When Sunflowers Bloom -

There is also a communal joy to the event. A single blooming sunflower is a statement; a field of them is a celebration. The contrast of the deep brown center—rich with seeds and potential—against the electric yellow creates a visual rhythm that has inspired artists for centuries. Van Gogh didn't paint them because they were easy; he painted them because they possessed a vitality that seemed to vibrate off the canvas.

The top of the stem becomes more flexible as it begins its daily sun-tracking. when sunflowers bloom

In a world that often feels dim, the blooming sunflower is a necessary burst of optimism. It is nature’s way of proving that if you keep your face to the sunshine, you cannot see the shadows. There is also a communal joy to the event