Dismal day? Hopefully these will brighten your mood!

After growing some Sunflowers for the first time (probably since being a kid) they are without a doubt in my top 5 favourite flowers ever. They give off such a happy fun vibe and I love how the centre just appears to be keeping a watchful eye on everything you do. It was such a joy to photograph these and it's just a shame they are not around in the dismal, damp, dark winter days that are up and coming.
They almost look like they could be novelty sunglasses :))

[Tricia O'Donnell]

Beautiful capture love sun flower

[Gerry]

glorious Darren Instant Fav

[Darren Juden]

@gerry Thanks Gerry :)
Have a great day - I'm off to a butterfly farm later, so should get some good shots in!

[Hazel]

Instant fav for this unparalleled shot, Darren - I love sunflowers too - no need to brighten me up today though as it's our wedding anniversary - see my post!

[Gerry]

enjoy Darren have a great Day

[Hazel A]

Lovely cheering shot. Look forward to the butterfly posts

[Paul "Snapchap" Everest]

A very cheerful shot indeed Mr J. Seeing as we have dark, grey and soggy outside, this was just what I needed to perk me up.

[Richard]

this is brilliant

[Darren Juden]

@steampowered Happy to oblige!

[pauline briges]

the colour is beautiful

[Sue Wilde]

Just gorgeous

[Steviepix]

Beautiful. So colourful. A fav.

[Debbie]

wow what beautiful vibrant colour

[Carol W]

This has really lifted my mood on this dull and rainy day! Fabulous colours! Just instant sunshine. Fav.

[Barbara Havrot]

Beautiful! So bright. Definitely need some sunshine here today! Rained like crazy all morning!

[Camille Bisson]

they are cheerful, and what a wonderful shot, Darren. hope you are having a wonderful day!

[Mana]

What a beautiful and bright picture...Love the vibrant colour! Awesome shot :)

[Michelle]

Beautiful! We have thunder and lightning today, so this definitely brightened my day. :)

[Margaret Brown]

So beautiful, you just can't fail to smile!!

[Pam Knowler]

Beautiful eye popping yellow - very cheery!!

[Lisa Stein]

Such a happy shot! Love it!

[Angela]

You just can't help but smile!

[Elisabeth Sæter]

So pretty!

[Steve and Pam Winfield]

They are such fun :)

[Hazel]

Can you answer a question, please Darren and tell me is it restricted to one shot per person for the weekly theme?

[Darren Juden]

@quietpurplehaze If it's a theme for the Blog link, i'm not sure Hazel but i know for other themes like the mundane/ETSOOI etc, you are free to enter as many times as you like - as long as it's within a certain time frame.

[Ivan]

Bright and in your face - these yellow faces!

[Lee Shirley]

Like your shot, the yellow is very rich

[Christine]

This is such a cheery shot.

[Niko]

I like the composition and patterns. White background is a always a good choice. And that yellow is stunning!

[Molly]

I agree - lovely bright cheering flowers.

[Dakotaburns]

Wonderful photo -- the flowers explode out of the picture.

[Kev]

I'm with you on the sunflowers, mate. Nice one!

[LindaL]

So beautiful!

[Nita]

Great shot.

[Tremerryn]

They always make me smile :)

[lunaksi]

Such a happy shot! Beautiful capture!

[Linda C]

Gorgeous. I love sunflowers and these look so fresh, crisp and vibrant. Fav

[Roxie]

oh so beautiful.. I would totally wear those sunglasses ;)

[Dawn Moder]

Wow! Fav!

[Lin]

Your photography is truly art - I've missed having the opportunity to be inspired by your work!

[JulieCo]

Reviewing the work of those whom I follow - it's amazing how many wonderful images I've missed. this is one of them! FAV

[Al Bailey]

Gorgeous shot! love the colours :)

[Simply Amanda]

Love the color. So happy. Fav!!

[Kathy A]

Beautiful.

[eDorre]

Add a potato nose and a grin! Grand chipper shot!