I've been looking at @fbailey impressive poppy shots with some envy as I hadn't seen any this year. I finally managed to find some near the village of Stoke Albany in Northamptonshire. There not as impressive but still make a nice colourful shot :)
have also been admiring @fbailey's lovely poppies. i like the way yours are a defined central ribbon rather than scattered throughout, and your double pylon comp
made it by the sea yet?