Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Needs


"Just living is not enough.  
One must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower."
~Hans Christian Andersen

I took a series of shots of this Gerbera daisy this morning, and this one sang to me.  It has the color and light I crave and that spring promises.  My friend Sande mentioned on her blog that we all seem to be craving sunshine a little more this year than usual.  It was a hard winter for so many.  May spring bring sunshine, freedom, and a little flower to everyone who needs it.

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15 comments:

  1. SherryMarch 23, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    I love gerbera daisies...they say "hello" and they say "smile" and this one is beautiful...I adore this colour!!!

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  2. CathiMarch 23, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    Amen to that, Gigi!! That is a beautiful photo of my very fave flower! Warm hugs, smiles and sunshine sent your way! xxoo

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  3. Scrappy GramsMarch 23, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    Perfect anecdote to winter blues!

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  4. bethMarch 23, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    thanks for adding some brightness to my grey and very cold day....and craving sunshine ? i'm beyond craving it....is there a word for that ?

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  5. My Farmhouse KitchenMarch 23, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    ~~~ beautiful...

    sending love from rainy and cold california

    kary and teddy
    xxx

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  6. Marilyn MillerMarch 23, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    Gorgeous light and color in that photo. This time of year I always crave sunshine. Even opened my door for a little while just to smell and feel the cool air. It was plenty cool, but oh the smell, divine.

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  7. MiaNostalgiaMarch 23, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    Wonderful picture! The flower, the light and the colors are beautiful! I love the gerbera daisies too :-)
    The last couple of days in Oslo have been great with sunshine and warm weather. Spring is finally here (I hope). Hopefully spring is coming your way too, soon.

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  8. windrock studioMarch 23, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    Oh, Gigi, the color combination here just makes me sigh deeply ... Thank you.

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  9. GretchenMarch 24, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    O the wisdom of Hans... and the beauty of a gerber daisy! Happy Spring to you! xo gg

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  10. ELKMarch 25, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    softness and focus all at the same time ..just lovely !!

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  11. Simply ColetteMarch 25, 2011 at 12:47 AM

    It's flawless! Just beautiful!

    -nicolette

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  12. Angie MuresanMarch 25, 2011 at 12:50 AM

    I stared at the photo for a long time, dear Gigi. I feel I can almost touch the softness of the petals.

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  13. Relyn LawsonMarch 25, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    Ahhhhh.... That is one of my most favorite quotes. And, oh, how I love your photographs.

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  14. CharMarch 27, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    love this soft sweet color

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  15. Simply Mel {Reverie}April 11, 2011 at 2:19 AM

    Dear Sweet Gigi ~

    I for one, and I know you agree, am welcoming Spring with WIDE open arms.

    Life has just been crazy! Although, I admit, I 'dialed out' a few days and let my fingers play in the dirt versus type on the keyboard. It did my soul good....now, it's catch-up time, but now this 'work' is filled with much more excitement since the 'play in the dirt' reprieve.

    Bisous,
    Melissa

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