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this looks a lot nicer viewed on black.

run out of titles again - maybe a sign that I have done too many poppy pics....

My aunt and uncle who I haven't seen for 33 years are over from Australia. They are staying with family in Liverpool which is where most of my family live and where I was born. This weekend they and lots of other family members are down here visiting my parents and last night 25 of us went for a meal in one of the pubs in their village. I had such a lovely time and the evening was topped off with the surprise appearance of two of my cousins who unbeknown to anybody had come over from Australia for two weeks.

Today everybody came over here and I had one of my absolute favourite kinds of day - loads of lovely people here, perfect weather and the garden in almost full bloom. I just loved looking out and seeing little groups of people dotted about having a lovely time. I had tried to keep the cooking side of things as simple as possible so made two enormous lasagnes with garlic bread and salad followed by two kinds of home made ice cream (lemon meringue and rhubarb crumble flavours - both yum tho I say so myself - thanks Delia) and strawberries and cream.

I have been left with a very flat and slightly melancholy feeling now that everybody has gone home. Wonder if I will ever see my Aunt and Uncle again.
Wonderful lighting coming through the petals of these poppies.
July 2nd, 2013  
Great Light
July 2nd, 2013  
absolutely stunning Jan!
July 2nd, 2013  
The light you have got here is supreme for the poppy! Fav. You must have so enjoyed your family visit!
July 2nd, 2013  
Good shot of the poppies and it sounds as if it was good to see all.
July 2nd, 2013  
Sounds like you had a lovely day! I love catching up with my family - always a great time! Gorgeous shot too - love that red!
July 2nd, 2013  
Great shot and the same for the story!
July 2nd, 2013  
Great orange tones
July 2nd, 2013  
Beautiful. Love the way you've captured the translucency of the petals.
July 2nd, 2013  
Very pretty. Great angle and colour.
July 2nd, 2013  
Sounds like an absolutely perfect weekend. Maybe when you look at this absolutely perfect photo, you'll always remember the fun and family. Lovely colours and composition and pov. FAV.
July 2nd, 2013  
Family is such a blessing! And what a wonderful hostess you are! I am sure they enjoyed your lovely garden and made many happy memories there! LOVE the phtoto! Fav!
July 2nd, 2013  
Gorgeous!
July 2nd, 2013  
Absolutely beautiful. It does look great on black. I really enjoyed your wonderful story. I know how you feel - drained of all emotion, I imagine. But, what a wonderful time you had!
July 2nd, 2013  
Jo
Beautiful composition, colours and DoF.
July 2nd, 2013  
Beautiful poppy pic. You can't go wrong with Delia. You and I seem to have swapped places - I used to live near Stratford and now live near Liverpool.
July 2nd, 2013  
Lee
Lovely vibrant shot, the sun is catching those poppies beautifully. Great shot.
July 2nd, 2013  
So delicate and pretty, wonderful with the sun behind them. When can I come and stay? You sound like the perfect host with a beautiful home and garden thrown into the mix. Have a large glass of wine and an early night
July 2nd, 2013  
JH
Oh good, so glad good times were had by all. I'm basically spending a year having unoriginal ageing + motherhood-related discoveries, but one of them has been how much more important family (and friends, and community...) feel to me now as opposed to even a few years back.

It's a beautiful picture - I like the sense of sunlight. Fav.
July 3rd, 2013  
Oh - I love that sort of gathering as well (usually preceded by an expensive trip to the garden centre in order to achieve the full bloom part). I think a trip to Australia might be essential to stave off the melancholy.
July 3rd, 2013  
This is beautiful....sounds like a stupendous time....it is always a flat feeling when company leaves...fav
July 3rd, 2013  
Gorgeous shot
July 4th, 2013  
OMG.... this is such a gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous shot.... I love this so much... how beautiful they are..... fav for me ♥
July 5th, 2013  
Beautiful!
July 6th, 2013  
Striking! Absolutely stunning!!!
August 3rd, 2013  
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