Talented Photographers : Floral Diversity's Finest! Courtesy of Linda Stokes

Bakc in 2014, when the Google+ social network was still up and running, some Google Plussers were in a flower photo-sharing frenzy and I came across a lady, Linda Stokes, who shared photographs of floral diversity's finest!  What was even more amazing was ... the flowers grow in Oklahoma!  Sorry.  I grew up in Florida.  Florida!  The word literally means "abounding in flowers"!  I have never seen gorgeous blooms like these!  Oklahoma means "red people" (Choctaw words "okla" and "humma").  I'm perfectly OK with that.  (No pun intended.)  But these flowers are blue!! 

Electric blue lotus lily for #FloralFriday from a pond near Loco, Oklahoma.

The Stealth flower, blooming at night, near Loco, Oklahoma.

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Talented Photographers : Nigerian Girl, 5, Dubbed the 'Most Beautiful in the World' | PEOPLE.com (Reblog)

Finally! Another addition to my “Talented Photographers” post series. Found a great post to share if you having a boring day and want to enjoy some beauty. There is a little bit of a brew ha ha going on at the photographer's Instagram account because the child was posed and dressed sort of like an adult (hair and makeup, etc.).  But just bypass all that and take a look at this lovely photograph. Isn't this child gorgeous?  No doubt this talented photographer was thrilled to work with this child model. Her name is Jare Ijalana and the photographer is Mofe Bamuyiwa.

Nigerian Girl, 5, Dubbed the 'Most Beautiful in the World' | PEOPLE.com

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Talented Photographers : Veikko Suikkanen

"To take a perfect picture you must be in the right place and at the right time, this is especially true of nature photography to which I myself belong. Natural photography takes a lot of time and patience to wait for the right weather, the right light and being in the right place.

Talented Photographers : Floral Diversity's Finest! Courtesy of Linda Stokes

About 3 years ago (2014) some Google Plussers were in a flower photosharing frenzy and I came across a lady, Linda Stokes, who shared photographs of floral diversity's finest! What was even more amazing was ... the flowers grow in Oklahoma! Sorry. I grew up in Florida. Florida!

Talented Photographers : A Red Rose and the Flower of Passion ~ A Perfect Couple

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Talented Photographers : Hawaiian Bobtail Squid (Euprymna Scolopes)

Every time I see YAP (yet another picture) of the wonders that live in the sea, I wonder if aquatic life will ever stop amazing me!! It's a squid!! photos by mattias ormestad, jackson wong, jose martín piñatel, david slater, todd bretl

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Albino Children : Innocence Versus Ignorance

At the age of about 8 or 9 years old, I saw a young boy who was "white everywhere"! His skin, his hair, his eyebrows! Asked my mother about him and she casually remarked: "He's an albino". That was the entire discussion. I accepted her answer and moved on. Fast forward.

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BLACKS WITH BLUE EYES: NATURAL PHENOMENON OR GENETIC MUTATION??

It is generally believed that black people do not possess blue eyes. The blue eyes has always been associated with the Caucasians (whites). In many scientific studies and a more recent one conducted by the Copenhagen University the genetic mystery of "blue eyes" is said to have originated from the northeast coast of the Black Sea.

Talented Photographers : Hawaiian Bobtail Squid (Euprymna Scolopes)

Every time I see YAP (yet another picture) of the wonders that live in the sea, I wonder if aquatic life will ever stop amazing me!!  It's a squid!!

Hawaiian Bobtail Squid (Euprymna Scolopes)

photos by mattias ormestad, jackson wong, jose martín piñatel, david slater, todd bretl



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Talented Photographers : A Red Rose and the Flower of Passion ~ A Perfect Couple

The flower of passion is a climbing plant. When paired with this rose, they make a perfect couple.  Photo by txatxy, an amateur photographer who lives in Spain. 

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Talented Photographers : Veikko Suikkanen

Spotlight on Talented Photographer ~ Veikko Suikkanen :

"To take a perfect picture you must be in the right place and at the right time, this is especially true of nature photography to which I myself belong. Natural photography takes a lot of time and patience to wait for the right weather, the right light and being in the right place. "

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He was selected as "Niumer of the Month". Unfortunately, this source site (Niume) shut down Oct 2017.

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Veikko Suikkanen is also an artist. 

In his own words: “I have painted all my life, I use oil colors and soft pastels. Most of the topics can be found in nature and animals. ... Photography has been my life for nearly 30 years, as well as digital artwork I've done a few years. I also paint commissioned portraits of people, animals, and just about anything you want.” 

View three of my personal picks from his works.

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“Ice And Water 3” ~ Digitally painted winter creek, water and ice by Veikko Suikkanen @veikkosuikkanen ~ #artist based in #Finland #digitalart #artforsale #artlovers #artandphotography @redbubble

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Happy Thanksgiving! Giving Thanks to Dreamstime

The time to celebrate our American Thanksgiving is nearing.  But I never wait.  I give thanks every day for all of my many blessings.  Today, in particular, I am thanking Dreamstime.  Signed up to become an authorized affiliate and participate in the Dreamstime Referral Program.  

This website provides images for parties in need of photographs, illustrations, etc.  Affiliates marketers get to share their lovely images and direct potential clients to their site and/or encourage talented photographers to sign up as contributors and earn. Chose this image to let others know about this wonderful site.

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