poppy 1: awaiting unfolding

Poppies blossom every year in my garden. I like them - they are the flowers of summer.

[Kylie Martin]

lovely lighting, following

[sarah]

Fantastic detail & clarity!

[Graeme Stevens]

excellent shot - great light and detail

[Joan Robillard]

Nice closeup

[Clare Gadsby]

Great macro

[Susiangelgirl]

Great shot. Stunning on black. FAV

[Milanie]

This is fantastic on black - such super detail.

[Gayle]

Fabulous viewed on black! Amazing details!

[Jerome]

@kmrtn6 @zinnia @graemestevens @joansmor @pistache @susiangelgirl @milaniet @gaylewood
Kylie, Sarah, Graeme, Joan, Clare, Susiangelgirl, Milanie, Gayle - thank you for your nice comments!

I made a few pictures of the now blossoming poppies. I want to share some of them in the next few days with you.

[PhylM-S]

Wow! I agree with @Susiangelgirl above, even more amazing on black!

[John Falconer]

Fabulous closeup.

[Jerome]

@johnfalconer @elatedpixie
Thank you, Phylm-S and John, for your nice comments!

[Madeleine Pennock]

Fabulous textural details!

[Jerome]

@marshwader Thanks, Madeleine, for your kind comment!

[Saxa van Eijnsbergen]

Such a difference compared to the fragile poppey petals, when it's still unfolded...

[Louise & Ken]

As I write, I'm watching a birth take place in my own garden. and expect to see a beautiful flower in the morning!

[Jerome]

@overalvandaan @Weezilou Thank you - Saxa and Louise - for your nice comments!

[Louise & Ken]

@jerome Regarding my poppies, we had triplets today! It looks like a large family is waiting in the wings!

[Jerome]

@jerome It so nice that you continue the poppy subject so fond! I love this flower!