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.)
82 comments:
Happy summer, Betty!
Did 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.
Life imitating art ?
;-)
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!
Love 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!
With your beautiful photos I think just in the summer and holiday!!!
Happy after!
Vanda
The paintings and photos reflect so much of nature's bounty in this summer season. Beautiful shots Betty.
Happy Summer Solstice!
Μπέττυ μου, καλό καλοκαίρι και επισήμως!!!
Με 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!
Beautiful summer shots! LG Tina
Very nice Betty
Have a wonderful summen honey.
Greetings, Joop
I love the paintings!! I love fruit and food paintings haha :)
<3 Belly B
I just love your photographs of the fruit and corn. Stunning! Happy summer solstice!
Thanks for the reminder! I always love your photos. And I love the paintings too.
Happy first day of summer!
your photos look yummy!!! and very summery!
Happy summer!
Watermelon and corn..two things that scream summer :)
That series is fantastic.
You are right!The summer came!I love to look at the sea drinking a cold drink!Happy holidays with many trips near the sea!
I love summer, I love summer-pictures, I love summerfruits and so now is starting the best time of the year! :)
Greetings
moni
Nothing says "summer" like watermelon, strawberries and corn on the cob! Great photos. Happy Summer!
I will be dancing the solcitice in! Happy Summer!
haha, ms. a, you're right! :)
A very happy and delicious summer
like 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
The watermelon is making my mouth water...those are all the reasons why I love summer.
Beautiful! Definatly summer worthy.
So much luscious fruit!
The 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
All sorts of happy art here today!
Happy Summer to you!
Happy Summer!
Delicious artwork! :D
PopisK
Very nice !Greetings Andrzej.
That beautiful paintings! They certainly evoke the magic of summer!
Nham nham... i love all fruits :)
Good regists
Yummy artwork ... love how you pulled all the images together ... so refreshing!
It's true us Celts still celebrate summer soltice with dance, music, drink, feasts but hey you know us, any excuse for a party.
ryan, haha, yes, i know. that's why i love scots!!:)
Beautiful and refreshing photos to celebrate the entry of the summer. I love these paintings, are they yours? A hug.
You make me want to rush to the farmstand right now!
It feels like the first day of summer in NYC;the pictures look amazing, thanks for sharing.
Yes, summer has arrived ..
These 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!
lovely photos but its winter for you down under right :-) I guess you miss the summer, sending you a plate of pasta
Delightful post for first day of summer! I love the paintings and all the beautiful fresh produce. :)
What lovely and refreshing photos for this hot first day of summer!! I love summer fruits and veggies. :)
Well, we are dancing in the rain today. No sun until Thursday, weatherman says.
Hope you are having a glorious day, Betty. :)
Nothing like fresh summer fruits! Yum!
Yep. Looks like summer to me. Happy Solstice.
Happy Summer, my dearest! May your days be filled with sunshine and flowers... and all of the other beautiful things of summer!
Big hugs,
Nevine
I love the colors and smells of summer. Happy Summer.
We 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:)
Καλό καλοκαιράκι συνονόματη!
Οι φωτό σούπερ... είναι τόσο ζωντανές!
Φιλιά...
i love the paintings and the fruits look yummy. Happy summer solstice.
henrietta,happy birthday to you!!xo
Beautiful painting, yummy fruits, and mouth-watering..
Very beautiful !! I like these painting :))
Bye**
I love that first painting, great job! Thanks for stopping by my blog. :-)
Happy summer my bloggy bff! I miss you! :) Love the photos of the fresh fruit - YUM! :) xoxoxo
My summer has been a little dreary so far. Sigh. But I do love watermelon and strawberries. Those make any dull day happier! ;)
Fresh corn... the best!
Here in Barcelona is also celebrated Summer Solstice. And tomorrow we celebrate San Juan (St. John Day), a holiday with fireworks.
Regards
Valery
Barcelona Daily Photo
beautiful photos. happy summer!
What a wonderful collection of images, those strawberries look yummy, so fresh.
The Druids at Glastonbury (England) still dance to greet the summer solstice.
Ah, you want me want some watermelon righ now..xx
thanks, petty witter, for providing such interesting info. :)
I really like the summer, its m y favorite season =)
Resfrecantes fotografías.
Buena serie, muy tipica de esta Estación.
Saludos, Betty.
Ramón
Perfect!
Well done!
Hello, Betty
Your 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!
Here 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.
Judy
Yay for summer and for scrumptious summer foods. Hope you feel better soon.
Wonderful images of summer! Hope you get over your cold quickly!
Yumm!!!
I 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!
Aloha from Waikiki
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Saludos y un abrazo.
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I hope you're feeling better!
Donna
Cold watermelon in the summer is a bit of heaven.
I hope you are feeling better, Betty. Best wishes for your overall health.
Hope you're having a good summer!
Get well soon Betty
What a fantastic summer picture collection.
Greeting , Essi
I hope you are feeling better Betty.
Happy 4TH!
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