Comment from Joelgraphuchin
What a unique object. I call this exotic. It is beautiful, taken beautifully with good focus and framed well.

Well done and thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 28-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 29-Jul-2016

Definitely unique in my gardens joel. Thank you so much for checking it out. I do appreciate it.

Deborah

Comment from iPhone7
I saw a lot of these, fields of these in Afghanistan. It is a main cash crop for the rural farmers. I like this scene as it is crisp and clear, well balanced and a very effective depth of field. Just a great picture Deb ~ Steve

 Comment Written 28-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Jul-2016

I know it is Steve....such a lovely flower can cause so many problems. Thanks so much for checking it out. I really do appreciate you always checking out my posts.

Deborah

Comment from rasmine
This is a really neat shot. You can tell it was a beautiful flower, and in death, it still has a certain morbid beauty! Thank you for the tiny report up there. I love it when the artist puts an explanation, or facts--we learn as much as appreciate art. Good luck in the contest-there is no artist information so I guess you are entering something.

 Comment Written 28-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Jul-2016

hmmnnn rasmine.....no contest and my name's on it. Glad you enjoyed the notes. I do appreciate you checking it out and commenting.

Deborah

reply by rasmine on 28-Jul-2016

Maybe it was somewhere, but I didn't see the information of the artist that is usually on the left side. Have a good weekend :)

reply by the author on 28-Jul-2016

That's odd. Thank you anyway for the review.

Comment from drmerlin
A very nice image of an amazing plant. The detail in the plant is wonderful. I also really like your choice of aperture to blur out the background.

My only thought is that the background is a bit bright and saturated relative to your main subject. Because it is largely green is clashes with the pink of the plant. It might be worth desaturating the green a bit and then selectively editing a little more brightness into the main subject.

Very nice work again, Deb.

Kind regards, Brian

 Comment Written 28-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Jul-2016

Those seeds were a bit tough to get enough light into Brian w/o the whole thing being off the brightness scale. Thank you so much for checking it out and offering ideas. I do appreciate it.

Deborah

reply by drmerlin on 28-Jul-2016

Its an absolute pleasure Deb. I look forward to seeing your next one! :-)

Comment from Sean T Phelan
Papaver Somnifurum!
YEAH! : )
I've had an interest in these things for a long time,Deb! : )
'Good Show',my friend!
~Sean

 Comment Written 28-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Jul-2016

LOL...me too Sean. I so appreciate you always checking out my posts....and the extra star?? A real bonus. Thank you so much Sean.

Deborah

reply by Sean T Phelan on 28-Jul-2016

You're much much welcome,Deb! : )

Comment from swimmer74
Is it still living? Good colors; like the green grassy background; the colors of the flower are nice as well esp the green and purple center; good job on the focus; take care.

 Comment Written 28-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Jul-2016

It was when I took this photo two days ago swimmer. I imagine if I looked today the seeds would all be gone. Have to be quick to catch it looking like this. Thank you so much for giving it an extra star. I really do appreciate it swimmer.

Deborah

Comment from Paul G.
Flowers are so beautiful, even in the last stages. Even though it is over, the color purple is still so vibrant. Very good focus, as always. I do love your work...even though I can't even think about eating this one...lol. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 28-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Jul-2016

lol...no, I wouldn't recommend eating this one Paul. I often save these and dry them...after the seeds are gone. They look wonderful in dried flower arrangements. Thank you so much for the lovely review. I really do appreciate it.

Deborah

Comment from Joceline D
Great shot of the poppy. Lighting and focus are great. Wonderful composition with the green backround makes the poppy stand out.

 Comment Written 28-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Jul-2016

Thanks so much joceline for checking it out and commenting. I do appreciate it.

Deborah

Comment from michiganmike
One of the nicest shots of a poppy I have ever seen. Were there about a dozen petals? A beautifully detailed image from a fine perspective.

 Comment Written 28-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Jul-2016

What a nice thing for you to say mm. Thank you so much. I have to be quick to get them looking like this. W/in a day the seeds have dropped and it's not nearly as attractive then. This particular variety had only six petals but I do have Oriental varieties that have many more. Thanks so much again for checking it out mm.

Deborah

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
An interesting initial impact. Interesting info notes.
A rare find! Fine features & textures. Verdant backdrop is visually soothing.
Centered framing.
Bright lighting.
Pin sharp focusing. Nice perspective & narrow DOF.
Thanks for sharing...

 Comment Written 28-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Jul-2016

Grows in my gardens every year Dick. Thanks so much for checking it out and commenting.

Deborah