Sunny Sunflower Sends
Sunshine to your Soul
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2024 Floral Friday: July 5th —- Colouring Flowers #27
Category: #FOTD
2024 FOTD: 07.04
Hospital Gardens
Huntersville Oaks
Huntersville Oaks is a short-term nursing and rehabilitation facility located in Huntersville, North Carolina. Huntersville is in northern Mecklenburg County just north of Charlotte, North Carolina.
My paternal grandfather stayed here receiving short-term medical care during the summer of 1980. When he was released, my dad took him back to his home in Great Falls, South Carolina.
Photo Credit:©️1980 Nornal H. Waters (my dad) … All Rights Reserved.
Camera: Minolta XG-7 35mm
Digitally converted using Wolverine digital converter.
Location: Gardens at Huntersville Oaks; Huntersville, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
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2024 Numbers Game #28 — 149
Judy’s Numbers Game can bring about interesting results and insights from those who choose to participate. The challenge is alive, let’s join the fun. In searching for the #149 and its variations the results that popped are displayed below in this post.
#149. Around the Greenway
#149 Deviations Around Gastonia
Photo Credit:©️2024 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.
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2024 OWS: 06.30 — Star
Star Reflections
Debbie’s One Word Sunday’s word this week is Star. Here are my interpretations on Star for this week’s challenge.
Using a Star Filter
Canon Photography
Altura ⭐️ Star✨ Filters
Star Reflections
in Robinwood Lake
Star Flowers
Eastern Bluestar
Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge
Photo Credit: 2024 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.
Cameras: Canon EOS Rebel T3i and iPhone 14 Pro Max
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2024 Macro Monday: 07.01
Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus
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2024 Cell Pic Sunday: 06.30
Tuscarora Crape Myrtle
Whatsoever is Lovely Challenge-2024 Week 26
Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge
Photo Credit:©️2024 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.
Camera: iPhone 14 Pro Max
Location: New Hope Acres; Gastonia, North Carolina, USA
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2024 Weekend FOTD: 06.29/30 —— Zinnia
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2024 Floral Friday: 06.28 —Colouring Flowers #26
Flowers, Fruit, & Birds
Via Zen Color App
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Don’t Be Square —- Enjoy Plants Thriving
Plants Thriving
Around the Neighbourhood
AKA Annual Sowthistle,
Common Sowthistle
Grape Velvet
AKA Lemon Daylily, Lemon Lily,
Yellow Daylily
AKA the Spear thistle, Bull thistle,
or Common thistle
AKA Prairie fleabane, Daisy fleabane, Common Eastern fleabane
Sunday Stills: June-Plant Life
Photo Credit:©️2024 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.
Camera: iPhone 14 Pro Max
Location: Huntingtowne Neighbourhood; Gastonia, North Carolina, USA
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2024 FOTD: 06.25
Plumeria
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2024 Macro Monday: 06.24
Delicious Delectable Devoured
Common Eastern Bumble Bee
Photo Credit:©️2024 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.
Camera: iPhone 14 Pro Max.
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2024 Weekend FOTD: 06.22/23
Hydrangea Nikko Blue
Photo Credit:©️Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved
Camera: iPhone 14 Pro Max
Location: Huntingtowne Neighbourhood; Gastonia, North Carolina, USA
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2024 Floral Friday: Colouring Flowers #25
Pot of Flowers & Strawberries
Via Zen Color App
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Floral Trio of Roses
Floribunda Rosa ‘Europeana’
Tried to create water droplets on petals.
This is the effect I received.
with a touch of splash
One-to-Three Photo Processing Challenge-June 2024
Photo Credit:©️2024 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved
Camera: iPhone 14 Pro Max
Location: Huntingtowne Neighbourhood; Gastonia, North Carolina, USA
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2024 OWS: June 16 — Green
Green in the Garden
Debbie’s One Word Sunday-Green
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2024 Macro Monday: 06.17
Lantana camara
Wild-type Spanish flag
(Lantana camara)
Lantana camara, commonly known as lantana or shrub verbena, is native to Central and South America but has naturalized in much of the southeast United States.
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2024 Silent Sunday: 06.16
Raised Garden Display
San Diego County Fair
Del Mar, California
Photo Credit:©️2024 Ron May … All Rights Reserved
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2024 Weekend FOTD: 06.15/16
Gladioli
Large-flowered
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2024 Floral Friday: Colouring Flowers #24
Coloured by Me
Via Zen Color app
God Bless. Enjoy Nature. Take time to Smell the Roses. Thank you for sharing your time and thoughts with me. I appreciate y’all.
Playing the Numbers Game #25
The number for Judy’s Numbers Game this week is 146. Time to play.
(Erigeron strigosa)
Anne Springs Close Greenway
Anne Springs Close Greenway
Schiele Museum
Schiele Museum
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2024 Macro Monday: 06.10
Buttonbush
Cephalanthus occidentalis
&
Eastern black swallowtail butterfly
on a Buttonbush
Photo Credit:©️2023 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.
Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T3i with Canon EF 75-300mm lens.
Location: Lake Haigler Entrance; Anne Springs Close Greenway; Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA
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2024 Weekend FOTD: 06.08/09
Brassica rapa
Brassica rapa
Photo Credit:©️2024 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.
Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T3i with Canon EF-S55-250mm lens
Location: The Farm; The Schiele Museum of Natural History; Gastonia, North Carolina, USA
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2024 Floral Friday: 06.07 —Colouring Flowers #23
Via Zen Color App
God Bless. Embrace joy, Seek out Light, and always Seek out the Sunlight in your life. Thank you for sharing your time and thoughts with me. I appreciate y’all.
2024 FOTD: 06.06 —
Hemerocallis ‘Cool Jazz’
Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge
Photo Credit:©️Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.
Camera: iPhone 14 Pro Max
Location: Huntingtowne Neighbourhood; Gastonia, North Carolina, USA
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2024 CosPhoChal: Beauty Thriving Down (Up) in the Meadows
Fabaceae Red clover
AKA the mower’s mushroom,
haymaker, haymaker’s panaeolus,
or brown hay mushroom
the Polyphemus moth,
is a North American member
of the family Saturniidae,
the giant silk moths.
Photo Credit: ©️2024 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.
Camera: iPhone 14 Pro Max
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Macro Monday: 06.03 —
Rubus occidentalis
is Blackberry Blackcap
Photo Credit:©️2024 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.
Camera: iPhone 14 Pro Max
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2024 Weekend FOTD: June 1/2
Zephyranthes atamasca
Rain lily, Atamasco lily, Zephyranthes atamasca, is a native Southeastern member of the regular “old” amaryllis family.
These were taken at Landsford Canal State Park while hiking the Canal Trail. The Canal Trail is an easy 1.5 mile hiking trail that runs alongside the Catawba River.
Whatsoever is Lovely Challenge-2024 Week 21
Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge
Photo Credit: ©️2022 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.
Camera: iPhone 13 Pro Telephoto lens.
Location: Canal Trail; Landsford Canal State Park; Catawba, South Carolina, USA
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2024 Floral Friday #21: 05.31 — Colouring Flowers
Via Happy Color App
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2024 FOTD: 05.29
Calopogon tuberosus
Simpson’s grass pink and it is in the Orchid family (Orchidaceae) grasspink (Calopogon tuberosus var. simpsonii).
The genus name “Calopogon” is Greek and means “beautiful beard.” It refers to the hairlike structures on the upper petal. It has a bulb-like corm that resembles a tuber, hence the name “tuberosus.” The slender grass-like leaves give rise to the name “grass pink.” It is a stunning wildflower.
Photo Credit:©️2023 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.
Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T3i with Canon EF-S18-55mm lens.
Location: Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden; Belmont, North Carolina, USA
God Bless. Take time to renew your body, mind, and spirit. Like the Garden we also need to renew ourselves to further our growth. Thank you for sharing your time and thoughts with me. I appreciate y’all very much.
2024 Macro Monday: 05.27
“Fried Egg”
(Romneya coulteri)
Aka the fried egg poppy
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2024 LAPC: Floral #2
Signs of Respect
Flowers are given or sent to funeral homes, services, and placed on graves as a sign of sympathy and respect. Have you ever considered why flowers are given? Who are the flowers are meant for? They are not for the deceased, but in a way they are.
So why do we send them? Why do we bring them to the graves of those we love and care deeply about?
Funeral Flowers are intended as a way to show our respect to the deceased. Sympathy Flowers go home with the family of the deceased. Flowers are for the survivors/surviving family members to know their deceased was loved and cared for as well as a sign of respect for the deceased.
[I remember the flowers in the upper right came back to my brother’s home after my mom’s service. He turned around and sent them home with my mom’s sister. I do not recall what happened to the rest of the flowers.]
Sending Flowers to a funeral is a means towards an expression of love, comfort, sympathy, and respect. The purpose of floral arrangements at a funeral are intended to honor the deceased, and show sympathy to the family. The flowers enable the mourners to feel like the deceased was cared for by many people close to them.
The placing of Cemetery Flowers or other objects on a grave marker or headstone is a way of paying your respects to the deceased. The flowers on a grave can show recognition of sacrifice of a deceased Veteran or admiration for a lost friend or family member. People have been leaving flowers on gravesites for thousands of years. In Ancient Rome they were used to create a comforting environment for the deceased spirit to wander around the grave.
I often bring flowers with me when I visit the graves of my family members and even place them on my grandparents & great grandparents graves when I visit the cemeteries. I try to honor the fallen soldiers by contributing to Wreaths Across America; an organization which places wreaths on the graves of fallen soldiers and deceased veterans.
Lens-Artists Challenge #301-Floral
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Monochrome Monday Madness in Flowers
AKA Indian shot
AKA Ranunculaceae, Kingcup
Rubus ‘Chester’
Photo Credit:©️2024 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.
Camera: iPhone 14 Pro Max
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2024 OWS: Playing Around the Hedge
Debbie’s One Word Sunday-Hedge
One to Three Photo Processing Challenge-May 2024
Becky’s Squares-Reconstructed (Processing)
Photo Credit:©️2019 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.
Camera: Apple iPhone XR Rear Camera
Location: Glencairn Garden; Rock Hill, South Carolina, USA
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2024 Weekend FOTD: Silently Burgeoning
(Kalmia latifolia)
Cee’s Weekend FOTD-2024.05.25/26
Becky’s Squares-Renew/Burgeoning
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2024 Floral Friday: Colouring Flowers #20
Via Zen Color App
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2024 Wordless Wednesday: 05.22
Lathyrus odoratus
Sweet Pea ‘Turquoise’
Lathyrus odoratus
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2024 FOTD: 05.21 —
Appalachian Ragwort
AKA Appalachian ragwort
Becky’s #SquareRenew – Burgeoning
Photo Credit:©️2024 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.
Camera: iPhone 14 Pro Max
Location: Greenway Stables Entrance; Anne Springs Close Greenway; Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA
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Whatsoever is Lovely for Sunny Sunday and Macro Monday 2024.05.19/20
the sunflower seed maggot
Whatsoever Is Lovely Challenge-2024 Week 19
Photo Credit: ©️2024 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.
Camera: iPhone 14 Pro Max
Location: Greenway Stables Entrance; Anne Springs Close Greenway; Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA
God Bless. Sending y’all my birthday wishes of happiness, good health, peace, and an abundance of love throughout 2024 and beyond. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with me. I appreciate y’all very much.
2024 Floral Friday: Colouring Flowers #19
Colored by Me
Via Zen Color App
Sunflowers are popular flowers especially during the summer. Have you ever considered what Sunflowers 🌻 represent? Here are a few things they represent:
- Long life and lasting happiness
- Good Fortune and Positive Opportunities
- Optimism and happiness – their vibrant yellow and orange colorful petals help to brighten your mood.
- Positivity and Strength
- Warmth, adoration, dedication and love for family members and friends
- Loyalty and Strong Bonds
- Friendship that lasts forever
God Bless. Embrace joy, Seek out Light, and always Seek out the Sunlight in your life. Thank you for sharing your time and thoughts with me. I appreciate y’all.
2024 CMMC: May — Pick a Topic from my Photo
Luckily we had a beautiful sunny day on Sunday which enabled me to capture plenty of signs, and shots with words in them as Cee’s CMMC – Pick a Topic from my Photo requests us all to post.
Our visit to Anne Springs Close Greenway is extremely accommodating in the aspect of Signs and various Objects with Words.
Signs can be found all around the Reconstructed Children’s Farm ..,
by Patterson Pond
Along all the various Trails …
In front of buildings such as The Hangar …
Or on and in front of an Historic Tack Shed …
And even in a flower bed informing everyone about the Sylvia Epps Baker Metal Sculpture.
Cee’s Midweek Madness Challenge-Pick a Topic from my Photo
Photo Credit:©️2024 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.
Camera: iPhone 14 Pro Max
Location: Greenway Stables Entrance; Anne Springs Close Greenway; Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA
God Bless. Thank you for visiting the Greenway with us. Thank you for sharing your time and thoughts with me. I appreciate y’all very much.
Squared “142” Numbers Game #21
This is my first time participating in Judy’s Number Game. My entry is being combined with Becky’s Squares Challenge
Getting out in nature always helps to renew my mind, refresh my spirit, and rejuvenate my soul. This view is from the side porch of the Gibson House.
On Sunday, Coleman and I drove into Fort Mill to visit the newly renewed and reconstructed Crandall Bowles Children’s Farm at the Anne Springs Close Greenway. The newly reconstructed children’s farm is accessible through the Greenway Stables Entrance. We are moving forward ( I know you can’t see our movements, but you can imagine them) to visit the Farm animals (chickens, rabbits, alpacas, and cattle.)
After visiting the farm animals, Coleman and I went back to the car to grab our snacks and put my backpack in it as my camera battery had died. So then I continued taking photos with my iPhone as we proceeded to Move Forward through the horse stables on towards the trails for a bit of hiking. We hiked along on the Dogwood Trail, made a loop onto Peach Loop to watch out over Lake Haigler before heading back to the car and home.
While gazing out over Lake Haigler, I reminisced for a short while remembering a time of apple picking, fresh apple cider, and fresh bread with a dollop of fresh homemade apple butter in Julian, California.
Now that I have your mouth watering for the delicious delightful aroma of fresh homemade apple delicacies, I trust you’ll have a wonderful rest of your weekend and a blissful weekend.
Judy’s Numbers Game Challenge – 142
Becky’s #SquareRenew – Renew-Reconstruct-Moving Forward
Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge
Photo Credit:©️2024 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.
Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T3i with Canon EF 75-300 mm and Canon EF-S18-55mm lenses.
Location: 1-3) Greenway Stables Entrance; Anne Springs Close Greenway; Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA; 4) Julian, California, USA
God Bless. Thank you for trekking along with us. Thank you for sharing your time and thoughts with me. I appreciate y’all very much.
Words for Thought #18
Exceptional Equestrians Program
Established in 1983 and
renamed in memory of Sylvia,
a loyal supporter of the
Anne Springs Close Greenway
from its inception.
Photo Credit: (c) 2024 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.
Camera: iPhone 14 Pro Max
Location: Greenway Stables Entrance; Anne Springs Close Greenway; Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA
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2024 Macro Monday: 05.13
Eastern tiger swallowtail
Photo Credit:©️2022 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.
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2024 Floral Friday: Colouring Flowers #18
Zen Color App
The Blue Iris is a symbol of Faith and Hope. They have been used at funerals as a symbol of sympathy since the times of Ancient Greek Mythology. The goddess Irish has been considered the link between heaven and earth, where she guides souls into the kingdom of heaven.
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2024 CMMC: May Denim Color
This week I chose a variety of photos from previous years I hope will meet Cee’s CMMC theme sufficiently.
Dotted Smartweed
with a “Denim Blue” Sky (2023)
a Deer Stand (2022)
one of the last pictures of my mom (2018)
Cee’s Midweek Madness Challenge: May – Denim Colors
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2024 FOTD: Castle Garden Flowers
Hearst Castle Garden
Photo Credit: ©️1969 Nornal H. Waters (my dad)… All Rights Reserved.
Camera: Minolta XG-7 with Kodak Ektachrome 35 mm slide film.
Location: Hearst Castle; San Simeon, San Luis Obispo County, California, USA
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Wordless Wednesday: 05.08
Be Wild
Be Square
Don’t Worry
Hugh’s Wordless Wednesday
Photo Credit:©️2024 Deb L.Waters … All Rights Reserved.
Camera: iPhone 14 Pro Max
Location: Gardner Park Neighborhood; Gastonia, North Carolina, USA
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Words for Thought #17
AKA Silverberry, Russian-olive
Photo Credit: (c) 2024 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.
Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T3i with Canon EF-S 18-55mm lens
Location: Gaston County Warlick Family YMCA; Gastonia, North Carolina, USA
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A Mixture of Oranges to Delight Your Senses
Counter Display
Anne Springs Close Greenway
Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA
common marigold
on my Spouse & Daughter
in 1995 at
Lake Fort Smith;
Lake Fort Smith State Park;
Mountainburg, Crawford County, Arkansas, USA
Weekly Prompts Color Challenge-Orange
Photo Credit: ©️Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.
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Floral Renewal Macro Monday
Hybrid Sweetbriar Rose
(Rosa ‘Lady Penzance’)
Photo Credit: ©️2024 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.
Camera: iPhone 14 Pro Max Ultra-wide Camera
Location: Gastonia, North Carolina, USA
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Gfpacificbee’s Insights & photography 