Saturday, August 14, 2010

Fire Dance


Blanket Flower (Gaillardia aristata)

For those who like a closer view of flowers visit Macro Flowers Saturday.

32 comments:

Kel said...

That is such a beautiful flower! My daughter (4) just asked why we don't have flowers like that. :) I was just stopping by to invite you to join our spotlight Saturday Blog Hop. Link up your own blog and also spotlight your favorite blog you'd like to share with everyone. I hope to see you there! Have a fantastic weekend!

Kel
www,betweenthelines-kel.com

maiaT said...

Beautiful flower and the title fits well too. The petals really look like flames.
Have a great weekend!

Stratoz said...

love these flowers as to why I have success at my school garden but not at home is a mystery

Judy said...

I love gaillardia! They are almost as cheerful as sunflowers! And I always love seeing the tiny details!

Sandra said...

I would love to see the ground covered in a blanket of these firey looking flowers. just plain gorgeous!

Madi and Mom said...

What a beautiful flower does this grow locally? Love the brillant colors.
Happy Saturday
Madi and Mom

fredamans said...

Gorgeous!

BJ Roan said...

Great title, it's a perfect fit. Love the angle of the shot.

Jodi Whisenhunt said...

Sensational photography! Got any Disney pics? I may need to talk to you about sharing them with www.magicalmouseschoolhouse.com, where Disney IS school :)

Jodi Whisenhunt said...

And P.S. I found you at Saturday Social!

Betsy from Tennessee said...

Beautiful macro, Judy... That that title really fits the colors in that flower. WOW!!!
Hugs,
Betsy

Janneke said...

What a great colors in the flower.
Awesome shot!

Janneke X

jabblog said...

A swathe of gaillardia would look like the glowing embers of a fire.
Beautiful!

Tes said...

I love the progression of color here, Judy! Amazing! :)

The Retired One said...

It sure DOES look like a firedance with all those wonderful oranges, yellows and reds!

Naturedigital said...

Beautiful vibrant colors.
Costas

Bossy Betty said...

Love, love, love this!

Ginny said...

Breathtaking as usual, Judy! and I love the title you gave it just as much!!

Pat Tillett said...

A beauty!

TC said...

I wonder where the name came from, Indians around a campfire? Beautiful macro!

AL said...

Wow Judy, that looks like a big flower and hot too!

Icy BC said...

What a firery colors! Gorgeous, Judy!

Erin Wallace said...

What a gorgeous flower and a perfect shot!

xo Erin

Things Sent My Way said...

Such a beautiful sight at the other end of the blog hop. Beautiful.

hip-chick said...

Look at at those colors! Beautiful.

DoanLegacy said...

Gorgeous bloom with such bright colors!

leavesnbloom said...

Firedance describes it perfectly - great macro

The Words Crafter said...

How beautiful, I love all those colors! Makes me think of fall....if I could grow flowers, I'd grow these!!!!

Marianne said...

Good morning! I'm a new follower from the Sunday Social!

You take amazing pictures! I wish I had flowers like that in my yard!

Lucy's Human
http://lucyshuman.blogspot.com

Self Sagacity said...

Beautiful shot Judy. The colors are so vivid and strong!

Carol said...

Great shot!! Love the color contrast. Another of my favorite flowers.

The Japanese Redneck said...

Great title, matches the photo perfectly.