Paper Petal Poppy

July 08, 2010

Paper Petal Poppy

paper petal poppy
sunbathes
on the California coast

From my Photography and Haiku book Petals Unfold

Comments

•°°• IcyBC •°°• said…

Stunning photo, Jo..and your haiku is just perfect for it!

July 8, 2010 at 6:11 AM

DeniseinVA said…

Fantastic!!! A perfect California poppy sunbathing on the California Coast, which is where I will be in September (hopping on a plane to San Diego, our old stomping grounds - woo-hoo!!!!.
An English Girl Rambles

July 8, 2010 at 8:13 AM

Ann said…

Beautiful flower and love the haiku. It does look like paper

July 8, 2010 at 12:26 PM

Maia T said…

These yellow poppies are so beautiful, I could never find one here by us.
Your macro is amazing!

July 8, 2010 at 12:45 PM

Pat's Addition said…

You're lucky to live in CA...real poppy country.

July 8, 2010 at 3:04 PM

eileeninmd said…

Love the yellow poppies! So bright and beautiful!

July 8, 2010 at 4:15 PM

Sharkbytes said…

That is one hot flower!

July 8, 2010 at 4:54 PM

Anonymous said…

Beautiful photo and verse!

July 8, 2010 at 7:24 PM

Self Sagacity said…

Very pretty shade of orange. It's very vibrant.

July 8, 2010 at 10:09 PM

Joanne Olivieri said…

Thanks, Icy.

Denise, thanks and awesome! You will have a great time I'm sure, enjoy!

Ann, thanks, yes the petals are just like paper.

maia, thank you so much :)

Pat's, oh, thanks, I know, I take it for granted sometimes but I am lucky.

Eileen, thanks so much for stopping by and sharing your thoughts.

Shark, it certainly is :)

Thanks so much, Dawn.

Self, yes, it is very vivid. Thanks :)

July 8, 2010 at 10:22 PM