Sunflowers for the Summer Solistice

To celebrate the Summer Solistice and the beginning of summer in the northern hemisphere I've decided to post pictures of sunflowers which I photographed last week.

Between Hangala and Gundulpet are fields of sunflowers on either side of the road.

 Technically summer has given way to the monsoon season in India and fields of nodding cheerful sunflowers makes the drive so much more special.

 A field of these bright cheerful flowers are sure to inspire most people, it certainly inspired Van Gogh.

 Cultivated for their seeds these sunflowers are the source of sunflower oil.

Enjoy the summerand all that it has to offer you.