Poppies

I have come across a variety of poppies on my morning walks along the river.  Oriental poppies are my favorite, but I have yet to capture a photo that I really like. Maybe its the red that is so difficult to photograph. Maralee

Poppy

I was only carrying my iPhone with me this morning on my walk  but when I came across some blooming poppies I had to photograph them. Maralee

Poppy

I love poppies . . . especially the very large Oriental poppies.  I've tried growing them in my garden but they just don't  seem to want to grow there. These were taken at a local public garden.  It was mid-day so the lighting was very harsh.  I used the sun as a back-light for one …