Today's Flowers: To Start Anew

SandyCarlson November 13, 2011
From August 21, 2011

I said to myself, I have things in my head that are not like what anyone has taught me - shapes and ideas so near to me - so natural to my way of being and thinking that it hasn't occurred to me to put them down. I decided to start anew, to strip away what I had been taught. (Georgia O'Keeffe)



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  1. Sylvia K12:28 AM

    Exquisite capture and a very interesting quote from Georgia O'Keefe! And as to be expected -- I loved them both! Hope your weekend has gone well so far, Sandy! Enjoy!

    Sylvia

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  2. Sueann3:52 AM

    Loved the photo!! And the quote from Georgia is so appropriate for me today! Thanks
    Hugs
    SueAnn

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  3. Betty Manousos8:25 AM

    absolutely gorgeous photo!

    great capture and soo lovely colours!
    thanks so much for sharing.

    inspirational quote as well.

    betty

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  4. Arija8:31 AM

    Such intricate and delicate little flowers Sandy. I wonder what they are??

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  5. Hilary8:53 AM

    Lovely. Thank you for the summer reprieve.

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  6. Anonymous10:39 AM

    Very showy and pretty blooms. As for the quote...loved it!

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  7. Great Grandma Lin11:23 AM

    interesting quote, I love the paintings of Georgia O'Keefe...

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  8. imac11:50 AM

    Well captured Sandy.

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  9. Geraldine 12:02 PM

    I agree, an interesting post. thanks for this touch of color. we are having a grey and dismal day here in BC, one of many recently.

    Hugs, G

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  10. Geraldine 12:02 PM

    PS: Make that interesting quote. I'm thinking about this one...

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  11. George2:24 PM

    That's a beautiful photo and a very thought-provoking quote.

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  12. DeniseinVA6:00 PM

    I like Georgia O'Keefe and enjoyd her quote, thanks Sandy. Such a beautiful flower.

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  13. Viola6:45 PM

    Such lovely they are! Smell of a wonderful Summer time! :)

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  14. Unknown7:15 PM

    such a pretty flower, and a beautiful quote.

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  15. colleen10:18 PM

    Sometimes we've got to let go of what we think we know and follow our inner map.

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  16. Chubskulit Rose10:29 PM

    Lovely!

    Petunia is my entry, please come check it out. Thanks.

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  17. Kathie Brown12:36 AM

    Ah... a very good thought!

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  18. Cildemer6:02 AM

    A very beautiful image and a very nice quote! Not an easy task to strip away what one has been taught though;o)
    Thanks for sharing;o)

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    Have a nice and happy week****

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  19. Lisa at Greenbow6:54 AM

    Georgia knew what she was talking about. Pretty in pink today.

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  20. Yogi♪♪♪7:28 AM

    Ms. O'Keefe was an original. From cow bones, to skies, to flowers, she had the eye, and the skill to paint what was in her head.

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  21. Indrani11:43 AM

    Very well framed. Lovely flowers.

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  22. Pat1:13 PM

    They look very delicate.

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  23. Sallie (FullTime-Life)9:31 PM

    love the delicate flowers -- almost like flowers within a flower. And it fits with Georgia O's quote beautifully. (One of the best museums we ever visited was the one dedicated to her work in Santa Fe.)

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  24. The Write Girl11:19 PM

    Soft and sweet. I enjoyed this poem Sandy!

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  25. Zuzana3:55 PM

    Beautiful flower, such a treat to see it in the midst of the barren November.;) Love that quote too.;))
    xoxo

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