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Monday, October 17, 2011

The Last Two







Watching poppies grow and bloom in my garden for the first time has been a sheer delight for me. Here are the last two for the season. I hope to grow even more next year.

(If you want to see my other poppy posts, enter "poppies" into the "Search This Blog" box in the right hand column.
 I really had fun snapping away at them.)

Sharing at Macro Monday, The Creative Exchange, Alicia's WW, Aussie WW.
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68 comments:

  1. NayanaOctober 17, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    Karen..I love poppies and yours make me want to plan some next year:)

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  2. Jennifer {Studio JRU}October 17, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    Wow! They certainly ended the season with a bang! Gorgeous!

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  3. Sylvia KOctober 17, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    Gorgeous captures, Karen! Such incredible color! Have a great week!

    Sylvia

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  4. Nadege,October 17, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    That first shot is gorgeous.

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  5. SaunOctober 17, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    Wow, They are drop dead gorgeous...

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  6. hannahOctober 17, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    Crepe paper and that fluffy centre. Are these Iceland poppies, or Shirly poppies? or something different again? They look as delicate as Welsh poppies or the wild red ones we have in the fields.
    I'll go to your other poppy posts now.

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  7. WebbieLadyOctober 17, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    Beautiful! Shot perfectly too!

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  8. 黄清华 Wong Ching WahOctober 17, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    Very beautiful setup and execution !

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  9. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentOctober 17, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    Hannah, these are Iceland poppies, the last flowers from a six-celled punnet of seedlings. I don't think they would survive our summers but have done well through winter.

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  10. JoyfulOctober 17, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    I really love red poppies. Seeing yours brought me a smile. Thanks!

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  11. ReenaOctober 17, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    Such beautiful flowers. Look forward to seeing more of them next year!

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  12. tinajoOctober 17, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    Gorgeous close up - love the color! :-)

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  13. FilipBlogOctober 17, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    I really enjoyed all your flower article.

    Greetings,
    Filip

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  14. TezzieOctober 17, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    I hope you grow them next year, too...I've loved seeing your gorgeous poppy photos!

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  15. metanoiaOctober 17, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    beautiful photos of the poppies :D i really love those flowers !

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  16. AnonymousOctober 17, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    these r gorgeous...

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  17. tinajoOctober 17, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    I´ve tried to turn it off now and hope I did it right! :-)

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  18. Joop ZandOctober 17, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    AMAZING shots..... so WONDERFUL !!

    greetings, Joop

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  19. AnonymousOctober 17, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    Your poppies are gorgeous - really like the way your captured the texture of the petals. Great work!

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  20. JaneOctober 17, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    Beautiful shots, great detail and focus:)

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  21. Heart n SoulOctober 17, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    Oh sensational :)

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  22. NickOctober 17, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    Gorgeous shots of the Poppy's!

    Thank you!!

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  23. Stewart MOctober 17, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    Hi there – that’s a cracking shot. Really like the contrast.

    Stewart M - Melbourne

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  24. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪October 17, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    your macro is so beautiful. I like this color best.

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  25. poppilinnstudiosOctober 17, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    Gorgeous! I love Poppies.
    -Lynn

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  26. Rosemary AubutOctober 17, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    Simply divine!

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  27. UnknownOctober 18, 2011 at 12:11 AM

    Wondrful photos.Greetings Andrzej.

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  28. JillOctober 18, 2011 at 12:30 AM

    I love poppies and you've captured why I do perfectly!

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  29. LarryOctober 18, 2011 at 1:08 AM

    wonderful photos! Larry

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  30. EG CameraGirlOctober 18, 2011 at 1:39 AM

    OH! I LOVE poppies and won't be seeing any in my gardens till next June! Yours are wonderful!

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  31. SivindenOctober 18, 2011 at 2:15 AM

    So detailed and colourful!

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  32. Gillian OlsonOctober 18, 2011 at 2:55 AM

    Beautiful shot of poppies.

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  33. EmreenOctober 18, 2011 at 3:32 AM

    Beautiful poppies... Well captured...

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  34. Lisa GordonOctober 18, 2011 at 3:58 AM

    Aren't these one of the most wonderful flowers?? This year was my first year for yellow ones and white ones. I have just one yellow one left now. :-(

    Your photographs of this one are wonderful!

    Thank you so much for sharing these at The Creative Exchange.

    Have a great day!

    lisa.

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  35. MarijkeOctober 18, 2011 at 4:17 AM

    Hello Karen,
    What a brillant photo's. Are you ever printing one of these and hang them on your wall? I hope so you can be proud of yourself.
    Have a lovely time
    Marijke

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  36. AnonymousOctober 18, 2011 at 4:17 AM

    They are so beautiful, really.

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  37. Rosie GreyOctober 18, 2011 at 4:39 AM

    Wow, these are really stunning!

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  38. geaninaOctober 18, 2011 at 4:44 AM

    wow! gourgeous!!

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  39. KateOctober 18, 2011 at 4:46 AM

    Nothing quite like going out with a bang! Pretty!

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  40. PatOctober 18, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    They're gorgeous! I know you will miss them until next year.

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  41. Karin M.October 18, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    Wow ... amazing ... great pictures ......
    LG: Karin

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  42. OLLIE MCKAY'S ~ A Chic BoutiqueOctober 18, 2011 at 5:48 AM

    I LOVE Poppies, but have tried to grow them! Hmm. . .not sure if they would grow well here in southeastern Virginia, USA ~ need to check that out! These are great photos!

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  43. Sharon LovejoyOctober 18, 2011 at 6:29 AM

    Lovely, lovely poppies. I have sat for hours and actually watched them open and smooth out.

    Sending happy thoughts your way.

    All joys,

    Sharon Lovejoy Writes from Sunflower House and a Little Green Island

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  44. DeannaOctober 18, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    wowzer, these are supurb. The focus is stunning!!

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  45. Gail DixonOctober 18, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    I can certainly see why you enjoyed photographing them so much. They are absolutely delightful!

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  46. Evelyn S.October 18, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    For two consecutive years, I bought $10 lavender poppy "roots" and planted them...but nothing ever came up! I, too,love poppies, particularly the vibrant color and delicacy of their petals. Beautiful images!

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  47. UnknownOctober 18, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    These are both amazing, But that first shot blows me away.. so bright and clear a perfect macro..

    ~Linda

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  48. NonaOctober 18, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    So beautiful. I love it. Thanks for sharing. I have joined your GFC and I would love it if you joined mine. It's always fun getting to know others, isn't it?

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  49. GemelOctober 18, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    I am too enjoying the blooms of many wondrous flowers, the anticipation of each plant that gifts my new garden with the beauty of love in the purest form.
    Your page is heavenly.

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  50. PatOctober 18, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    I love poppies.....these shots are gorgeous!

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  51. LindaOctober 18, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    just MaRvELoUs!!!!

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  52. IdaOctober 18, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    Beautiful shots of the poppies. They are such delicate flowers, I think the petals remind me of crepe paper. I grow several varieties in my own garden.

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  53. KalaOctober 18, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    Gorgeous composition, color, and details.

    Thanks for sharing these last two with us, Karen. They are beautiful flowers.

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  54. forgetmenotOctober 18, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    Spectacular--nothing more needs to be said!!!! Mickie :)

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  55. Jennifer@threedogsinagardenOctober 18, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    I always find red hard to photograph. Red however seems to be no problem for you. These shot are just beautiful. I like poppies and also hope to have more in my garden next year.

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  56. Brenda Leyland @ Its A Beautiful LifeOctober 18, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    Nothing short of splendorous!

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  57. LizOctober 19, 2011 at 12:52 AM

    Gorgeous photos!! I love the first with it's furry centre.

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  58. WencheOctober 19, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    Sooo lovely :0)

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  59. cococitaOctober 19, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    Wonderful! Here in Belgium they are growing again, a bit confused because of the warmth of the season. Most flowers and trees thought for a while spring was there already! But last WE it has started to freeze, so it will be the last ones too. Fortunately, I could photograph one last Sunday: probably the last of 2011 :)

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  60. cococitaOctober 19, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    Wonderful! Here in Belgium they are growing again, a bit confused because of the warmth of the season. Most flowers and trees thought for a while spring was there already! But last WE it has started to freeze, so it will be the last ones too. Fortunately, I could photograph one last Sunday: probably the last of 2011 :)

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  61. UnknownOctober 19, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Stunning photos!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  62. GigaOctober 19, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Tylko dwa ostatnie maki, a takie śliczne zdjęcia. Pozdrawiam

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  63. Tina´s PicStoryOctober 19, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    wonderful pics :)

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  64. Marius BarbuOctober 19, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    Very, very beautiful!

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  65. Becky from BeckyandJames.comOctober 19, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    Wow. Just wow. This is gorgeous.

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  66. AnonymousOctober 20, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    beautiful colors! great pictures

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  67. Daisy, Roo and TwoOctober 20, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    I love that there is a "tall poppy" - I'm sure art history students could make a meal out of these pictures! Lovely shots!

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  68. SaraOctober 29, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    I love poppies, these are so beautiful against the black background, love the arrangement on the second photo.

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