Today is the first official day of summer! In the U.S.A. and the rest of the northern hemisphere, it is the day
of the year when the sun is farthest north. This day is known as the Summer Solstice.
The Celts celebrated the first day of summer with dancing.
I wonder if the day is still celebrated around the world.
Have a great, sunny summer! Never forget to use sunscreen. xx
(Paintings by Michael A.)
Happy summer, Betty!
ReplyDeleteDid you paint those first two pictures? Very nice.
I like the berries and corn too, especially the close up of the cherry.
Hugs, my friend,
xoRobyn
aw, rawknrobyn, i wish i could paint! those are oil paintings of a great artist.
ReplyDeleteLife imitating art ?
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Nice paintings, and the photos look delicious !
Enjoy the first day of summer.
The only dancing I might consider, would be indoors, with AC. Too hot to go outside!
ReplyDeleteLove the photos, as always!
Hi!! haha I completely forgot today is the first day of summer..I guess I'm trying to forget because the humidity is terrible where I am. Such wonderful photos!
ReplyDeleteWith your beautiful photos I think just in the summer and holiday!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy after!
Vanda
The paintings and photos reflect so much of nature's bounty in this summer season. Beautiful shots Betty.
ReplyDeleteHappy Summer Solstice!
Μπέττυ μου, καλό καλοκαίρι και επισήμως!!!
ReplyDeleteΜε τις υπέροχες φωτογραφίες σου, ήρθε η χαρά και η αισιοδοξία!
Καλό καλοκαίρι σ όλη σου την οικογένεια!
Πολλά φιλάκια
I was instantly drooling over those cherries!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful summer shots! LG Tina
ReplyDeleteVery nice Betty
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful summen honey.
Greetings, Joop
I love the paintings!! I love fruit and food paintings haha :)
ReplyDelete<3 Belly B
I just love your photographs of the fruit and corn. Stunning! Happy summer solstice!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the reminder! I always love your photos. And I love the paintings too.
ReplyDeleteHappy first day of summer!
your photos look yummy!!! and very summery!
ReplyDeleteHappy summer!
ReplyDeleteWatermelon and corn..two things that scream summer :)
That series is fantastic.
ReplyDeleteYou are right!The summer came!I love to look at the sea drinking a cold drink!Happy holidays with many trips near the sea!
ReplyDeleteI love summer, I love summer-pictures, I love summerfruits and so now is starting the best time of the year! :)
ReplyDeleteGreetings
moni
Nothing says "summer" like watermelon, strawberries and corn on the cob! Great photos. Happy Summer!
ReplyDeleteI will be dancing the solcitice in! Happy Summer!
ReplyDeletehaha, ms. a, you're right! :)
ReplyDeleteA very happy and delicious summer
ReplyDeletelike your images, dear Betty.
I don't think, that here in Greece
is a celebration for this special
day!
Instead the people are doing their argumentation
at the constitution square,,,
Love and hugs
Monika
these are all gorgeous. did you do the paintings? or are they done in photoshop? love them
ReplyDeleteThe watermelon is making my mouth water...those are all the reasons why I love summer.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Definatly summer worthy.
ReplyDeleteSo much luscious fruit!
ReplyDeleteThe Swedes celebrate Midsummer every year by dancing around a maypole to music and eating with family and friends.
may your summer be filled with beauty, love and peace my dear friend
ReplyDeleteAll sorts of happy art here today!
ReplyDeleteHappy Summer to you!
Happy Summer!
ReplyDeleteDelicious artwork! :D
PopisK
Very nice !Greetings Andrzej.
ReplyDeleteThat beautiful paintings! They certainly evoke the magic of summer!
ReplyDeleteNham nham... i love all fruits :)
ReplyDeleteGood regists
Yummy artwork ... love how you pulled all the images together ... so refreshing!
ReplyDeleteIt's true us Celts still celebrate summer soltice with dance, music, drink, feasts but hey you know us, any excuse for a party.
ReplyDeleteryan, haha, yes, i know. that's why i love scots!!:)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and refreshing photos to celebrate the entry of the summer. I love these paintings, are they yours? A hug.
ReplyDeleteYou make me want to rush to the farmstand right now!
ReplyDeleteIt feels like the first day of summer in NYC;the pictures look amazing, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYes, summer has arrived ..
ReplyDeleteThese beautiful your images to describe the entry of the summer. These good fruits ... huum ...
Thanks,
Rui
OLHAR D'OURO
I love summer fruits and veggies! Makin me hungry!
ReplyDeletelovely photos but its winter for you down under right :-) I guess you miss the summer, sending you a plate of pasta
ReplyDeleteDelightful post for first day of summer! I love the paintings and all the beautiful fresh produce. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely and refreshing photos for this hot first day of summer!! I love summer fruits and veggies. :)
ReplyDeleteWell, we are dancing in the rain today. No sun until Thursday, weatherman says.
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a glorious day, Betty. :)
Nothing like fresh summer fruits! Yum!
ReplyDeleteYep. Looks like summer to me. Happy Solstice.
ReplyDeleteHappy Summer, my dearest! May your days be filled with sunshine and flowers... and all of the other beautiful things of summer!
ReplyDeleteBig hugs,
Nevine
I love the colors and smells of summer. Happy Summer.
ReplyDeleteWe used celebrate it as a Midsummer day because sun doesn't go down in Finland but these days it has removed to the weekend that we won't get free day off from work:) It is also my birthday:)
ReplyDeleteΚαλό καλοκαιράκι συνονόματη!
ReplyDeleteΟι φωτό σούπερ... είναι τόσο ζωντανές!
Φιλιά...
i love the paintings and the fruits look yummy. Happy summer solstice.
ReplyDeletehenrietta,happy birthday to you!!xo
ReplyDeleteBeautiful painting, yummy fruits, and mouth-watering..
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful !! I like these painting :))
ReplyDeleteBye**
I love that first painting, great job! Thanks for stopping by my blog. :-)
ReplyDeleteHappy summer my bloggy bff! I miss you! :) Love the photos of the fresh fruit - YUM! :) xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteMy summer has been a little dreary so far. Sigh. But I do love watermelon and strawberries. Those make any dull day happier! ;)
ReplyDeleteFresh corn... the best!
ReplyDeleteHere in Barcelona is also celebrated Summer Solstice. And tomorrow we celebrate San Juan (St. John Day), a holiday with fireworks.
ReplyDeleteRegards
Valery
Barcelona Daily Photo
beautiful photos. happy summer!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful collection of images, those strawberries look yummy, so fresh.
ReplyDeleteThe Druids at Glastonbury (England) still dance to greet the summer solstice.
Ah, you want me want some watermelon righ now..xx
ReplyDeletethanks, petty witter, for providing such interesting info. :)
ReplyDeleteI really like the summer, its m y favorite season =)
ReplyDeleteResfrecantes fotografías.
ReplyDeleteBuena serie, muy tipica de esta Estación.
Saludos, Betty.
Ramón
Perfect!
ReplyDeleteWell done!
Hello, Betty
ReplyDeleteYour heartwarming poetry and works fascinates everyone feeling.
Thank you for your kindness.
Have a good weekend.
Greetings.
ruma
Good entry, in honor of the first official day of summer!
ReplyDeleteHere in Spain, the sun is further north. This day is known as the summer solstice.
Here in Galicia as a good land of the Celts, on 23 at night celebrated the first day of summer with bonfires, fire, dance and barbecue meat and fish.
Greetings .-
Summer colds are especially annoying, hope you are feeling better soon.
ReplyDeleteJudy
Yay for summer and for scrumptious summer foods. Hope you feel better soon.
ReplyDeleteWonderful images of summer! Hope you get over your cold quickly!
ReplyDeleteYumm!!!
ReplyDeleteI suppose dancing is a good way to celebrate just about anything. I've never felt comfortable enough to really dance, but heartily enjoy seeing people who are free enough to shrug off inhibitions and move to the music. Ellen Degeneres is really cool that way.
feel better soon!
ReplyDeleteAloha from Waikiki
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ReplyDeleteI hope you're feeling better!
Donna
Cold watermelon in the summer is a bit of heaven.
ReplyDeleteI hope you are feeling better, Betty. Best wishes for your overall health.
Hope you're having a good summer!
ReplyDeleteGet well soon Betty
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic summer picture collection.
ReplyDeleteGreeting , Essi
I hope you are feeling better Betty.
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