Sunflower photos spread a little sunshine in wake of Irene

We're all painfully aware of the wide spread damage caused by Irene. Power outages, flooding and traffic snarls are adding to the intensity of stress post storm. Photos by the thousands remind us of Nature's might and fury. But there is another side of nature that is equally powerful and can be uplifting to the spirit and calming to the soul. Those are the images we hope to share with a weary world through the collection of Sussex County's Sunshine® sunflower photos being added to the virtual gallery at naturallysussex.com.

Viewing platform offers a panoramic view of the field.

The timing of this free to enter photo contest couldn't be better. Adding your photos to the virtual gallery or print exhibit couldn't be easier. Visit naturallysussex.com for the details.

Contest sponsor, Brodhecker Farm, reports that although there is damage throughout the 24 acres of sunflower crop (about 30% across the three fields) the "late bloomers" seem to be standing in defiance of  Irene's fury. Strong winds and heavy rains uprooted some of the stalks but with a resilience that reflects the spirit of the Sussex County agricultural community, many of the young plants have weathered this storm.

Digitally Altered photo shows "visitor" drinking in the beauty.

Photos from across Sussex County's farmland (2010 and 2011) are welcome.  Enter as many photos as you wish electronically and in print.
Digitally Altered-Professional and Amateur classes are available.



Photos-not photographers-must be from Sussex County.


The virtual gallery is open for your viewing pleasure. Fields of sunflowers are in still in bloom for your enjoyment (see brodheckerfarm.com for locations).

photo courtesy of N Hreha

Sussex Naturally invites you to take a break and bask in some Sussex County Sunshine.


NaturallySussex welcomes BBC Printing  Branchville, NJ as the photo print sponsor of Sussex County's Sunshine®. Quality printing and friendly service. BBC Printing has a lot of great ideas for turning your favorite sunflower photos into unique and personalized gifts...helping you spread a little Sussex County Sunshine!