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Friday, August 31, 2012

Smile

So few muscles are needed.
It takes very little effort.
And provides oh so many benefits.
Smiling always brightens our faces
and lights up every room.
It can disarm and 
charm.
Add mystery and fun.
Fill your day with smiles,
it's good for you.


Joining Leanne's Flower Art Friday....

photosbyleanne

"It takes 17 muscles to smile, and 47 muscles to frown.  Conserve energy."  ~ Unknown

Until next time....

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17 comments:

  1. janiceAugust 31, 2012 at 9:34 AM

    this made me smile, i love sunflowers, they are such happy flowers and your texture treatment is perfect for this. Beautiful work Deanna. I think I need to go check out flower art friday!

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  2. hootnonnyAugust 31, 2012 at 9:44 AM

    Isn't this a sunny delight!

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  3. Ellie KnolAugust 31, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    How gorgeous!! You photo is perfect! I don't just think, but I know I need to go check out flower art friday!
    Are yo OK with it if I use your photograph for personal use?

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  4. Gail DixonAugust 31, 2012 at 10:51 AM

    That is a beautifully edited sunflower. Looks like an oil painting! Hope you have a great weekend, Deanna!

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  5. KiaAugust 31, 2012 at 10:54 AM

    Awww, you sure made me smile! :D
    Love-love-love your gorgeous sunflower!
    Happy day to you.

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  6. KiaAugust 31, 2012 at 10:54 AM

    Awww, you sure made me smile! :D
    Love-love-love your gorgeous sunflower!
    Happy day to you.

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  7. barbara l. haleAugust 31, 2012 at 11:29 AM

    I love what you did with the sunflower photo. Just beautiful!!!

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  8. Teresa OAugust 31, 2012 at 1:17 PM

    Oh my goodness this is wonderful and so cheery!

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  9. NickiAugust 31, 2012 at 1:29 PM

    creatively edited, delightfully worded. Have a very happy and smile filled weekend Deanna.

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  10. Kim StevensAugust 31, 2012 at 1:33 PM

    I love it - and it (smiling) improves face value! ; )

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  11. JustineAugust 31, 2012 at 4:05 PM

    so true! gorgeous shot

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  12. IdaAugust 31, 2012 at 6:58 PM

    Deanna this is Top Notch Wonderful in every way!

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  13. PatSeptember 1, 2012 at 8:31 AM

    This is a really beautiful image, Deanna!

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  14. Lisa GordonSeptember 1, 2012 at 12:35 PM

    I am now using all 17 muscles!
    Such a cheerful post, and beautiful photograph, Deanna.
    Have a wonderful weekend!
    xo.

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  15. Ahayes1225September 1, 2012 at 9:33 PM

    Sunflowers make me smile also!

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  16. UnknownSeptember 2, 2012 at 3:46 AM

    Wonderful, it's like a painting.

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  17. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentSeptember 2, 2012 at 6:57 AM

    Beautifully done Deanna!

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