Wednesday, June 11, 2014

The Grand Poppy

Don't judge the plant when it first emerges from the ground - case in point, the Oriental Poppy. With leaves that look like dandelions on steroids, the poppy overcomes its unsightly foundation with puffy crepe paper blooms, nodding on delicate stems.

poppy flowers


Heart Center

Crepe Paper

There are always flowers for those who want to see them. Henri Matisse
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4 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 11, 2014 at 7:11 AM

    The color and the design of this poppy are almost surreal looking. Your photography skills continue to blossom...

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  2. Amy at love made my homeJune 11, 2014 at 12:57 PM

    They are so beautiful aren't they! I agree about the leaves though. I am going to cut back my poppy as soon as the last flower has finished blooming as they get very messy, and who knows, it might just encourage another flush of flowers! xx

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  3. Anita JohnsonJune 12, 2014 at 1:51 PM

    These are some of the most beautiful poppy pictures I have ever seen. mine always seem over exposed....love the richness of the colors here.

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  4. Denise at Autumn SkyJune 13, 2014 at 3:57 PM

    What an incredibly beautiful poppy and your photos are gorgeous. So very different than our California poppies.

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