Sunday, August 14, 2016

Sun & Moon to Swoon

http://free-flower-photos.blogspot.com/2012/06/moon-flower.html

sunflower
yellow, bright
flourishing, blossoming, growing
sun-kissed, light, romantic, night
glowing, intoxicating,unfolding
tendrils, white
moon-flower

http://free-flower-photos.blogspot.com/2012/06/moon-flower.html

Author's note: trying my hand at a Diamante
of course I put my own spin on it. Thanks
for visiting.

43 comments:

  1. A bloom of sun and moon to which one can swoon

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    1. The sun and moon both have alluring qualities.

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  2. Much like when you are falling in love you are as much moon as sun... wonderful

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  3. Beautiful. :)

    I especially like how the missing space before "unfolding" creates the word "gunfolding," which makes me think of folding up a ... gun. :)

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    1. Thank you for the visit and the interesting comment. "gunfolding"

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  4. Beautiful comparison of blooms to sun and moon, each one perfectly cast.

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    1. They are both beautiful flowers and encompass the power of the sun and moon as a source of light.

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  5. You have captured the sunflower in a VERY unique way!

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    1. Thanks Mary, well leave it to me to be different.

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  6. Night and day - in your own wonderful way (not that I can claim to know what Diamante means) ..I love the intoxicating spin you have given us.. Although sunflower is beautiful I think moonflower intoxicates us the most

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    1. The sunflower is always facing the sun, seeking the light The moon-flower's aroma draws us in to the magical powers of the moon.

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  7. I like how it blends and changes in the middle - well done!

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    1. Thanks Alex - an intoxicating cocktail made from both the sun and moon.

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  8. Such a vivid image you create!

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  9. A lovely cascade of words - a pleasure to read!

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  10. They are similar in ornamentation yet different in appearance. Diamante at its best opposites!

    Hank

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    1. The moon and sun are opposites much like the flowers. I think it is a full moon tonight.

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  11. a beautiful life journey from day to night, each with its glory...days' dazzle and vigor and night's calming down, soothing glow, fragrant with memories...so beautifully crafted...

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    1. Sumana - that is a lovely comment the beauty of day verses night. I like the calm of night sometimes.

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  12. A most lovely diamante :D

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    1. thank you Sanaa - the form was interesting to work with.

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  13. Ah, lovely how you lead from one to the other.

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    1. There is beauty in both, sun to moon, light to night

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  14. They're like the sun and moon, lovers!

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  15. Ah, the sunflower, that which is so resilient it'll even grow through concrete. That is pretty romantic, isn't it? Love the diamante.

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    1. Yes, it is that it can still grow though obstacles. That is romantic..

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  16. Really good from start to end, I like this form. Good images too

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  17. I admire the shift of blooms from sun to moon!

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    1. Thanks Grace, both blooms have their own beauty .

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  18. Apologies for being away
    I have returned another day
    To say
    Flower of sun
    Blending as one
    With flower of moon
    Glowing with nature's tune.

    Gary, Gary, nary contrary...

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    1. Hi Gary,

      No apology needed here my friend.

      Gary, Gary do you have these flowers in your garden?

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    2. My garden is now the view from my apartment. We are thinking of incorporating some sunflowers into the communal gardens, which I've been starting to sort out.

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    3. Sunflower and daisies are my favorites, a communal garden will be lovely...if anyone can sort it out you can.

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  19. I like the contrast in your words that mirror the contrast in the flowers.

    Thanks for your wishes.

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    1. You are quite welcomed Gail, that was a lovely birthday gift you gave.

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