Parts II and III are ready to go (with part III my favourite). Best get back to job hunting. MM 🍀
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love Sunflowers
😉
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I really liked these ‘burnt orange’ ones. Enjoy your spring Brigid. MM 🍀
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yes they are special, still like the vibrant yellow though 🙂 I will enjoy the Spring, you enjoy the Autumn, both nice times of the year :)D *Brigid
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Such a vibrant, festive orange. Perfect for the season.
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I love these autumnal oranges and reds. Thanks for commenting La Vaga Bonde. MM 🍀
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Gorgeous colors Mick, I remember growing these as a child, they used to grow to great heights. But the good old Irish weather always took its toll, usually a big wind would take them down, 😦
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Cheers Ed. My garden is small and fully surrounded by a tall wall so a bit protected from the wind. 👍 However, it also tends to be rather shaded from the sun.👎 MM 🍀
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