A Harvest Gold Crown (Rainbow Connection's Weekly Winners)

This week at Rainbow Connections, we've discovered that Harvest Gold is more than just a color.

Harvest Gold gives us a feeling of serenity. It envelopes us in a warm, golden haze.

Harvest Gold is a hue that gives us a sense of completion...

a sense of gladness and peace...

A feeling of thankfulness...

Maybe it's because we equate Harvest Gold with the sheen of sunshine...

the wonder of nature...

the comfort of home and hearth...

Whatever the reason, Harvest Gold fills us with a sense that all is well with the world.

We've also learned that Harvest Gold can make us hungry...

It can comfort us...

It can make us remember...

Harvest Gold can fill us with warm thoughts...

and give us bright smiles...

It can make us sigh...

Whatever your thoughts about the color Harvest Gold, I think we can all agree that it evokes many memories.

Harvest Gold is a trip down memory lane...

Please join me in congratulate the Winners of Rainbow Connection's Harvest Gold Competition!

My thanks to everyone who entered!

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Poetry

1st Place is by Curt L:  Sweet Gold Harvest ~ a Poem for Marge H. and You

2nd Place is by Poddar Kushal:  Golden Harvests

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Photos

1st Place is by David S:  Golden Fall Color on Lake Mantua

2nd Place is by @Phyllis@ @ Mom of 2 Boys@:  Pottery Maker in Plovdid, Bulgaria

3rd Place is by Marianne R:  Tonight's Sunset

4th Place is by Angela M:  Bee on a Post

5th place is by Madame Donna C:  Seared Scallops

6th Place is a Pair of Photos by Lisa H: Sunset AND Locust Borer

7th Place is a Pair of Photos by Marilyn has hope S:   Harvest Grapes, Vineland, Ontario

8th Place is by @Mr. Bill...:  Leaves

9rd Place is by Carol B:  Bee on a Golden Sunflower

10th Place is by Melinda ~ choosing happiness ~ S:  Window at Jeronimo Monastery in Lisbon, Portugal

11th Place is a Pair of Photos by Karen R:  Gold in the Desert AND Golden Lights

12th Place is by Bobbi K:  Goldenrod and Visitor

Lucky 13th Place is by Gary H:  Studebaker

14th Place is a Tie Between Katrina Hall:  Roasted Squash Soup with Sage

AND Amanda C:  Rose Macro

15th Place is a Tie Between Lisa K:  Christmas Ornaments

AND Phyllis R:  Glass Lamp

Sweet 16th Place is by Karen L:  Margaritaville, Myrtle Beach

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Photo Essays

1st Place is a Pair of Photo Essays by Shannon (Fighting H8) W:  Making Mom's Apple Bread Pudding AND What's For Dessert? Pecan Butterscotch Bars

2nd Place is by Shannon (Fighting H8) W:  Holiday Trimmings - Silver and Gold

3rd Place is by Paula C:  Harvest Gold in Arkansas