Colorful Zinnias

Zinnias are hearty flowers with strong stems that bloom through the heat of the summer in all colors but blue. Cheerful, zinnias beckons us to re-discover our child-like humor where we may see all of life with bright optimism. Within our humor, we reach and heal others.

In Nature Speak, Ted Andrews says the following of zinnias: It strengthens and instills a strong sense of encouragement and hope. It releases the energy of endurance and courage in all things. The beauty of the world is about to be re-discovered.

I am honored zinnias are speaking to me this summer.

Zinnia bloom
07-08-16 Simple beauty: a zinnia opening to her potential.
Zinnia bloom
09-30-15 A young zinnia bloom opening to her glory.
Bright, cheerful zinnia
07-19-14 This delightful flower brought a smile to my heart.
Full-bloom zinnia
06-14-16 It is always a treat to find the first zinnias of summer!

Bright orange zinnia - front view
08-09-14 A brilliant orange zinnia in full-blossom taking center stage.
Brilliant, full-bloom zinnia
08-06-14 The colorful flowers on the Piedmont Road landsacpe beauty called to my camera.
A bit rogue zinnia
08-06-14 Perfection within the imperfection - love the pedals opening with rogue energy, rather than submitting to the "norm."
Young, vibrant zinnia
08-06-14 A young, vibrant zinnia exudes a cheeful message.
Zinnia losing its petals
08-09-14 A full-bloom zinnia losing its petals as it nears the seed stage. Love seeing the petal underside as a nice contrast.

Zinnia in seed stage
08-09-14 zinnia flowing into seed stage