Robin’s latest ‘Quotes From the Masters’ challenge on Bringing Europe Home at http://bringingeuropehome.com/2012/07/13/quotes-from-the-masters-hugo/ comes from Victor Hugo.
“Nature, like a kind and smiling mother, lends herself to our dreams and cherishes our fancies.” Victor Hugo
I thought this picture of poppies on a sunlit hillside lent itself to the idea of a kind and smiling Mother Nature. Sitting there on a hot summer’s afternoon, listening to the gentle humming of the bees and the breeze softly whispering in the trees, it certainly conjured up a few dreams and fancies in my imagination.
Robin Jean Marie said:
They are a cheerful and smiling bunch! A very sweet post, Sue. 🙂
Sue (Mac's Girl) said:
Thanks, Robin!
nonoymanga said:
Nice qoutes, beautiful photos!!! Cheers Nonoy Manga
Sue (Mac's Girl) said:
Thank you, and thanks for visiting!
lexiesnana said:
Loved that picture.I just want to lay there with my grandson Collin and listen to him chatter.So pretty.
Sue (Mac's Girl) said:
Thanks! Glad you liked it. If I was there with my granddaughter she would probably be picking all the flowers!
bigsmileu1 said:
Gorgeous picture of poppies! Great way to incorporate your picture into the theme. I am thinking of “The Wizard of Oz” the scene where Dorothy, the Lion, Scarecrow, and the Tin Man all fall asleep in the poppies. Wonderful post! 🙂
Sue (Mac's Girl) said:
Thank you! Yes, that’s exactly what I was thinking of too! I read the Wizard of Oz when I was a kid and, before I even saw the movie, that particular scene really captured my imagination.
bigsmileu1 said:
I love when the Wicked Witch of the West says, “Poppies, Poppies. Now you will sleep.” At least that is how I remember her saying it. LOL! 🙂
i mayfly said:
Smiles – in flower form. Heavenly, Sue. 🙂 Nikki
Sue (Mac's Girl) said:
Thanks, Nikki!
roughseasinthemed said:
What an amazing display of colour. I’m still thinking of a photo to use for that quote! I need to hurry up.
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Sue (Mac's Girl) said:
Thank you so much for your kind thought! I really appreciate it.
Cathy G said:
Nice photo! I’m originally from California. The state flower is the golden poppy. When they line the mountainsides it’s lovely. Thanks for giving me a fond memory!
Sue (Mac's Girl) said:
You’re most welcome, Cathy!
Chancy and Mumsy said:
Great shots of beautiful, colorful poppies.
Sue (Mac's Girl) said:
Thank you!