In the early morning light two gorgeous poppies pronounced glory to the day. You can see the maturing seed head of the single poppy which bloomed and dropped petals all in one day, exactly two weeks ago.
It had been 5 whole days since our last email from my husband and Miss E who are currently in India. "Internet cafe...across the road....from the hotel" they said.
Then nothing........ for 5 days.
Until late this afternoon. Apparently there has been three public holidays in a row and nothing has been open. All is well, they are having an amazing time - as I had hoped.
I head out to the garden, greatly relieved and very happy! This morning's poppies have retained their magnificent petals which are now gently closed like elegant fans protecting their centres.
I let my camera dance with my heart. Oh happy day!
Sharing at Beauty Is Where You Find It [Calmness], Weekly Top Shot.
ReplyDeleteOh yes, I understand it's a happy day for you now. I followed the link and wish you all many blessings and the presence of our God.
Your flowers are very beautiful to see. Delicate and precious as our lifes ...
Happy day to you!
ReplyDeleteCinzia
I can only imagine how relieved you are to have finally heard from family members and to know they are safe. The flowers are spectacular.
ReplyDeleteI've never seen poppies in this color - so pretty!!
ReplyDeleteTraumhafte Detailaufnahmen!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteJesteś szczęśliwa, to cudownie i cudowne są dzisiejsze zdjęcia maków. Pozdrawiam.
ReplyDeleteAre you happy, that's great and wonderful poppies are today's photos. Yours.
So happy that you heard from your family, and know that this is going to be an experience of a lifetime for them. Know you must feel so much better since you heard! It is so visible in your photos which are amazing. They will be in my prayers
ReplyDeleteGlorious photos! I'm relieved for you - as a mom and wife and grandma I can relate! :)
ReplyDeleteYour poppies are beautiful ... and the pictures perfectly.
ReplyDeleteFor the first time in my life, I watch the flowers.
Thank you for the joy of watching these wonderful plants.
Hello,
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful shots of these brightly colored flowers.
Wonderful to see, well done!!
Many greetings,
Marco
You have captured these gorgeous poppies so wonderfully. They look so ethereal. It is good to know that separation anxiety has not diminished your skills or your sense of artistry.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, these are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteEvery picture is a jewel!
ReplyDeleteThe colours of the poppies... and your talent to enhance their beauty!
Truly magnificent!
Cheers!
The poppies are lovely!!
ReplyDeleteHappy day indeed, so glad you heard from your family. These beautiful shots have started my day on a very happy note, gorgeous!
ReplyDeletevery lovely indeed!
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean by letting your camera dance with your heart. These photos are amazing. We have an amazing Creator. Wonder why so many people don't see that??!
ReplyDeleteHave a great Tuesday.
Adorei estas papoulas, nunca tinha visto desta cor ,só mais escura.
ReplyDeleteBeijos
Beautiful pictures, congratulations!
ReplyDeleteOhhh wie wundervoll ♥ ♥
ReplyDeletethese are just gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteYour photos look like delicate fans. 5 days is a long LONG time to worry and wait. Sorry Karen, I should have checked in with you to see how you were going. And isn't this the same time two other ones are cricketing?
ReplyDeleteGlad hubby and MIss E are doing well on the trip. Must've been a little scary not hearing from them for 5 days. Your shots of the poppies are beautiful. I have never seen them in this color scheme before.
ReplyDeleteThe two who fly out for cricket will leave this Saturday, just missing the two in India who return Sunday.
ReplyDeleteFive days is a long time when we were expecting contact, but nothing compared to when I last went 22 years ago with snail mail. So much depends on what you expect doesn't it.
The flowers are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear all is well. : )
Happy day to you! ;)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful images!
A surprise for you on my blog...
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Sincerely...
Thank you for your comment at my blog. Your photo's are so beautiful!! So nice te read you've 8 children! Yes, each day with our Lord is a happy day and you've got the talent to show it with your camera! (Sorry, I'm not so very good in English... ;-) )
ReplyDeleteI know how you feel when you are expecting a communication and nothing happens - the mind works overtime. Luckily there is usually some simple reason, as in your case, but what a relief it is.
ReplyDeleteThe poppy is gorgeous so delicate just like tissue paper.
That delicate pink is just so perfect.
ReplyDeleteI can almost feel your relief. It would have driven me close to crazy not to hear anything. So happy for you everything is OK. A truly happy day with gorgeous poppies to top it off. So beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBye,
Marian
I am glad that your family is safe. The poppies are so beautiful and light as air in your gorgeous photographs.
ReplyDeleteOh happy day is right!! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for all your comments, I am very happy¡¡¡
ReplyDeleteThere is a lot tenderness inside your photos
and nice music
Have a nice day.
All beautiful images ~ I love poppies!
ReplyDeleteLoved your post. Really beautiful captures.. Happiness is such a good thing!
ReplyDeleteyour camera dancing with your heart is such a lovely modern day thought that warmed this equally camera and life loving heart....those flowers are so beautiful, those petals exquisitely pretty and wonderfully captured as always....your happy thoughts always inspire me :)
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous images, Karen!! These poppies really are delightful.
ReplyDeleteI understand the feeling of no contact for days when loved ones are overseas. My ex-husband used to travel internationally a lot and some countries meant no contact for weeks. It was quite worrying as the state of some countries was not ideal.
Your images reflect your joy beautifully!
Glad you've reconnected. Love poppies but don't find them growing down here, perhaps it's too wet. Hope you have a happy Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeletesimply breathtaking this beauty you have captured! great your loved ones are having fun...happy rest of the week:-)
ReplyDeleteYour poppies are so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing such a wonderful moment of happiness.
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Wonderful post, love those flowers and so nice to know that loved ones are safe and happy. Happy day.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous shots. I know they made my day happy.
ReplyDeleteHugs
These poppy photos are simply dreamy.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes and prayers for your daughter during her adventures in India.
That poppy is beautiful Karen. Glad your husband and daughter are OK. I also enjoyed your previous blog with that long flower spike. The flower is lovely - Dave
ReplyDeleteBreathtaking! I love poppies, I wish summer was back!
ReplyDeleteTina
These are amazing pictures! So fragile! I love´m!
ReplyDeleteThank you Tina. Your summers must be delightful.
ReplyDeleteDo you have a blog?
Karen
Really, a happy day!
ReplyDeleteThe colour of the poppies is gorgeous.
Your pictures are great!
Greetings from Switzerland
Angela
such a beautiful poppy!
ReplyDeleteThe poppies appear even more beautiful than normal because they come bearing good news!
ReplyDeleteWow, how very delicate!
ReplyDeleteOh, you've given me such joy -- I love poppies and they're six months past blooming here.
ReplyDeleteLovely, lovely, lovely!
ReplyDeleteso beautiful and artfully photographed.
ReplyDeleteAwesome photography!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you came over to share their paper thin translucence... Thank you for sharing on Weekly Top Shot #58!
ReplyDeleteMagnificent images!
ReplyDeleteGlad all is well!!