Today is the fourth anniversary of this blog and I would like to thank all who have visited the site and, particularly, those who have ‘stayed the course’ and passed comment. Your support is valuable and is truly appreciated.
I am marking the occasion by re-publishing below the very first post. Unsurprisingly, at the time it was scarcely noticed – just a handful of views and no ‘likes’. Here you have it.
‘May is the month when the poppy brings a vibrant splash of colour to the garden. Often, overnight, the furry green protective shell of the bud explodes, exposing the tissue-like petals of the new flower. Backlit by the afternoon sun, the petals produce a palette of shades ranging from yellow to deep red.
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I missed your blog beginnings but I’m glad that you dropped into mine one day; I’ve thoroughly enjoyed following you and have learned a lot along the way. May your artistic endeavours continue to satisfy yourself and inspire others!
Many thanks Noeline – you’re very generous!. I particularly appreciate the sentiments of your last sentence.
Congrats! It’s lovely, but yes, the first post isn’t seen by very many people, is it? And then it builds and builds. I wish you four more years of artistic experiments, and community.
Many thanks Lynn. Maybe I shall have to slacken the pace somewhat to manage another four years, but certainly the experimentation will continue as long as I’m able!
Beautiful celebratory images. Congrats on your Anniversary:)
Thanks Elena. And thanks for all your support – I appreciate your comments.