RED POPPY

Marilyn Whiteley, on June 29, said:

Ah! I'm the first to comment on your poppy. The photo shows (perfectly) that there can be deep beauty even where there is not perfection.

Greetings, Marilyn

A.SKINNER, on June 29, said:

Oh! that was quick Marilyn, I've only just put this photo on a short while ago. The poppy was having a hard time with the strong wind and rain we have had in the last few days so I thought I had better capture it before it was too late. Cheers, Anita

jadransko, on June 30, said:

WOW! BRAVO DEAR ANITA!!!!!! YELLOW STAR! EDITA

A.SKINNER, on June 30, said:

Hi Edita, nice to hear from you. Thank you very much for the yellow star :) This is my favourite poppy from my garden, the flower is as large as my hand. Cheers, Anita

Coal Miner's Boy, on June 30, said:

Hey Anita, there it is in all its glory.

Despite the wind and rain, it's still a beautiful flower and an equally beautiful picture.

Greetings from northern California,

Paul

sandro 63, on June 30, said:

great macro , compliments and regards from Sandro, very good job

A.SKINNER, on June 30, said:

Hello Paul, sorry I didn't know you had visited my red poppy, I've just left a message on your California poppy photo asking you to take a look 8) Do you think it's the same as the Flanders poppy? sorry for troubling you. Regards, Anita

A.SKINNER, on June 30, said:

Hi Sandro, thank you for your compliments. This is such a magnificent flower that I'm happy to share it with you. Kind regards, Anita

Paula K, on June 30, said:

A wonderful photo, the colour is beautiful!

Paula

Faintlightofdawn, on June 30, said:

Beautiful photo, a really clear/sharp view of what's inside. Best wishes, Fai

Lina08, on June 30, said:

Hi Anita beautiful this picture

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wishes/Lina

A.SKINNER, on July 2, said:

Hi PAULA, FAI, AND LINA, thank you for your comments, I appreciate all of them :) Best wishes, Anita

Ian Stehbens, on July 5, said:

I love it too, Anita. This camera is creating great images, and using the flash has made this a brilliant pic. Thank you for sharing your joy.

Ian

A.SKINNER, on July 5, said:

A pleasure Ian, Kind regards, Anita

Coal Miner's Boy, on July 25, said:

I never did answer your question about this flower. It's a Corn Poppy (Papaver rhoeas) and yes, it's the poppy of Flanders Field fame.

As promised, I've posted a picture of some of these growing in "My neighborhood" along with some California Poppies. HERE'S the link for you.

Greetings from smoky northern California,

Paul