25th June 2015 - Red poppy

Finally the red poppies are starting to show their faces. I thought I had missed and am so pleased they waited for me to come home from holiday.

Looks best on black.

Many thanks for your great comments and Favs - you are a great group. Sorry I am still so far behind on comments. We were at the hospital until 9.30pm last night and I was exhausted when we finally got home. Three weeks for results!! They do make you sweat over these things don't they!!

Just spotted this was on the PP - many thanks for getting it there!!

[carol white]

Beautiful, lovely detail. Fav!! 😃

[Rosie Kind]

this looks almost like a painting - Fav

[Ann Williams]

Wow. That red is so strong and clear. A beautiful picture.

[Kim]

Such pretty details in the center, surrounded by poppy red.

[Denise (lyndemc)]

Wow! The view on black is amazing. The red of the poppy just blazes so bright and bold. Glad they waited for you before doing their blooming.

My apologies for being cruel in posting a chocolatey dessert. :)
You asked about what a 'corn dog' is. I'll leave an answer to that on the bulrushes page here shortly. Others have asked as well.

[tony gig]

Lovely detailed shot...Fav

[Judith Johnson]

Gorgeous! I find the light difficult with poppies but this is perfect.

[Leon Buijs]

Lovely details

[Diana Moss]

A beautiful colourful picture

[Sally Ings]

Amazing details!

[Lisa Poland]

Beautiful!

[Vera]

The editing with the defined slightly ripped edges reminded me of the poppies paintings by Emil Nolde! Beautiful

[gloria jones]

Lovely close up, details, focus, dof, colors

[Elisabeth Sæter]

So pretty.

[Janiskay]

Gorgeous poppy! Wonderful close-up and detail. With any luck you might get the results sooner.

[Paula W]

Beautiful shot Pam.

[Maggiemae]

Poppies have the must unique centres - great focus. Hope your hospital visit wasn't too upsetting though waiting for results sounds tough!

[Pam Knowler]

@maggiemae It was a bit traumatic for my sister having the biopsy and now waiting to see if the cancer has returned is very hard for all of us.

[Rosie Kerr]

What a delicious, flamboyant, red! You have a lovely focus, too. Sorry about the need for hospitals and testing for your sister. :(

[Poppo Livy]

Just keep cultivating those poppies Pam. Schmokin.
Hope the results are kind to you and Barb

[Taffy]

Your DoF is quite spectacular -- the entire flower looks so crisp and clear.

[Yeshanghai]

Gorgeous capture with unbelievable vivid colors. FAV

[Denise Wood]

Beautiful :) Fav

[ShirleyB]

Beautiful detail. I'm still waiting for mine to open,.

[Lois]

Fantastic shot!

[Gabrielle Snyder]

Gorgeous vivid colors!

[Anja]

Lovely colorful shot!

[Henri Russell]

Beautiful.

[Ukandie!]

Great detail and I love the vibrant color.

[Stephanie Swift]

Gorgeous focus and detail, not to mention colour, fav.