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Monday, August 8, 2011

Poppy Tales







Looking at beautiful photos inspires me and adds delight to my days. I have seen many gorgeous photos of poppy flowers on blogs over the last few months as the northern hemisphere has enjoyed their warmer (sometimes too warm) months.

It's been years since I've seen poppies in real life. I remember being fascinated as a young child by their structure, colours and their speed of opening in my mother's garden. A couple of months ago I was very pleased to find some poppy seedlings at our local plant nursery. The seedlings have done well and are now beginning to grow flower heads atop their wonderful spiky stems. I'm so enjoying watching them develop.

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46 comments:

  1. JillAugust 8, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    I love poppies too! I will look forward to seeing your blooms.

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  2. KarenAugust 8, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Beautiful, I can't wait to see them in bloom.

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  3. Kim, USAAugust 8, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    I love poppies too and the second photo is my favorite!

    Macro Monday

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  4. Barbara RosenzweigAugust 8, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    This is stunning! I love the texture of the poppy bud!

    I've been waiting for my poppies to come up so that I can paint them. Unfortunately, they must have died out in this heat! Oh well.

    Have a great week!

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  5. VictoriaAugust 8, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    Lovely images. So green and cool... And yes, we've had a totally miserable summer here in the greater Washington DC metropolitan area! I have poppies in my garden and love watching them go through their blooming phases too.

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  6. LindaAugust 8, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    Marvelous macro shots!

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  7. TeresaAugust 8, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    I can hardly wait until you show us their blooms. I only see the fake ones that are sold to benefit veterans.

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  8. Nadege,August 8, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    What great shots, I love the prickly bits on the green buds.
    I planted some bulbs this year, so I can grow my own flowers instead of buying them. Some have started to grow but yet no buds.

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  9. NatureFootstepAugust 8, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    the popy is a great flower. I think you will enjoy it much. :) Great shots of this hairy stage of its development. :)

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  10. jocoAugust 8, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    Such a good point of view. Very novel and arresting.

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  11. MarianneAugust 8, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    Sieht das schön aus ♥

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  12. pipAugust 8, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    Beautiful shots :-)

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  13. KalaAugust 8, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    You've captured some great details in these macros.

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  14. Lisa GordonAugust 8, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    You know, I think I love the poppy buds as much as I love the actual flowers. These are truly some beautiful photographs. The detail you have captured is absolutely fantastic!

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  15. AnonymousAugust 8, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    beautiful greens...love all the pics

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  16. SaraAugust 8, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    Fantastic shot, I love it's hairiness.
    Thanks for visiting me @ Chasing Rainbows, I think they are Snapdragons.

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  17. Lisa GordonAugust 8, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    Ooops!! Did not realize that you had linked this up at The Creative Exchange. Just stopping back to say thank you so much for doing so!

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  18. Rosemary AubutAugust 8, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    Enjoy, their beauty is so shot lived! So glad for you and your photos are beautiful!

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  19. SivindenAugust 8, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    It's so lovely - with the waterdrops as a bonus.

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  20. ReenaAugust 8, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    I love poppies too! I need to plant some next year!

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  21. ginaAugust 9, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    Wonderful green in your macros! I love poppies too!

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  22. PatAugust 9, 2011 at 12:19 AM

    Fantastic shots of these poppy buds!

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  23. JamaAugust 9, 2011 at 12:24 AM

    A wonderful macro!

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  24. Karin M.August 9, 2011 at 12:47 AM

    Eine wundervolle Mohnknospe....ich hoffe, du zeigst sie uns auch, wenn sie erblüht ist...
    LG: Karin

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  25. Gail DixonAugust 9, 2011 at 2:58 AM

    You always manage to capture extraordinary detail!

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  26. One PhotoAugust 9, 2011 at 4:02 AM

    Beautiful - simplicity and detail in both shots. I look forward to seeing your photos of these as they begin to flower.

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  27. craftygreenpoetAugust 9, 2011 at 5:46 AM

    Beautiful photos! I love poppies! How nice to watch them develop,

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  28. SteveAugust 9, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    Beautiful capture!!

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  29. ScottAugust 9, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    Nice macro. I can't wait to see these bloom.

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  30. KayaAugust 9, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    How beautiful these pictures are. They are all breathtaking. So gentle and so touching. I even want to touch gently this poppy. It seems so close. And colors are so green and so fresh. Very unique and very touching images. Love them very much.

    Greetings from Kaya.

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  31. forgetmenotAugust 9, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    Wow, wow, wow! Great macro shots!!! Mickie :)

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  32. DianaAugust 9, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    Beautiful pics of poppies. Love them!

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  33. SquirrelQueenAugust 9, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    A gorgeous macro shot, I love the way the water drops are trapped on the seedling.

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  34. Cecilia ArtistaAugust 9, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    Gorgeous!

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  35. Hootin AnniAugust 9, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    Wow....just plain wow. What picture perfection!!

    Emerald City in art form

    Hope your Tuesday treats you well.

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  36. Leckeres für Mensch und Katze - Goodies for a pleasant lifeAugust 9, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    Great shots! With this waterdroplets on it - so nice :) Thanks for sharing with PicStory! LG Tina

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  37. MayAugust 9, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    This is my first time seeing poppy seeds. Very beautiful..

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  38. elkeAugust 9, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    These are great photos!

    lg
    elke

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  39. OneAugust 10, 2011 at 12:09 AM

    Gorgeous! We don't have this plant here but it is beautiful.

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  40. Kathryn DycheAugust 11, 2011 at 4:56 AM

    Stunning shots, love those.

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  41. AnonymousAugust 13, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    How beautiful! I don't think I've ever actually seen them in this stage.

    Visiting from Studio JRU's Sneak Peek! Thanks for joining today!

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  42. CindyAugust 13, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    We've had wild poppies on our property...they tend to bloom at the beginning of May...aren't they interesting looking at this point in their life cycle!?!?

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  43. Sadee SchillingAugust 13, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    Beautiful--I'm so glad you posted this unusual shot of a poppy. I've never seen this early stage of the plant before but I love it just as much as the more colorful and showy blooms.

    Thank you for your kind comment on my blog today!

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  44. JenniferAugust 14, 2011 at 4:54 AM

    Beautiful now. . .can't wait for them to bloom!

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  45. Jennifer {Studio JRU}August 15, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    Beautiful captures! The fuzzy little beginning to the gorgeous flower is so sweet! :)

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  46. Robin Norgren, M.A, R-YT, Spiritual DirectorAugust 18, 2011 at 1:39 AM

    capturing beauty definitely lifts my spirits!

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