Canon EOS R6m2 + RF50mm F1.2 L USM
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Canon EOS R6m2 + RF50mm F1.2 L USM
Canon EOS R6m2 + RF50mm F1.2 L USM
A Blaze of Glory: The California Poppy's Fiery Embrace. This vibrant orange California Poppy stands out beautifully, showcasing the natural splendor and resilience of California’s state flower.
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The corn poppy, also known as the Flanders poppy or Papaver rhoeas, is a vibrant red wildflower that is commonly found in fields and meadows. It is known for its distinctive bright red petals with a dark black or purple spot at the base. The corn poppy is a symbol of remembrance and is often associated with World War I, particularly in the poem "In Flanders Fields" by John McCrae.
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie,
In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands, we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
This beautiful flower typically blooms in late spring or early summer and can be found in various parts of the world, including Europe and North America. Its striking appearance and cultural significance make it a beloved wildflower for both aesthetic and symbolic reasons.
I can never resist a poppy and this one has sown itself in a vegetable bed where it has found a well worked piece of bare soil. It is well on for the time of year. I can rarely bring myself to dig them up, the vegetables just have to go around them!
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A poppy and seed head, backlit by morning sun
