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by Robert Bales
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Our shower curtains are made from 100% polyester fabric and include 12 holes at the top of the curtain for simple hanging from your own shower curtain rings. The total dimensions of each shower curtain are 71" wide x 74" tall.
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Went out early one morning doing a little geocashing in the hills surrounding Emmett, Idaho. These rolling hills which are used of open cattle range... more
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Went out early one morning doing a little geocashing in the hills surrounding Emmett, Idaho. These rolling hills which are used of open cattle range had many of these wild sunflowers. I found one facing the morning sun and this is the results.
Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is an annual plant native to the Americas. It possesses a large inflorescence (flowering head). The sunflower is named after its huge, fiery blooms, whose shape and image are often used to depict the sun. It has a rough, hairy stem, broad, coarsely toothed, rough leaves and circular heads of flowers. The heads consist of many individual flowers which mature into seeds, often in the hundreds, on a receptacle base. From the Americas, sunflower seeds were brought to Europe in the 16th century, where, along with sunflower oil, they became a widespread cooking ingredient. Leaves of the sunflower can be used as cattle feed, while the stems contain a fibre which may be used in paper production.
I am a retired teacher, coach, and athletic director. While my wife, Judy, and I were teaching she had a photo studio, and I had a dark room where I did black and white and color. Some were for the studio while most of it was just a hobby. When we retired in 2000, we sold our house in Eastern Washington and moved onto our boat, Last Class, and our motorhome. We sold Last Class a few years ago and bought a small house in Yuma, Arizona and bought another one in Emmett Idaho. Now we spend the summers in Emmett and the winters in Yuma. Over our 50 years of marriage, we have always had an interest in photography and both of us enjoy taking the photos for this site. I have always used Cannon cameras and now I am using the 7D for most of the...
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Michelle Meenawong
such a beauty Robert fav/tw
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks, Michelle for the nice comment and FTw!
Flees Photos
awesome light, great capture Robert
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks so much, Flees for the comments! Need to plant some today!
Marvin Blaine
Love how alive this beauty is! Great colors and detail Robert! Exceptional capture! L/F
Robert Bales replied:
They are one of my favorite wildflowers and thanks for the nice comments and the LF!!
Barbara Zahno
Beautiful, Robert! L/f/
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks, Barbra for the comment and the LF!!
Kay Novy
Perfection! L.F. and will nominate in "1000 Views" group promo,#11!
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks, Kay for the nomination, comments and the promotion!!
Christopher James
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups nominated images by your fellow artist in the Special Features #11 promotion discussion. Please visit and pass on the love to another artist.
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks for the nice information and the discussion!!
Torbjorn Swenelius
Nominating this beautful sunflower work in the special 1000 views group! l/f
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks so much Torbjorn for the nomination!! It is greatly appreciated!!
Christopher James
Congratulation.....your wonderful work has been featured in the 1000 Views on 1 Image Group l/f/p
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks Christopher for the feature, congrats and the nice promotion!!
Jasna Dragun
Beautiful sunflower! l/f/tw
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks Jasna for the nice comment and the LFTw!!
Heather King
Absolutely stunning Robert ♥ L/F/G+
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks Heather for the LGG and the nice comment!!
Johanna Hurmerinta
Beautiful capture of the flower, the sunshine and the shadows. LF
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks so much Johanna for the nice review and the LF!!
Johanna Hurmerinta
Now this is a gorgeous sunflower! LF
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks Johanna for the wonderful comment and the LF!!
Terry DeLuco
Gorgeous!!
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks Terry!!
Gardening Perfection
Definitely a fan of your works Mr. Bales l/f This image just "spoke" volumes!! Love the lighting! simplicity! Macro! OH!!! Just a beautiful little sunflower!!!
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks so much for the great review and the wonderful comments!!
Karen Nicholson
Fantastic color and composition, Robert! The sunflower really pops! L/F
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks Karen for the wonderful comment on the sunflower and the LF!!
Robert Bales
What a wonderful looking presentation!! v/f/t
Patricia Keller
Gorgeous. L/F
Dariusz Orszulik
Great use of light! Fantastic image Robert! L/F
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks so much Dariusz for the LF and great comments!!
Nick Boren
This is a very beautiful sunflower macro Robert and they always make me smile. :-) fv
Robert Bales replied:
Me too Nick and thanks for the f.v and great comments!!
Nicholas Pappagallo Jr
Beautiful image!
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks for looking and the comment Nicholas!!
Victoria Herrera
Wild and lovely, great image and light!!!
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks for the nice comments Victoria!!
Jacqueline Athmann
Love this! f/v
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks so much for the f/v!!
Georgia Mizuleva
Superb color & light.
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks Georgia!
Andrea Kollo
Great backlighting and colour ...
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks Andrea for the comment!
Sandi Mikuse
Ah! See what a little geocaching can turn up!!!? I love the light behind the petals, Robert...and such a happy, sunny image! :) V
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks so much Sandi for the nice review and the vote!! Geocaching sure get you out in many different places!! Sorry it too so long, I just returned home.