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Friday, September 2, 2011

Caught You!


6:30 am Wednesday, dewy gorgeousness.

Almost tulip-like, I was delighted to capture this beautiful delicate poppy as it was opening. Poppy buds spring into bloom so quickly! All Monday and Tuesday the bud below was pointed skyward, waiting to "pop".


7:30 am Tuesday.
 Notice the next bud on the left-hand side.


6:25 am Wednesday, still very dewy before the sun reaches it.


6:30 am Wednesday


7:30 am Wednesday in the early morning light.


7:40 am Wednesday, opening beautifully.


8:30 am Wednesday, still some dew drops.


10 am Wednesday, a saucer-shaped delicacy.


12:30 Wednesday, head held high.
You can see the next bud, promising of more delights in a few days time.


4:30 pm Wednesday

Thursday the flower was almost as beautiful, remaining fully open all night and through the day. This morning, Friday, after some rain and wind it's looking a little bruised. Another day or two and it will drop its petals and concentrate on maturing it's seed pod......and the next bud! What an amazing flower the "humble" poppy is. It has given me much pleasure to watch these poppies grow and bloom.


Sharing at Photo Story Friday, Weekend Flowers, Sneak Peek Friday, Macro Flowers Saturday, Pink Saturday,
Flowers on Saturday, Today's Flowers.
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60 comments:

  1. forgetmenotSeptember 2, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    Stunning photos of such a miraculous happening. Well done. I loved to listen to the music as I viewed your beautiful photos. What a delight to visit your blog. Have a lovely weekend. Mickie :)

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  2. minorSeptember 2, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    Very beautiful photos! It is pleasant to see your photos!

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    Wow, wow and more wow! You witnessed a miracle of beauty and have shared it with us all through these wonderful photos.

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  4. Seraphinas PhantasieSeptember 2, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    What a beauty !

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  5. tracie c.September 2, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    Just beautiful!
    Just wanted to let you know I've passed on the Leibster blog award to you. Check out the details on my blog :)
    Have a great day!
    xox Tracie

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  6. Karin M.September 2, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    Fantastic shots, your macros are succeeded wonderfully .. you make me a great joy with these beautiful photos ...
    LG: Karin

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  7. hello gorgeousSeptember 2, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    beautiful! LOVE the undershot ;o)

    hugs

    hello gorgeous xxx

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  8. NickSeptember 2, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    Beautiful images of the Poppy. Great job with the sequence an all! Thank you!

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  9. Nadege,September 2, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    I love to see your flower series. Beautiful images of the miracle of life.

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  10. s.cSeptember 2, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    Wow again.

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  11. LindyLouMacSeptember 2, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    A simply stunning series of photos, that I really enjoyed watching as you did my sunset series :)

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  12. TammySeptember 2, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    These are beautiful. You are so patient. I love the progression. I think the first shot looks like paper.

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  13. TezzieSeptember 2, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    Amazing! I love seeing the progression of growth...well done!

    If you'd like to pick it up, I've got a little award for you at 'my place':

    http://notalwayspictureperfect.blogspot.com/2011/09/little-of-thisa-little-of-that.html

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  14. FYHSeptember 2, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    Awesome shots!

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  15. Seeing Each DaySeptember 2, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    It's always feels a little ridiculous to choose a favourite photo from your posts - they are all always so very good. But I'm going to go the first one, really REALLY like that one.

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  16. JenniferSeptember 2, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    I think poppies in every stage are so very beautiful! Thanks again for your lovely photos.

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  17. AnnaSeptember 2, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    these photos are absolutely stunning. Thank you for linking up at studio RJU so I was able to enjoy your work.

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  18. NayanaSeptember 2, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    what a beautiful series of stunning shots...I m envy of your poppies ;)

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  19. UnknownSeptember 2, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    Glorious! love love the shot underneath the poppy!

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  20. Tina´s PicStorySeptember 2, 2011 at 11:35 PM

    This flowers are so beautiful. I love the style how you show us the opening! Thanks for sharing this event with *Weekendflowers* :)

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  21. Amy, a redeemed sheepSeptember 3, 2011 at 12:14 AM

    I highlighted your blog on my blog today.

    www.redeemedsheep.com

    Fall is creeping ever nearer in my neck of the world, so I am grateful to God, for finding your blog. It will be wonderful having a place to visit to see life, sunshine and color during my darker and colder days. It will be a good reminder of God's faithfulness.

    I think I need to plant some poppies next year. =)

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  22. UnknownSeptember 3, 2011 at 12:32 AM

    Holy wow! These pictures are gorgeous! Love these shots!

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  23. MarianneSeptember 3, 2011 at 12:53 AM

    Ich liebe Mohnblumen, sie sind wunderschön ♥

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  24. PiaSeptember 3, 2011 at 1:09 AM

    I love Poppies. And I love your photos from this post. They are WONDERFUL!

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  25. Sadee SchillingSeptember 3, 2011 at 1:17 AM

    What a treasure to have captured this! SO beautiful!

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  26. Gail DixonSeptember 3, 2011 at 1:21 AM

    Beautiful details--I didn't realize they are so fuzzy! Gorgeous photography you have here. Hope you have a lovely weekend.

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  27. SivindenSeptember 3, 2011 at 3:58 AM

    Wonderful light in your flower images.

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  28. Christine @ the Gardening BlogSeptember 3, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    Beautiful photographs!!

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  29. Ms. BeckySeptember 3, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    this was pure pleasure, seeing the progression of the opening bud while listening to the music. your photos are exquisite. thanks for this - it made my day! and happy day to you.

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  30. Jodi UlschmidSeptember 3, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    Gorgeous details!!!

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  31. Thea September 3, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    You sure did!
    Wow, wow, wow!!!

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  32. Jen PriceSeptember 3, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Awesome captures! I love seeing the different stages of the poppy.

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  33. Jil~Say It With RosesSeptember 3, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    Breathtakingly beautiful. The very first picture is so lovely....the opening poppy looks like paper....
    Thank you for showing us this amazing odyssey of the poppy!
    Jil

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  34. CarlettaSeptember 3, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    A beautiful set of photos!

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  35. CraveCuteSeptember 3, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    Lovely music and gorgeous flower!

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  36. Jennifer {Studio JRU}September 3, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    I love the humble poppy. It is beautiful! We have an orange one, but I love this pink. Might have to find me one of these! :)

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  37. Chubskulit RoseSeptember 3, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    Lovely shots and bloom!

    My Macro Flower, have a great weekend.

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  38. KalaSeptember 3, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    Beautiful series of poppy images.

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  39. carol l mckennaSeptember 3, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    Macro Poppies are dazzling ~ thanks ~thanks, namaste, Carol (A Creative Harbor) ~ from Flowers on Saturday hop

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  40. HANS-PETER ZÜRCHERSeptember 3, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    Grossarti!!!

    Liebe Grüsse aus der Schweiz

    Hans-Peter

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  41. NancySeptember 3, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    My only sadness is that poppies do not last longer...

    Beautiful photos of the progression. You did well! :)

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  42. CherylSeptember 3, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    What an incredible series of photos. I've done this with a rose and know the patience it takes.

    And I have no words for how gorgeous this poppy is.

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  43. LVSeptember 3, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    Those are the best shots ever of those poppies. You did an awesome job. They are lovely. I really like the first one with the water drops.

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  44. LaurieSeptember 4, 2011 at 12:40 AM

    Wow, that is beautiful! I love the chronology of it.

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  45. queen of rainbowSeptember 4, 2011 at 2:50 AM

    wow! that's absolutely amazing. and congratulations catching the whole blooming :)

    check my flower:
    http://ihatemondaysfashionbyom.blogspot.com/2011/09/flowers.html

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  46. Modern MomSeptember 4, 2011 at 5:18 AM

    Stunning captures!

    My entry.

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  47. Connie SmileySeptember 4, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    That is a wonderful sequence, beautifully presented. Our poppies are long gone here, and I loved seeing yours. Happy Spring!

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  48. Denise at Forest ManorSeptember 4, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    Wow, these photos are just amazing!! You captured this process so clearly and beautifully. Poppies really are a cheerful and lovely flower. Thanks so much for sharing and Happy Pink Saturday.

    Denise

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  49. CindySeptember 4, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    I like the music on your site to accompany the beauty; the birds' song is so appropriate! And my favorite shot is the one with the poppy and the next bud obviously above you...I am imagining your position as you took this shot!

    Blessings blogland friend!

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  50. Junelle Jacobsen September 4, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Once again, your study in blooms is breathtaking. Thank you. I have been addicted to the early morning light lately as well and have spent many mornings on my tummy in the garden trying to capture what you do so well.

    Brilliant sweet girl...brilliant!
    Junelle

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  51. lotusleafSeptember 4, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    Amazing pictures! The colour of the poppy is very attractive too.

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  52. IndraniSeptember 4, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    These are fantastic captures.

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  53. AnonymousSeptember 4, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    Gorgeous series of shots! Delicious color too!

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  54. minorSeptember 4, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    Beautiful! You give me pieces of beautifulness and also pieces of Sunshine.

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  55. DeniseinVASeptember 5, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    Your flowers are absolutely stunning, brilliant photos!

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  56. Linda LandigSeptember 5, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    I love poppies and you captured the beauty with great delicacy. These pictures were a joy to view. Thank you!

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  57. LizSeptember 6, 2011 at 1:41 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous photos!
    I photographed my first poppies on our visit to the Roma Street Parklands last Friday! :)

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  58. UnknownSeptember 8, 2011 at 2:18 AM

    Those are some incredible photos! You've inspired me to go out and find some flowers to shoot!

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  59. Jeannette StGSeptember 11, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    You are a persistent lady! The first one is my favorite, because it reminds on a princess' dress! Lovely and beautiful!

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  60. hannahOctober 17, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    These unfolding ceremonies of your flowers are so special.

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