Poppy Potency by maggiemae

Poppy Potency

My husband wanted to call this 'cash crop" but thats not very artistic! I liked the strength of the stems to hold the heads up so well!

Three good things;
1. In spite of the computer turning itself on after midnight and playing the one tune for several hours, I did sleep well!
2. The wax-eyes (birds) have discovered the raspberries but I've beaten them to it.
3. Good and hopefully supporting telephone call to John's daughter in Manchester who is having her first chemo treatment today.
Holy cow, this is amazing looking. How did you process it? Just wonderful. Fav.
January 13th, 2014  
lovely shot... love those bendy stems
January 13th, 2014  
Meg
Great shot! Very original plants, at least to me. They look like something you'd see in a Dr. Seuss story.
January 13th, 2014  
this is a beautiful shot maggie, the colours are gorgeous. Hope no.3 turns out OK
January 13th, 2014  
Wow!
January 13th, 2014  
Beautiful
January 13th, 2014  
LOVE this, Maggiemae. Colors and shapes are amazing. Fav!!
January 13th, 2014  
Love it!
January 13th, 2014  
Love Love Love ... such vibrant colors .. and fabulous sharp focus .. Instant fav!!
January 13th, 2014  
fantastic capture! fav'd!
January 13th, 2014  
Jo
What a fabulous shot. Fav
January 14th, 2014  
A fav -- really love this --super
January 14th, 2014  
Everything about this is fabulous. Colours, shapes and background. Faved!
January 14th, 2014  
spotted on trending page ~ FAV
January 14th, 2014  
+fav quirky modern art feel to this.
January 14th, 2014  
Very beautiful capture. I really like it. FAV.
January 14th, 2014  
Just stunning!! Instant Fav!! Fabulous processing!!
January 14th, 2014  
Beautiful shot! : ) fav
January 14th, 2014  
Such a great capture. Fav.

I hope John's daughter does okay with her chemo.
January 14th, 2014  
@alisonp Thank you Alison for giving this the thumbs up!
January 14th, 2014  
Fabulous shot!
I think you could also tag it for the weekly theme twisted http://365project.org/blog/weekly-theme-twisted
January 14th, 2014  
@yonnie Thanks Yvonne - she is being very practical about it all - has always had very long hair and now she has cut it short. Planning to shave it off before it falls out! So many people are touched by this awful breast cancer!
January 14th, 2014  
@mara19500 Thanks Mara - I guess one of the stems is definitely twisted - thats what appealed to me in the first instance!
January 14th, 2014  
Such sharp focus - when I read about her cutting her hair in your reply it seems appropriate there are no petals here
January 14th, 2014  
@maggiemae Breast cancer has touched so many. My brother-in-law (age 56) was just diagnosed with throat cancer and started agressive chemo. Seems to be helping as his tumor has started to shrink. Cancer is awful.
January 14th, 2014  
Instant fav... great shot!
January 14th, 2014  
@annemary Oh, Anne Mary! You have maybe identified something in me when choosing to photograph these bald seed pods!
January 14th, 2014  
Deb
This is great! FAV
I'm praying for John's daughter.
January 14th, 2014  
Fabulous colors and composition, fav
January 14th, 2014  
Fav! Fabulous creation, Maggiemae.... the colors, the focus and just so creative.
January 14th, 2014  
This is beautiful. I love the lines and composition. Fav
January 14th, 2014  
Definite fav. I love how the green just pops out at me and the stems are so interesting to look at! I think you should frame this and hang it on your wall!
January 14th, 2014  
The focus is so crisp.
January 14th, 2014  
@deburahiru Deb you are so kind! Thank you!
January 14th, 2014  
is this where you get some of your ideas?
January 14th, 2014  
Love this, great focus and appropriate background.
January 14th, 2014  
@chard Naughty Richard - the strongest potent I have had was going round in circles with my finger on the ground! Perhaps the same effect!
January 14th, 2014  
Vee
Very beautiful shot! So nicely seen! Fav!
January 14th, 2014  
great composition and cool processing, maggiemae.
January 14th, 2014  
Fav Maggie, πŸ’– this..
January 14th, 2014  
Stunning image. Love it. I agree with hubby for the title :) Will be thinking of John's daughter and wishing her well.
January 14th, 2014  
Gorgeous colors!
January 14th, 2014  
Love the composition and simplicity. fav.
January 14th, 2014  
fav fav fav! This is awesome, Maggiemae - I love it!
January 14th, 2014  
Fantastic photo, fav.
January 14th, 2014  
Very clever shot, and it is nice and artsy
January 14th, 2014  
@jankoos Thank you for being so enthusiastic! I'm very excited by all these favs - keep going back to look at my page and smile!
January 14th, 2014  
Just terrific! Love it! Fave!
January 14th, 2014  
This is fantastic. Fav
January 14th, 2014  
Nice shot
January 14th, 2014  
This is gorgeous!! fav!
January 14th, 2014  
Love hubby sense of humor!! It's a great image!
January 14th, 2014  
You have poppies, I love when they are in bloom!!
January 14th, 2014  
Love how you have shot and processed this - great colours!
January 14th, 2014  
What a crisp image. I agree with you. It really has its strength! A computer turned on in the midnight? and singing? There must be someone snores that trigger it - haha
January 14th, 2014  
What a wonderful shot, you make an excellent poster size print
January 14th, 2014  
Extraordinary! I'd love to know how you processed this it's stunning. Fav xx
January 14th, 2014  
fantastic! fav
January 14th, 2014  
Awesomely done
January 14th, 2014  
Beautiful light. Beautiful composition Faved
January 14th, 2014  
Wow, fantastic image
Fav
January 14th, 2014  
Beautiful image. fav
January 14th, 2014  
I'm so in love with this shot! Excellent! ;)
January 14th, 2014  
You have hit the jackpot here maggiemae....stunning shot.& I nearly missed it! So many faves & everyone deserved!!


January 14th, 2014  
How weird that it's not on PP yet......might be in TT never mind PP !!!
January 14th, 2014  
@happypat I wondered that to - about PP. There's a guy called Arefin who often gets 40-50 favs and is not on PP for all of his. However it's pretty amazing to get such a good result for this picture! Makes me feel so happy!
January 14th, 2014  
A terrific shot - I like the title and the simplicity of the composition and colour. Glad it's trending - hope it makes it to the PP too!
January 14th, 2014  
Simplicity at its best Maggie...Fav.
January 14th, 2014  
Great shot, Maggie - so simple yet so effective.
Hope the chemo is successful!
January 14th, 2014  
Beautiful .... I love the colour :)
January 14th, 2014  
Gorgeous colour and composition, great processing, a fav for me. All the best to John's daughter, I hope all goes well for her.
January 15th, 2014  
Fantastic! Love your processing...fav
I hope her chemo goes well.
January 15th, 2014  
This is a fantastic shot- it's sooooo artistic! I love it. fav!!
January 15th, 2014  
Perfection....and should be hanging in a gallery!!! Stunning!!!! FAV
January 15th, 2014  
Very striking image!
January 15th, 2014  
So sharp and vibrant. Wonderful shot!! Fav :)
January 15th, 2014  
@eyesmile I think that about a lot of our talented 365'ers! Beat the professionals!
January 15th, 2014  
Fabulous!
January 15th, 2014  
There you go, on PP and Trending! And quite right too. Fav
January 15th, 2014  
Gorgeous! Fav
January 15th, 2014  
Fantastic shot, Maggiemae - I love the brightness of the green.
January 15th, 2014  
Beautiful lighting, colour, positioning, and dof
January 15th, 2014  
Beautiful capture, love the lightning, color & detail. Amazing!
January 15th, 2014  
Well done on your PP, v well deserved.
January 16th, 2014  
Fabulous shot! V well done!
January 16th, 2014  
Congrats on the TP and PP appearances, very well deserved!
January 16th, 2014  
@tristansmum Thanks Stephanie - its the most favs I've ever had!
January 16th, 2014  
@pennymilner Nice to see your comment here Penny!
January 16th, 2014  
@maggiemae Double congrats for that!
January 16th, 2014  
Such a lovely composition (great neg. space!) and a fab. painterly look to it too. Love the crispness and the fresh colours. Fav
Btw, I saw the comments above re. PP and TT. This article Ross wrote explains the ins and outs of the way they work : http://365project.org/blog/behind-the-scenes-of-365-project
January 16th, 2014  
Amy
Stunning! Looks painted!
January 16th, 2014  
fav. love this - the processing is completely fab
January 16th, 2014  
Beautiful Depth of Field on this one!!
January 16th, 2014  
Instant fav from me. What an inspiration
January 16th, 2014  
Stunning
January 16th, 2014  
Awesome shot
January 16th, 2014  
What a fantastic shot, Maggie. So neat and perfect! Fav!
January 16th, 2014  
@deniseescovino I am gobsmacked with all comments and favs, thank you Denise!
January 16th, 2014  
such a stunning shot! very nicely done :)
January 17th, 2014  
instant fav for a stunning capture! Wonderful colours and composition.
January 17th, 2014  
@angelat Thank you Angela for going all the way down to the bottom to comment so nicely!
January 17th, 2014  
Hurrah .. congrats on the TT for this stunner my friend!!
January 17th, 2014  
PS - Congrats on the TT.
January 17th, 2014  
So glad to see this on TT! I love the whimsy of it!
January 17th, 2014  
oh i missed this fantastic picture! fav! huge congrats on TT!
January 17th, 2014  
So loved this great shot. Congrats on making it on the TT with your fabulous shot, Maggiemae!!
January 17th, 2014  
Wow Maggie where have I been to miss this?! Stunning & fav!
January 17th, 2014  
how did you get this so perfect maggiemae! fav and congrats on the TT!
January 17th, 2014  
@heidihp I wish I knew, Heidi! I had a picture in my mind and just tried to get it looking like that and it just happened after a lot of experiments! Thanks!
January 17th, 2014  
Congrats on TT - very well deserved!! A great shot!!
January 17th, 2014  
#6 maggiemae very well done!!
January 17th, 2014  
Wow, this is stunning! Sorry I missed it, but a fav!!
January 18th, 2014  
Congrats on Top 20! Love it! FAV!
January 18th, 2014  
Super photo
January 18th, 2014  
@peterdegraaff thank you Peter - thrilled that you think so!
January 18th, 2014  
how could have i missed this ? a fav and congratulations on the TT
January 18th, 2014  
cool colors and lines! :)
January 18th, 2014  
Beautiful comp & colours, congrats on the TT :)
January 18th, 2014  
Oh My! Congratulation on your TT, way to go
January 18th, 2014  
Just caught up with this in the top20, superb shot, love the composition and the colours
January 18th, 2014  
Congrats on the TT! :)
January 18th, 2014  
WOW Love this ...Fav
January 19th, 2014  
gorgeous. fav! congratulations on the PP and the TP.
January 19th, 2014  
beautiful shot! fav!!
January 19th, 2014  
Maggie...congrats on TT...I still think it should be hanging in a gallery!!
January 19th, 2014  
fabulous shot - congratulations on the TT!
January 19th, 2014  
@ltodd thank you Lyn - nice of you to put your comment down - all the way down! I'm amazed at the response!
January 19th, 2014  
Congrats on TT
January 19th, 2014  
This is lovely!
January 20th, 2014  
Just a stunning shot. Love the lines, clarity and vibrant color. Congrats on making the top 20!!!
January 20th, 2014  
Congratulations on top twenty. Great composition and colours.
January 20th, 2014  
Superb! Fav
January 21st, 2014  
Love this one. A fav for me
January 21st, 2014  
Congrats on making TT. That's awesome and very well deserved :)
January 21st, 2014  
Wow I have no idea how I missed this but it is fabulous!! Congrats on the pp, TT and let me add one more FAV. Gorgeous piece of art Mm!
January 21st, 2014  
Congratulation Maggie on making the Top Twenty! Great composition and detail!
January 21st, 2014  
Bev
Wow! Fantastic shot! Great detail and composition! Well done :)
January 25th, 2014  
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