Gazing in wonder this week at the multitude of photos I've taken of this one flower.....
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Remember this
bud from last week which I named Ranunculi? When it opened a few days later it revealed its true identity as an Anemone Poppy!!!!
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Look at that centre, isn't it just stunning!
Is it any wonder I've been fascinated by its beauty?
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Late each afternoon the flower petals gently close, as if protecting the magnificent centre-piece. The photo above taken around 9am the following morning, the one below less than two hours later.
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Today is the third day since it first opened, it seems to spread wider open each day, maybe the gorgeous pink filament arms are a little longer too (comparing this one to photo #1 at the top), sheltered again each evening by perfectly pink petals. I am so enjoying this beautiful flower, another first for me. Quite happy to have been mistaken, I wonder if any of my real ranunculi will show themselves and flower?
NOTE: The Anemone Poppy,
Anemone Coronaria, is also known as Wind Poppy and belongs to the Ranunulaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean area.
PHOTOGRAPHY NOTE: Each macro here taken using
my fixed-lens Lumix superzoom with a Raynox macro conversion lens attached.
Sharing at
Flower Art Friday,
Shoot. Edit. Submit - first photo
(chosen as Weekly Winner),
Sneak Peek Friday,
Weekly Top Shot,
Your Sunday Best,
I Heart Macro.
Hello Karen, your photos are magic!
ReplyDeleteCinzia
Such a stunning collection of photos. The centre of the flower is just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteQue maravilhosas.Uma mais linda que a outra e parecem mandalas!!!beijos,chica e ótimo fim de semana!
ReplyDeleteIt is a beauty, such wonderful colours, and very easily mistaken for a Ranunculi whilst in bud form.
ReplyDeletewonderful pics! :)
ReplyDeleteWhen the flower was first designed, what was in HIS mind?
ReplyDeleteI KNEW those macros were from the Raynox. I wish mine would fit on my new wide angle lens. Oh well! These are beautiful shots of this magnificent flower. Well done!
ReplyDeleteLovely macro. I specially enjoy the composition on the first and the last one.
ReplyDeleteStunning indeed! :-)
ReplyDeleteThese really are phenomenal!!!!!! The colors - the detail- all AMAZING
ReplyDeleteThe pictures of the flower with the blue and white elements are fantastic.
ReplyDeleteGreetings,
Filip
Such wonderful spring pictures!!! I love Anemones, but i dident know, that the inside of them are so stunning!! Thank for showing!!! I love your Makropics!! Love Sarah
ReplyDeleteoh wow~amazing and surprising... oh my but your pics are so cool, too...I would love to grow one of these for sure. Stunningly BEAUTIFUL!
ReplyDeleteRealmente as tuas flores são de grande beleza, teu jardim é encantado.
ReplyDeleteBeijos
Exquisite captures, Karen, and you do have some gorgeous flowers! I love the color! Looks as though you will have a truly beautiful and colorful spring! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteFantastic photo's Karen. A beautiful flower and great photographie. I am amazed to see there are flowers in your country the year around. Lucky girl you are.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend
I really like these fotos, they are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteGreetings
Hard to believe there is so much beauty in one flower! I love checking in on your blog, such beautiful photos...a very sweet retreat from all our day to day commotion.
ReplyDeleteWhat amazing colours!
ReplyDeleteStunning. Wow your series on this gorgeous flower is just fabulous.
ReplyDeleteStunning photos, i love it :)
ReplyDeleteWell, not to repeat everyone else, okay I am....just simply stunning, the flower and your photos. You have certainly rocked your camera with this poppy!! WoW
ReplyDeleteMy favorite one is the first:) Love the colors. ~ Judy
ReplyDeleteYour Raynox photos are a wonder! The Anemone is so delicate and such a vivid pink. The blue and white filaments are a perfect contrast!
ReplyDeleteKwiat jest piękny, to prawda, ale Twoje zdjęcia są wspaniałe. Pozdrawiam.
ReplyDeleteA flower is beautiful, it's true, but your pictures are wonderful. Yours.
beautiful color and subject here! :)
ReplyDeletestunning pictures, so much detail that we miss, thank you for sharing the beauty you find! It brings beauty to my world too, thank you!
ReplyDeletethat beautiful center looks like it is being presented on a pink platter!! lovely pics!!
ReplyDelete^)^ linda
Amazing pictures. It is staggering how much depth and layers there are in each flower...and so many types of flowers. Your photography is stunning. But I am more in awe that you have eight children.
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Leah
Oh how I love seeing your photos each week! You must be in the spring season down under. This is a true beauty. Absolutely love the details of this flower. I'll have to see if I can get it to grow in the states. Beautiful photos!
ReplyDeletejust gorgeous! that center is amazing! What a lovely surprise. :-)
ReplyDeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteIt's been a while since I've been by and left a comment. This series of photos are stunning. I love, love, love them. Lol. All of your posts are beautiful but I especially love this one.
Amazing macro shots--I do believe your blog is my favorite place to visit. Stunning photos and great music--what more could one ask for. Have a terrific weekend. Mickie :)
ReplyDeleteThese photos are heavenly.. I just love all the wonderful texture flowers have. You captured them perfectly..
ReplyDeleteHugs~
amazing colours! beautiful images!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous images!! I thought the bud looked smilar to a poppy. The inside is so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteSorry I haven't been so great in visiting your blog (or any others)... I'm still quite unwell.
gorgeous pink, indeed!
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing!
Magical momentswith this beautiful flower mandala.
ReplyDeleteHave a good weekend!
Finally got my computer back after a week gone and I see I have missed some post.
ReplyDeleteThese are outstanding and taken as only you can capture them. The center of that flower is breath taking.
Stunning shots of this gorgeous flower!
ReplyDeleteYour photos are a true work of art. It's so wonderful !
ReplyDeleteHave a nice weekend !
Aukse
I can see why you have been captivated by this flower . . . absolutely stunning images.
ReplyDeleteWow .....wow.....
ReplyDeletestunningly beautiful shots, great photo work...
super light and great quality ...
Love greetings, Karin
Gorgeous macros of a beautiful flower!
ReplyDelete♥charlotte
These photos are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWow! Beautiful! (A Creative Harbor)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! It's amazing how one flower can provide so much inspiration! My favorite is #11. Such detail!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous anemone, my favorite flowers.
ReplyDeleteHow interesting to see this flower from so many different angles and views. Beautiful color and detail.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely breathtaking photos!
ReplyDeleteYou always have such amazing photographs and to me, these are some of the best - I'm sitting here in awe! Gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteKaren, these are amazing macros.
ReplyDeleteEach on is so beautifully composed, and the colors are amazing.
Oh my goodness... that is amazing and gorgeous. Love the pink and the purples together like that. Only HE, only HE... could create such a masterpiece!! :)
ReplyDeleteI could not stop looking at these beautiful photo's. Such beauty!
ReplyDeleteYou really do rock that combination of that camera and your attachment. This flower is beautiful. So simple and intricate. Perfect captures. Seriously, perfect!
ReplyDeleteLovely shots. I especially like the macro ones. Beautiful detail and colour. You might like to share your work on Mandarin Orange Monday too:)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous colour and macro!
ReplyDelete#4 & #6 are my absolute favorites, but all of them are just gorgeous:)
ReplyDeleteThose are such stunning and brilliant colors! I can see the fascination!
ReplyDeleteThis flower is well-deserving of all your photos! The closer you get to it the more magical it becomes. Thanks for all the info about how you achieved the macros :)
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely GORGEOUS! Love these shots...the colors are so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely LOVE Anemones! I have to grow them in pots though. With the strange weather we had, they start to come out again now, weird.... Wonder if I'll have Anemone Poppies in autumn now, that would be sooooooooo very nice.
ReplyDeleteBye,
Marian
This poppy is amazingly beautiful and you have truly done it justice! Truly as a bud it looked so similar to a rinuncula! (OK, I am needing a dictionary! :-) ) Anyway, the shots are just perfect and so is this beautiful flower!
ReplyDeleteAmazing colors and details! Thank you for sharing on WTS#44!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on being featured on Shoot.Edit.Submit!!!
ReplyDeleteLaurie @ Pride in Photos