Sunflowers

I've been wanting to photograph a field of sunflowers forever. I mean, a gigantic field filled to the brim with those delightful, sunny, happy faced flowers. So, I packed all of my camera gear (and a not tall enough for me step stool) into my car, went to bed a little before midnight and at 02:30 hit the road for a 2.5 hr drive not knowing what to expect when I arrived for 5am sunrise. I was just hoping the flowers were still looking lovely. As the sun awakened earth, there I was standing there, waiting. I could see the shadows but the amazement at how vast the field was just made my heart burst with joy and happiness once I was able to absorb the scenery before me. For over 4 hours I got lost in photographing a huge maze of bright, sunny, sweet flowers. Walking among happy bees, insects and birds. Looking at these photos reminds me of how precious the time is for these flowers. God has arranged such beauty for us to take in and appreciate, but for just a very short time, until it arrives once again. I feel blessed to share what I see.


Sunflowers : Mirrors of Glory
Always remember the sunflower
Whose face looks toward the sun.
She drinks His Beauty in her face
And like Him she Becomes.
Her glory is like His glory-
It’s strong and true and good.
You know she is a source of joy;
Her seed give life and food.
This special flower has much to give
Though fragrance she has none.
She teaches us to look above
At God’s own perfect son.
~ L. Gayle Orf