Celebration by cdonohoue

Celebration

It won't be long. We had a frost warning this morning and a beautiful afternoon. I'm sorry I'm behind here but I've been outside - paying attention to what is slipping away. These hardy little souls are still blooming like crazy. This little one is trying really hard to pop it's center. I love it. It just screams "sunshine" and "warm" to me.

I just noticed that I am half way there on this project! It is a good time to tell all of you what a wonderful community you are. Every day I look forward to what I am going to share. You have graciously shared you tips and yourselves and I appreciate that so very much. You have also taught me that every day is better with a camera in my hands.
a fav ....This one really pops for me.... the color is so awesome.... Would love it as a picture in my house... it makes me happy
September 24th, 2012  
Half way?! Well done! So glad to have you on board - you've made the ride better for us too :) This is lovely - so vibrant and cheerful, just what we need
September 24th, 2012  
Beautiful capture Cathy!! I really like your composition and the how the background colors compliment the flower!
September 24th, 2012  
Oh I see what you mean by popping it's inside! Those spots of black are new thingies developing! The color is supreme! I agree what you say about - every day!
September 24th, 2012  
A most beautiful shot, Cathy - lovely and soft, beautiful colors and tones. Our morning temps here in the sunny south were in the 40's - it felt great!
September 24th, 2012  
I love the way the orange pops against the blue background. Beautiful! FAV for me.
September 24th, 2012  
A lovely warm bright shot. It makes me smile!
September 24th, 2012  
I just love blue and orange together, beautiful photo Cathy... yes, make the most of the last throes of summer, it won't be around for much longer. We've had wind, rain, cold and grey here in the UK today with areas up north being flooded :(
September 24th, 2012  
Well done to be past half way Cathy, all downhill for you now!
September 24th, 2012  
I love the softness of this, A fave :)
September 24th, 2012  
Such bright contrasting colors!
September 24th, 2012  
Pam
I love that orange against the blue background. Beautiful!
September 24th, 2012  
Stunning Cathy & lovely sentiments & I totally agree with all of them!
September 24th, 2012  
Beautifully shot flower, and love what you have written. Every day is definitely better with a camera in your hands!
September 24th, 2012  
Love the orange.

Congrats on getting half way!
September 24th, 2012  
Oh love the background to this orange beauty!
September 24th, 2012  
niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice
September 24th, 2012  
and fav =)))
September 24th, 2012  
Absolutely gorgeous shot. Wow. A definite fav for me.
September 25th, 2012  
Beautifully composed and shot!
September 25th, 2012  
Beautiful flower. By all means, enjoy the beautiful afternoons while you can.
September 25th, 2012  
Beautiful capture. Love the composition, love the focus,love all the detail in that centre and love the colour in the background. Fav
September 25th, 2012  
@photos222 It made me happy, too. Thank, Sybil.
@filsie65 Thanks for the kind words.
@skipt07 Thank you, Skip.
@maggiemae They are new - we do agree, Maggie.
@soboy5 We were in the 40's this a.m. Surprised that you were.
@clmiller Thank you, Caren. I appreciate it.
@windridge It makes me smile. My fav flower.
@jackie8 It will curtail your golfing soon I'm afraid.
@seanoneill Don't say that Sean! Up, Up and Away.
@michelleyoung Thank you Michelle. I appreciate that.
@grammyn That it is. Forgot to tell you I was glad that you were back here again!
@pammerritt Thank you Pam
@happypat Funny how a group of people can just click.
@tishpics And around people that enjoy that same feel.
@nadaa Thanks Nada. Hope to make it to the end!
@httpgeffed Thank you Colleen.
@sarra Thank you! And for the fav!
@yonnie Thank you Yvonne. Much appreciated.
@timandelke Thanks Elke.
September 25th, 2012  
Vee
This is beautiful and artful (as always)! Congrats on getting to the halfway point!
September 25th, 2012  
Not just this photo, but all your photos, show that you see the best in the world about you! Keep 'em coming!
September 25th, 2012  
Beautiful shot.
September 25th, 2012  
love the vibrant colour... but yeah, not long now... it's getting quite chilly here too! congrats on being half way there!
September 25th, 2012  
better to be a part of life and catch up here whenever! this is beautiful...nice dof
September 25th, 2012  
Gorgeous shot, Cathy. Great dof and love the blue-green background against that bright orange blast.
September 25th, 2012  
Spectacular shot! & Fabulous colors!
September 25th, 2012  
Lyn
lovely, Cathy. . .can't wait to get home.
September 25th, 2012  
Wonderful orange color! Beautiful shot of this pretty flower. Congratulations on being halfway through your project! 8)
September 25th, 2012  
Congratulations Cathy and when you finish it will almost be spring again!! Beautiful sunny colours
September 25th, 2012  
This is Beautiful Cathy and an Instant Fav! Congrat's on your being halfway through..im only 99ish left to go!!!
September 25th, 2012  
Its like a bouquet ready to happen in the centre - love the colour!!
September 25th, 2012  
Beautiful close up and composition.
September 25th, 2012  
PP Cathy!! Well done.
September 25th, 2012  
Beautiful colour,really pops out,lovely shot!!
September 25th, 2012  
Nice capture, great colour !
September 25th, 2012  
What fabulous color! Beautiful shot.
September 25th, 2012  
Beautiful composition! Love the colours!
September 25th, 2012  
Congrats on the PP!
September 25th, 2012  
@vskolnik Thank you!.
@dauber You have no idea how you have touched me. That is what I try for.
@janets Thank you Janet.
@northy I hate the cold and get colder the older I get...
@vickisfotos Thanks for understanding!
@girlie Thanks Robin. Blast is right.
@paintdipper Thanks so much Junan.
@lyno I bet you can't. My prayers are still with you and your family.
@myautofocuslife Thank you, Livia.
@fannyb Now that is the way to look at it - if I can think of something to take a picture of in the winter
@ellimae Thank you Ellen and thanks for the fav.
@michelle58 I love watching these things open.
@anazad511 Thanks Ana.
@tishpics Thanks Pat. I didn't know that!
@carolmw Thank you Carol.
@stephaniedc Thanks Stephanie.
@beba8162 Thanks. One of my favorite flowers.
@ekaterina Thank you Katrinka.
September 25th, 2012  
Beautiful shot!
September 25th, 2012  
gorgeous shot... love the yellow against the blue.
September 26th, 2012  
beautiful capture and focus
September 26th, 2012  
wow what a beautiful flower and a awsome Orange colour Cathy FAV.
September 26th, 2012  
Love your message. The photo is beautiful, I really like the background.
September 26th, 2012  
cathy i LOVE the colors in this shot!!!!! and it is so pretty! fav!
September 26th, 2012  
this is really beautiful fav
September 26th, 2012  
Cathy, this is stunning! The colors are so bright and beautiful!
September 26th, 2012  
This truly is stunning! Fav from me!
September 26th, 2012  
Beautiful shot
September 27th, 2012  
Simply fabulous, the colours are sublime!
September 30th, 2012  
Gorgeous colours! Congrats on halfway. :)
October 1st, 2012  
Awesome contrast of colours!!
October 1st, 2012  
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