Comment from Phyllis Marconi
This is a very beautiful flower. I never even knew that they existed. Thank you for sharing and educating me. You have captured its beauty in the photograph, brilliance, focus are all amazing.

 Comment Written 27-Jul-2025

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Thank you so much. I truly appreciate your input.

Comment from Charlotte Morse
What an amazing poppy, I have never seen one like it before (obviously because they're so rare! Lol), so thank you for sharing it with us all.
Excellent photo, great focus with just the right amount of dof and wonderful natural colours.
Charlotte

 Comment Written 27-Jul-2025

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reply by the author on 27-Jul-2025

Thanks very much

Comment from orchidrn
A lovely shot of this Blue Poppy, I didn't know they existed, but you do say, in your narrative, they are rare. Your focus and clarity are good showing nice details of the petals and sepals. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 26-Jul-2025

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reply by the author on 27-Jul-2025

Thanks very much.

Comment from Maureen Woychyshyn
Not a very beautiful and unusual looking flower. I like how you have centred it within the frame. Your background highlights your subject and brings it forward. Lovely tones colours and presentation. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 26-Jul-2025

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reply by the author on 26-Jul-2025

Thanks very much.

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
This amazing capture of the blue poppy is a visual treat! Your framing draws the eye beautifully, and the play of light and shadow, combined with the rich colours, makes it truly captivating. Well done! This deserves a six. Sorry, I have none left. Good luck!

 Comment Written 26-Jul-2025

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Thanks very much

Comment from Ray Gordon
Aiee this is a wonderful find of a baby blue Poppy and the soon to be seed pods. The color is both alluring and intriguing. You have handled the bokeh very well with you limited DOF. Beautiful find and presentation. Ray

 Comment Written 26-Jul-2025

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reply by the author on 26-Jul-2025

Thanks very much

reply by Ray Gordon on 26-Jul-2025

You are welcome. Ray

Comment from Elisabetta Warner
Goodmorning
Absolutely gorgeous
I love its blue colouring and highlights
It's a stand alone piece of art
The background highlights your flower beautifully
The photo is clear and detailed
Thank you for sharing
Hope this helps

 Comment Written 26-Jul-2025

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reply by the author on 26-Jul-2025

Thank you

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Aimee,
A very beautiful picture of the blue Himalayan poppy with the light glowing though the petals from behind. Beautiful composition framing and lighting taken with superb camera techniques and sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 26-Jul-2025

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reply by the author on 26-Jul-2025

Thanks very much Susan. I value your thoughts.

Comment from nikman
A good looking image presented here into the competition! Your fine, full and appropriate composition offers us a very enjoyable view of that beautiful bloom Textures, tones and detail are good. Exposure and sharpness are fine. Well done and good luck!

 Comment Written 26-Jul-2025

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Thanks very much

Comment from cakemp55
A really lovely rare blue poppy. You have captured this image beautifully, with great clarity. The blurred green background and the light on the top petal, the colours is a visual treat!

 Comment Written 26-Jul-2025

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reply by the author on 26-Jul-2025

Thanks very much