Sunday, September 1, 2013

DAHLIA FESTIVAL 2013

Last weekend I was feeling the need to go somewhere beautiful and be close to God and all the beauty he provides.  I am usually pretty good about it, but with so much loss the past few weeks, I had forgotten to do so.  Off I went to the Dahlia Festival at Swan Island Dahlias in Canby, OR.  As soon as I began walking in the colorful gardens, I felt myself drawn into the beauty and smiled.  Thank you, God. Enjoy the walk and the beauty, and remember the joys in life.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
So much beauty created to enhance our lives. 
We must never forget to notice it, to enjoy it, to share it, and to be thankful for it.
Bless you all!
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28 comments:

  1. roxieSeptember 2, 2013 at 9:40 AM

    The variety of form and color is just awe-inspiring. I want to get out my colored pencils and take the time to draw some of your photos because they are so beautiful.

    It's a good world, and there is beauty in every day. Especially here in the valley.

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  2. RURAL September 2, 2013 at 11:32 AM

    Rose, you have taken such beautiful shots of some stunning dahlia....I do love them.

    And remember to water mark your shots...they are too beautiful to be stolen.

    Jen

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  3. Rose ~ from OzSeptember 2, 2013 at 12:48 PM

    Honestly Rose, the photos you took are just exquisite and so beautifully showcased on your blog.
    I can only but imagine how uplifting the visit was.
    May your week be filled with calm and beauty.
    x

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    1. Rose LSeptember 5, 2013 at 6:43 PM

      Nature helps so much in relaxing me.

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    2. Rose ~ from OzSeptember 16, 2013 at 2:09 AM

      Thank you for your visit today Rose, and I do remember this time leading up to November will be tough. You are much in my thoughts.
      Hugs

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  4. ReenaSeptember 2, 2013 at 4:43 PM

    Oh my, these are absolutely gorgeous!

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2013 at 8:48 PM

    Sigh - those dahlia shots are gorgeous as are the other shots in your previous post.

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2013 at 12:46 AM

    Exquisite pictures of the dahlias! Lynnette

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  7. Commander ZaiusSeptember 3, 2013 at 10:42 AM

    Awesome pictures! I usually hit the botanical gardens at Riverbanks Zoo when everything is blooming but I missed it this year.

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  8. Geraldine September 4, 2013 at 10:48 AM

    One of my all time fav flowers, these are so pretty!

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  9. AnonymousSeptember 4, 2013 at 12:57 PM

    Bless you too, Rose. I came over from Dawn's blog (MayAllSeasonsBeSweetToThee) after reading your comment. I'm so sorry about all your recent losses. May wonderful blessings and joy be right around the corner for you and your family.

    Elise

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  10. PearlSeptember 5, 2013 at 5:35 AM

    It's that time of summer, isn't it?!

    Beautiful pics, Rose.

    Pearl

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  11. Kerri FarleySeptember 6, 2013 at 12:23 PM

    These are beautiful!!

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  12. Gorilla BananasSeptember 7, 2013 at 6:50 AM

    There's a limerick which begins:

    There was an old man from Australia
    Who painted his butt like a dahlia


    But I'm not going to finish it out of respect for the lovely flowers on display.



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  13. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonSeptember 11, 2013 at 5:44 PM

    Oh my Rose, how breathtaking! I too feel close to God when I am in nature. I usually plant large Dahlias, but didn't get any in this year. Thank you for sharing these gorgeous photos. I would love if you linked this post to Share Your Cup!
    hugs,
    Jann

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  14. Pixel PeeperSeptember 16, 2013 at 5:33 PM

    Love these photos...it's like I almost can smell them!

    Now I want to go back to the Botanical Garden in Orlando!

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  15. must love junkSeptember 18, 2013 at 11:59 AM

    Stunning!
    Susan

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  16. My Little Home and GardenSeptember 21, 2013 at 7:27 AM

    All of these gorgeous flowers are a real bright spot in the rainy day here. They are such wonderful colours.

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  17. pballardSeptember 22, 2013 at 8:15 AM

    Hi Rose!
    Thanks for visiting me on Susan's blog. I am not to far from you! I am in Albany. Small world.
    Beautiful pictures.

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