Seems Like Russia is like Texas in Ways, BIG !!!

said Seagreen55 11 months ago

What a wonderful image! Great shot!

said summerjade 2008.07.18 at 20:58:25 PDT

Ah, the quintessential summer flower..how perfect! The photo is so clear and the colors so bright that you can almost feel the heat of the sun. Good luck!

said kkmarais 2008.06.30 at 18:47:10 PDT

Great shots of a gorgeous flower! Best of luck in the challenge and thanks so much for your kind words on my entries. They are much appreciated. Take care!

said kidlib1 2008.06.30 at 17:04:09 PDT

I love this shot Alex, good luck

said lynnie440 2008.06.30 at 12:30:30 PDT

A winner !!

said arrowman617 2008.06.29 at 23:59:21 PDT

Beautiful summer image, my friend. Best of luck. Fred

said assistantchief84 2008.06.29 at 21:10:49 PDT

Great capture. The composition is perfect.

said police370 2008.06.29 at 13:37:21 PDT

MOST EXCELLENT, Alex!!!!

said worldtripper3 2008.06.29 at 09:57:03 PDT

Excellent shot. Every detail is as clear as can be when viewed full size.

said RSPBROWN 2008.06.28 at 18:21:25 PDT

Beautiful! Good idea!

said vadim19 2008.06.28 at 17:27:53 PDT

This is a very good photo!!! Compliments!!! Succes with this one in the challenge...Bye Ien

said iahuis 2008.06.28 at 15:03:30 PDT

Wow- the contrast with the sky and the exagerated angle on the sunflower made an outstanding picture. Well done!

said cabrosh 2008.06.28 at 01:54:17 PDT

Wow, wonderful shot. Good luck with all 3!

said bmanis51 2008.06.27 at 23:43:21 PDT

Love this shot!

said pixelated 2008.06.27 at 20:09:48 PDT

wow.. stunning.. like it.

said rfna70 2008.06.27 at 19:58:42 PDT

Nothing says summer like a sunflower!!! Your detail work in this beauty is in every way fantastic!!!!! Every kernel in the head, every petal ... all in perfect, crisp focus and detail!!! A stunner!!! LOVE it!!!!

said gloridays 2008.06.27 at 17:31:25 PDT

Well captured, this depicts summer for sure, good luck Alec.

said umpa1 2008.06.27 at 14:44:10 PDT

Beautiful exposure. I like that as I explored the image I found another bloom in the background.

said twmurph99 2008.06.27 at 12:44:23 PDT

Nice shot and composition... Good luck ! Daniel

said grosnounours105 2008.06.27 at 01:44:27 PDT

This is stunning,

said annedm1 2008.06.26 at 23:58:47 PDT

A stunning capture!!great entry!!! :D

said evita17m 2008.06.26 at 18:56:54 PDT

Great shot. I feel like it's talking to me!

said lc0708 2008.06.26 at 18:52:17 PDT

This one really pops, and the sky behind the flower is lovely too. Well done Alex!

said faranya100 2008.06.26 at 18:51:42 PDT

Thanks for your lovely visit on my CC SUMMER album! Good luck, my friend!

said huguette296100 2008.06.26 at 17:39:21 PDT

This is a beautiful composition dear Alex! A perfect summer shot!

said huguette296100 2008.06.26 at 17:37:16 PDT

Great entry! Good luck in the challenge!

said BnDPhotography 2008.06.26 at 17:00:58 PDT

Awesome entry. Good luck!

said brsura1 2008.06.26 at 13:40:30 PDT

Summer & sunflowers go together! Good luck!......Diane

said dianeaub 2008.06.26 at 13:17:31 PDT

WOW! Beautiful sunflower and great shot!

said ecolin241 2008.06.26 at 12:56:06 PDT

Very nice angle. Looks like lots of other people also think this is a winner. Good work! Susan

said susankapl 2008.06.26 at 08:47:48 PDT

A great capture of a pretty sunflower,good luck.

said haneveercoremanssh... 2008.06.26 at 07:35:37 PDT

Beautiful capture agains the summer sky!

said bigsister861 2008.06.26 at 07:12:41 PDT

So perfect! The angle and composition of it all! Wonderful entry, Alex.

said DeniseMichard 2008.06.26 at 06:34:06 PDT

great photo of pure summer - Dave

said clarkdavidw 2008.06.26 at 05:04:45 PDT

Great photo

said stanpacz 2008.06.26 at 02:46:31 PDT

What could have more of a summer flavour than a sunflower ? A beautiful vibrant image Alex. Good luck.

said michaelm43 2008.06.26 at 02:36:46 PDT

Summer by van Gogh themes:) Well done, Alex. Thanks for commenting my challenge shots. Gayane

said sweetguyka 2008.06.26 at 00:26:18 PDT

Wonderful summer shot! Cheers and good luck, Andrei

said andrei_sky 2008.06.25 at 22:53:46 PDT

Nice shot. Love it.. Darla

said Darlaree 2008.06.25 at 22:50:49 PDT

This one just screams summer to me. Great entry! Thanks for the comment on my Boating entry.

said debplayshere 2008.06.25 at 21:45:15 PDT

This is great! The dark blue sky is a perfect background for the vibrant yellow in the flower... definitely says "Summer" to me. Good luck with the challenge. Sandi

said pnwnative 2008.06.25 at 18:36:56 PDT

Beautiful colors!!! Good luck.

said ldeiter78 2008.06.25 at 17:42:52 PDT

Outstanding photo!

said bcarver104 2008.06.25 at 17:29:42 PDT

stunning but scary sunflower...makes me think of summer days but 'day of the triffids' too lol!!! Thanks Alex for your kind comment on my entry. Lorraine

said lorrainemx 2008.06.25 at 15:10:04 PDT

Wonderful details on the sunflower and the vibrant colours contrast the blue sky perfectly,good luck Alex, Regards, Rod.

said chrisrod100 2008.06.25 at 13:17:37 PDT

Beautiful summer flower!

said fmoriof 2008.06.25 at 12:38:02 PDT

Nice work, great colors in the sky that day to complement the flower.

said _cbax 2008.06.25 at 12:32:13 PDT

Always a great one in the summer

said tigerlady96 2008.06.25 at 09:23:27 PDT

Even bigger then the sun itself. Beautiful picture.

said akoene100 2008.06.25 at 08:42:10 PDT

Wow! This is stunning! When I was growing up I had to ##### sunflowers from our corn fields every summer. I never thought of them as flowers, just weeds.

said Brian_53 2008.06.25 at 07:47:09 PDT

Wonderful is my favourite flower. Ciao, Renato/Italy.

said renato26 2008.06.25 at 05:36:40 PDT

Great choice! Colors are wonderful. Good luck! Privet so Lvova

said alionka105 2008.06.25 at 04:39:53 PDT

this is fantastic surely in chance of being in the winners circle

said ap6454 2008.06.25 at 01:06:08 PDT

Awesome picture,great colors,good luck in the cc!

said kentuckyblueman 2008.06.25 at 00:45:43 PDT

Beautiful sunflower, so cheerful and bright! I will see those around here too in Ohio this summer! Good luck!

said rachel7119 2008.06.24 at 22:08:01 PDT

Kak solnishko, xoroshay idei,

said lnayvelt 2008.06.24 at 06:24:49 PDT

Nothing speaks summer more than a vibrant sunflower. Well done, my friend. - Scott

said prairiepoet 2008.06.24 at 05:11:04 PDT

WOW A STUNNING CAPTURE. REGARDS AND HUGS SANDRA

said knuzdenwitch 2008.06.20 at 08:26:48 PDT