Lazy Hazy Days of Summer - (View Larger)

Many times under the hot summer sun, the humidity this year had me

almost 'forcng' myself to keep on taking shots. Quite often I'd find

myself feeling 'limp' and parched, just like my 'subjects'. Having

worked in Garden Centres, I'd often get chatting with some of the Staff,

sharing stories about how I often wondered how I managed to 'get

throught the day'. Hopes of less humid days seemed to be a common

subject....and they somehow enjoyed conversing with someone who

could relate to how they felt. Taking care of these blooms is not an

easy job. Plant lovers seem to be the ones that could keep the 'stock'

looking their best. I always found it unfortunate that these folks are

often paid the least, as it is classed as 'Seasonal Work'....withiout the

comforts of indoor air conditioning. You learn to appreciate those who

are cheerful and truly care about the plants, for they daily show

their 'dedication' to our 'Beautiful Blooms of Summer'. (thanks for

viewing, Gail)

The gold medal is for you

Gorgeous image Gail! These spidery plants look excellent against your artistica background. Creative, and original. Well done Lass!

May be we could get the weather to average out between your end of the country, and Mine? Just the opposite here. Long cold spring, followed by a cool unsettled summer, and looks like an early fall.

All the best,
Neil

Hi, Gail! Cool image with lyrical caption, for hot summer days. Superb creative work.

Very elegant and clever composition, my dear friend! At last I'm returned again!...Ciaomau!

Thankyou for your visit Bob, and your very kind comments.  My sincere appreciaiton, Gail

Thankyou for sharing your enthusiastic thoughts on this image.  Funny, I have thought about this image for so long and almost tossed it...but I am learning more and more that even if a shot is not perfect, I can make use of it, especially when being creative. 

Wouldn't it be nice if we could combine not only the elements but the countryside, I do miss the mountains.  But you are my source of 'memory' nowadays.  I'm not sure when I will get back. I had to get my liscence renewed yesterday, and I spoke to a woman just in front of me,  in line.  She said she came from Lethbridge, had just moved here, and the mountains around the Banff, Lake Louise area were what she would miss most.  The big drawback she found was the cost of living in that area. 

Although you do make good use of Winter also, a longer warm season wold certainly help you out a lot.  Your Spring/Summer/Fall sometimes has to be almost one word.  I do hope you don't see Winter as soon as October, which has happened before.  Have fun with what good weather you have left.  I am awaiting thunderstorms at the moment.  Cheeers for now Neil and thankyou once again for your welcome visit.  Sincerely, Gail

Hello Amal, many thanks for dropping by.  You are certainly being most creative these days, and I do appreciate you kind comments and support. All my best to you and your dear wife.  Warmest regards, Gail

Thankyou for those fine words of critique Maurizio.  I trust you are done with summer holidays, and on your way back to a more normal schedule.  So good to hear from you, Sincerely, Gail

I have not seen an image as beautiful as this one before, very impressive work must been done here to acheive this great Art and I also like the way it been framed and presented, thank you my friend for sharing it and wishing you all of the best.

Good morning to you also Rashed...and to think I almost 'deleted' this thumbnail!  Thankyou for those lovely words of critique, and for sharing your thoughts Rashed.  Good to hear from you, Sincerely, Gail

Gail,

   Beautiful creative image with amazing colors & detail.  Take care, Patsy

This is a work of art with stunning colours and hues. I have no idea what effects you used, but the results have worked perfectly! Well done Gail for a very artistic and original interpretation. 6/7 best wishes from Malta . . . John

I really enjoyed your photo Gail. So creative, colorful and artistic in your composition and processing. I took a photo of a beautiful rose and posted it on my PN site but even as pretty as it is, I would like to have added some of the creative and artistic processing you are able to do. I also enjoyed reading your narrative, It really helps hear the story behind the photo. The journey & adventure and the feeling behind a photo really add personality and emotion to a photo. Once again Gail, Great work. Take care, have a great Labor day weekend.  Paul P.

Very nice work!

Lazy Hazy Days of Summer,fantastic title for start,you have skill to convert normal or even boring shot to a  piece of art interesting how you plan you r work..use of color really elegant,I would love to see this piece on large print..thank you so much  Gail I enjoy it..!

Lovely composition!

Excellent work, Gail. BR / Volker

Sunny, lovely colors make this great!  A nice composition of flowers yearning for life and the soft background of offerings of beautiful colors of fruits

Many thanks for your thoughts shared on this image, most appreciated, as well as your support.  Thankyou Patsy, have a good weekend.  Sincerely, Gail

The message here seems to me to be "Mom... How can you bloom like that... I'm parched."

Wonderful seasonal image!

Great composition,this one is lovely Gail,for me this has some of the best p/p work from you yet,beautiful work Gail regards Grant.

Wonderful image, Gail...excellent execution...lovely title too...my best

Gail, Beautifully done. It is certainly evocative of late summer with the wonderful colors having just a hint of the cooler autumn days ahead. 

Very beautiful!!

Cheers.