California Matilija Poppy

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Comments

rainfield61 said…
There are beauties hiding inside the plain white.
July 16, 2010 at 6:53 AM
Autumn Belle said…
Your photography skill is superb. The poppy pictures are so good, it makes my eyes pop out!
July 16, 2010 at 7:26 AM
Secondary Roads said…
Another great collection. I particularly like that last shot.
July 16, 2010 at 7:44 AM
RNSANE said…
This has become one of my favorite flowers since we saw them that day at the Legion of Honor. I don't ever remember seeing them before that. The petals are so delicate, ruffling in the breeze. Beautiful shots, Jo.
July 16, 2010 at 8:13 AM
betchai said…
beautiful Jo, you are really getting better and better each shots, I love the matilija poppies, they are awesome.
July 16, 2010 at 8:47 AM
Cheryl Kohan said…
Wow! The progression of these photos is amazing. The last photo is especially striking with the sun shining through the petals. And could the sky be any more blue? These are happy photos...love 'em.
July 16, 2010 at 10:20 AM
Ann said…
what a gorgeous flower that is, your photos are great.
July 16, 2010 at 4:18 PM
SquirrelQueen said…
Gorgeous shots. I especially like the last one, that is my favorite way to view flowers. I don't remember ever seeing this variety of poppy before, it is stunning.
July 16, 2010 at 6:14 PM
ruthi said…
cool. the core looks like pompom
July 17, 2010 at 5:09 AM
Joanne Olivieri said…
Thanks all for visiting and sharing your thoughts and comments. This is a gorgeous and spectacular flower to see in full bloom.
July 17, 2010 at 2:55 PM
Monique et Daniel said…
This is a mail from france,
we like your blog, and the way your camera add value to the flowers!
Superb!
July 18, 2010 at 2:48 AM
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