<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></title><description><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link><image><url>http://direct.ecency.com/logo512.png</url><title>RSS Feed</title><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:45:56 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="http://direct.ecency.com/@openheart/rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[📸 Blue Iris 📸]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi Steemians For this Friday I give you this lovely Blue Iris. The photo was taken in a castle garden close to my town. I go there a lot. Its so peaceful there and when you sit down surrounded by all the]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/colorchallenge/@openheart/blue-iris</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/colorchallenge/@openheart/blue-iris</guid><category><![CDATA[colorchallenge]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[openheart]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2019 12:50:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2r8F9rTBenJQfQgENfxADE6EVYabczqmSF5KeWefV5WL9WGD4cMXJrWoMXkvgjAZg597DHcgdg5Uz5qZGvxjgwikVAb87yF3rktKr3LWSy7UF373NAs1c41xwK4eHEyae?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Busy Bee at work]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi Steemians On this nice Wednesday I would like to share this photo. I like the contrast of the yellow flower with the black bee. Catching an insect in one place is not easy :) These bees usually dont]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/petals/@openheart/busy-bee-at-work</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/petals/@openheart/busy-bee-at-work</guid><category><![CDATA[petals]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[openheart]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2018 14:51:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/vM1pGHgNcyCXUWJECrZbvn1NMPj1oFGUo3gYfF3NNPRD9TFkL5BBujH9juUuEx8Zx8HtDLEoxs93Y6ygL4u4evEraU35oAqgxeXJ3FaRHXSTvHWzg4KGFiH11iKx4oZUGzodEPx?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vibrant Orange in summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi Steemians I love these Orange flowers in the making :) They remind me of crowns. I am not sure what they are called. I found them in some ones garden. The orange is so vibrant and fresh against the]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/petals/@openheart/vibrant-orange-in-summer</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/petals/@openheart/vibrant-orange-in-summer</guid><category><![CDATA[petals]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[openheart]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 28 Aug 2018 18:22:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3jpR3paJ37V8JxyWvtbhvcm5k3roJwHBR4WTALx7XaoRovoMyA9gHMjYLfVBGfC4Q3ZoxXw5s5xFngNeR3fdeRAG5dGfE3bB4tL3n3G8V3tBMQvbTGh6yy4udgkUc8KRYj1q8?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[📸 All Green even the fly is Green :) 📸]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi Steemians Today also not much text. My country is having very high temps for almost 2 months now. Due to that I sleep bad and over time it drains my energy. Next week we are promised temps around 25]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/petals/@openheart/all-green-even-the-fly-is-green</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/petals/@openheart/all-green-even-the-fly-is-green</guid><category><![CDATA[petals]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[openheart]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 02 Aug 2018 13:45:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3jpR3paJ37V8JxyWvtbhvcm5k3roJwHBR4WTALx7XaoRovY4zCXfUvGcUnfY1xboqQiLoXzFp2TsN4tZdBdH7jvwGTwy95VsNsULisdQAhhhL8gHf5Ehw498VQNVMJ7hcDxjQ?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orange Buttercup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi Steemians Sorry not much text today, its so hot here and very little energy :) I hope you will enjoy this Orange Buttercup. Thank's to @kalemandra for starting this wonderful challenge. Thanks to @sardrt]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/petals/@openheart/orange-buttercup</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/petals/@openheart/orange-buttercup</guid><category><![CDATA[petals]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[openheart]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2018 13:10:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3jpR3paJ37V8JxyWvtbhvcm5k3roJwHBR4WTALx7XaoRovcsVUwYCwqqMpo7ebtQnGw7UtbAATpHFGCavrnXLGR8zbZvytK6GtuiZEXV5gcV3ZqDyVagVoRTEjjeo5h84MDzW?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[📸 Cornflower Blue 📸]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi Steemians Wow what a summer, 3 month of sunshine sofar, thats pretty good :) This photo was taken in early summer in a field close to my home. It was filled with Poppies and Cornflowers. You could sit]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/petals/@openheart/cornflower-blue</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/petals/@openheart/cornflower-blue</guid><category><![CDATA[petals]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[openheart]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jul 2018 13:46:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2r8F9rTBenJQfQgENfxADE6EVYabczqmSF5KeWefV5WL9WRY7J7cUXJwJk65Hm7P4zgepbdiAui2qM31AMBfGgcdQKwcfnCaZZwy8NKt185uRPeYvLrDBayAerK2yP2fQ?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[📸 A charming weed 📸]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi Steemians Plants that are considered weeds can be lovely too. This one proofs it I think. Its not open yet but when it is there are deep purple/ magenta flower. Very very pretty :) Thank's to @kalemandra]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/petals/@openheart/a-charming-weed</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/petals/@openheart/a-charming-weed</guid><category><![CDATA[petals]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[openheart]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jul 2018 12:45:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3jpR3paJ37V8JxyWvtbhvcm5k3roJwHBR4WTALx7XaoRovo8rPtoPSaAAd83fvuBs573W6neSGoqZN8azToc79hQdjGHdVAeyQwK6w8SCcyq32zQyChfnnNvXUQpG1EyEpB3c?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[📸 Little yellow magic wand 📸]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi Steemians I love this little flower. It was growing beside the road so I stopped and made some photos :) I love the fresh yellow and the hundreds of stamen :) Almost like a magic wand. Its hard to get]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/petals/@openheart/little-yellow-magic-wand</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/petals/@openheart/little-yellow-magic-wand</guid><category><![CDATA[petals]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[openheart]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jul 2018 14:51:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/vM1pGHgNcyCXUWJECrZbvn1NMPj1oFGUo3gYfF3NNPRD9Wk6xaBWe3LoC11ba74NBcg1poWkr8AjYe7VWiDMvPLUST9EYmydPv5ebq7VWgY9D9HTYoSUU3dEzKPV44qSGPmixLv?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Macro photo is my entry for the @photochain Flower Power contest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi Steemians I hope you will enjoy my Lily :) This photo was taken inside. I bought them in a flower shop since I dont grow them in my garden. They are dangerous for pets and I have 3 cats so I dont want]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/photochaincommunity/@openheart/this-macro-photo-is-my-entry-for-the-photochain-flower-power-contest</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/photochaincommunity/@openheart/this-macro-photo-is-my-entry-for-the-photochain-flower-power-contest</guid><category><![CDATA[photochaincommunity]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[openheart]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2018 18:49:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/qjrE4yyfw5pEPvDbJDzhdNXM7mjt1tbr2kM3X28F6SraZgZbcaTb6fhCLYajY9WjVHeHToezURXjNSpyyxAurc3tLV2tWJD9FfuRUKuMeuVjvc5m2MyTDcx6?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[📸 Green in a sea of green :) 📸]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi Steemians For today I picked this flower. Well it is not a flower yet but I am sure it is one now :) My guess at the time was a Lily but looking at it now I have my doubts. If anyone know, please tell.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/petals/@openheart/green-in-a-sea-of-green</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/petals/@openheart/green-in-a-sea-of-green</guid><category><![CDATA[petals]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[openheart]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2018 13:48:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3jpR3paJ37V8JxyWvtbhvcm5k3roJwHBR4WTALx7XaoRovfC2G95H5gGupEXca93Gr7m8v7V89XrMmDn3pDft5n3rMmAqLsF8odVtXDkH8iQEAhkiLA3WMV4cvjtgj9tTeG5U?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[📸 Orange Lily shot with a Macro lens 📸]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi Steemians On this lovely sunny Tuesday I give you this photo. It is a Macro photo of a Orange Lily. I zoomed in to get the stamen in detail :) To me they remind me of choclat :) Their color is a warm]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/petals/@openheart/orange-lily-shot-with-a-macro-lens</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/petals/@openheart/orange-lily-shot-with-a-macro-lens</guid><category><![CDATA[petals]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[openheart]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jun 2018 15:04:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3jpR3paJ37V8JxyWvtbhvcm5k3roJwHBR4WTALx7XaoRove4JdQFJhDi1kXw2sJ2ChsA6Qqtoknxqsi6jfrkskchtU6QrLJ1WVoZj74dzcNKiHzyFbysMocVB4zVvHAtr12qt?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[📸 Velvet Purple Lupines 📸]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi Steemians I love the deep dark but still warm Purple on these Lupines :) It looks almost like velvet :) These are easy to grow and very rewarding. They can grow 1 to 4 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/petals/@openheart/velvet-purple-lupines</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/petals/@openheart/velvet-purple-lupines</guid><category><![CDATA[petals]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[openheart]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 24 Jun 2018 13:47:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3jpR3paJ37V8JxyWvtbhvcm5k3roJwHBR4WTALx7XaoRovrgZBBJmyAtuD9p5sMKK5ZdGYryG417FTdjtbHZ7UD5YfwusCueFN4cm5VZVnUvPGSppAEKAhp3hCuBAAKuDwLza?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[📸 Indigo Clematis in a castle garden 📸]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi Steemians I love Clematis. It comes in so many wonderful shapes and colors. I plan to try and grow a few again next year. Up to now I have not been very successful :( If it is my soil or the spot the]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/petals/@openheart/indigo-clematis-in-a-castle-garden</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/petals/@openheart/indigo-clematis-in-a-castle-garden</guid><category><![CDATA[petals]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[openheart]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 23 Jun 2018 14:37:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/D5zH9SyxCKd9GJ4T6rkBdeqZw1coQAaQyCUzUF4FozBvW8Y1Y3C47SvnN8SDF5Dg777KP7PRsoPvZpT2cZ1wntuxpkjXMcjNPaWvNcujzUWaBYMi23m9iBLy3TsaE8uEt7tTZ8?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[📸 Wild Cornflower 📸]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi Steemians This is one of a few photos I took in a field close to where I live. It was filled with them and also Poppies. It was a joy for the eye :) Since there are not many real blue flowers I decided]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/petals/@openheart/wild-cornflower</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/petals/@openheart/wild-cornflower</guid><category><![CDATA[petals]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[openheart]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2018 13:28:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2r8F9rTBenJQfQgENfxADE6EVYabczqmSF5KeWefV5WL9WNSZMb8Xty6cnXVosCxBVVKnBcgMEPHuzcEx8pEu5cvTk3j5fnTPLhYbdj7QZd73Py9qKasWGbCJE8FiZ9fU?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[📸 Loving Green Day 📸]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi Steemians For Green Day I chose this plant. I do not know its name but it had a nice shape :) It also has two very loving flies on it :) Blurred for their privacy :) I wonder what this plant will look]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/petals/@openheart/loving-green-day</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/petals/@openheart/loving-green-day</guid><category><![CDATA[petals]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[openheart]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2018 15:01:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3jpR3paJ37V8JxyWvtbhvcm5k3roJwHBR4WTALx7XaoRovck8spVNByg72g3f6ey5Rsq1dKVAgkj9jHWoBGhXNa1X6surv3t4d1yHYg41mrevK58gb5v25hxDHmcAEy6k55bt?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[📸 Another flower that I photographed last week 📸]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi Steemians This lovely flower might not be fully red and has a hint of orange to it. I still consider it red :) Its is a very charming and sweet looking flower. Its name I do not know, since in the castle]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/petals/@openheart/another-flower-that-i-photographed-last-week</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/petals/@openheart/another-flower-that-i-photographed-last-week</guid><category><![CDATA[petals]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[openheart]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2018 15:33:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/RGgukq5E6HBM2jscGd4Sszpv94XxHH2uqxMY9z21vaqHt5MpNaTVZBPTFxkc4xww4PyscqL528GSQdrfWN29QFjMbHQX6SHydyL22e1hyorYkT1TaRCVzRG6ErGYG1c?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[📸 An indigo Poppy from the castle garden 📸]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi Steemians Last week the castle garden organised an evening for photographers. Usually they close at 5 in the afternoon but this time the had extra opening times from 7 till 10 in the evening :) It was]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/petals/@openheart/an-indigo-poppy-from-the-castle-garden</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/petals/@openheart/an-indigo-poppy-from-the-castle-garden</guid><category><![CDATA[petals]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[openheart]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 16 Jun 2018 12:45:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/D5zH9SyxCKd9GJ4T6rkBdeqZw1coQAaQyCUzUF4FozBvW8SzWsKw9HxKbJfSJ8o1DcXV1PztP9qhgJZYjS4vPmgWuEwpP9V7egezghDhU5o1CqW7dunHsW99ziw7XUru4yALeJ?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poppy in the grass]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi Steemians I do not have much grass in the garden anymore. To much hard work for my back. But my cats love it so much. So I made a small patch of grass for them and they take turn relaxing on it. Poppy]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/caturday/@openheart/poppy-in-the-grass</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/caturday/@openheart/poppy-in-the-grass</guid><category><![CDATA[caturday]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[openheart]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 16 Jun 2018 12:36:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/qjrE4yyfw5pEPvDbJDzhdNXM7mjt1tbr2kM3X28F6SraZf7SB4cJeLt8e957PF8V525Sxa9X2gUd19sCTnFJoi5vPgCmxRn3HATgtiCi4RpQ3BJdkdNeQvnz?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[📸 Wild Cornflower in late spring 📸]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi Steemians A few hundred meters a way from my house are lots of fields. Around this time of the year you can find lots of Cornflowers there. Among them stand many Poppies. It is a field full of color]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/petals/@openheart/wild-cornflower-in-late-spring</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/petals/@openheart/wild-cornflower-in-late-spring</guid><category><![CDATA[petals]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[openheart]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2018 13:53:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2r8F9rTBenJQfQgENfxADE6EVYabczqmSF5KeWefV5WL9WRZMD3pUiSjB2PEtHAr9yPrACcPvSVo9sarmHgesoR9xff9WL51KDm516VHLTi6qp7DmBfhnmiU35AdnA2rr?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[📸 Green buds with a splash of clor 📸]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi Steemians I find the pre stages of flowers very interesting as well. Very different shapes and colors. These little green buds will open up into a sweet lilac or purple flower. Most people walk past]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/petals/@openheart/green-buds-with-a-splash-of-clor</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/petals/@openheart/green-buds-with-a-splash-of-clor</guid><category><![CDATA[petals]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[openheart]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2018 12:27:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3jpR3paJ37V8JxyWvtbhvcm5k3roJwHBR4WTALx7XaoRovcsErE9do3v8SNRPa3i5tZdf9gH7uvhaHaMY69bu5ALRRSbQmBSXVWLQJz9taSTHcdnzrdE5xk642LsTSHWrnPW6?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item></channel></rss>