Poppy Dreams
by Janet Marie
Title
Poppy Dreams
Artist
Janet Marie
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
I wanted to be able to enjoy the mexican gold poppies, famously making a showing at Picacho Peak, Arizona. Unfortunately, due to the lack of winter rains, it wasn't to be. However, near my home, in the most Southeastern part of the Arizona Sonoran Desert, they were growing in patches along a walkway near my home. Mexican gold poppies, are considered the superstar wildflowers of the Sonoran Desert. I would agree.
Macro photography is a favorite of mine, providing so many lovely captures. The lighting on these gorgeous blooms, really lent itself to showcase them in this marvelous way. What a glorious, standout, presentation of "Poppy Dreams!"
💕It’s with heARTfelt Appreciation and Thanks to the Administrators for these HOMEPAGE FEATURES in their Art Group💕
*American Desert Southwest~Thanks Jane 09/06/18
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September 6th, 2018
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Comments (16)
Jasna Dragun
Beautiful color and poppies macro capture! l/f
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you so much Jasna for your lovely comment. I really appreciate it! They are such a fun flower with their vibrant orange.
Janet Marie
Featured in "Beauty of Arizona" Art Group, March 25, 2022. Appreciating the opportunity to showcase my photography, in this special way. Janet🌵
Conni Schaftenaar
How lovely all your poppy photos are, Janet Marie! How fortunate you are to live where they grow wild! L/F
Janet Marie replied:
Conni! So sweet of you to say. I am delighted that you enjoyed viewing my poppy photography. Thank you for sharing your lovely comment and choosing this as one of your favorites too.
Janet Marie
Brooks! Thank you for the HOMEPAGE FEATURE in your wonderful Art Group, "WILD ABOUT POPPIES!" I am so happy to have my photography recognized in this special way. I really appreciate it! Janetđź’•
Hanne Lore Koehler
Spectacular poppy macro capture, Janet! Gorgeous color, light and composition! L/F/T/FB
Janet Marie replied:
Hanne! Thank you for visiting my gallery and sharing your wonderful comment about my photography. I really appreciate that, the fave, tweet, and Facebook share. I wasn't able to see where this was shared in Facebook to thank you there.
Janet Marie
Featured in "FOR THE LOVE OF FLOWERS" Art Group, 07/26/2021. Appreciating the opportunity to showcase my photography, in this special way. Janetđź’•
Jurgen Lorenzen
Fabulous macro of the beautiful Mexican Gold Poppy, Janet!
Janet Marie replied:
Jurgen! Thank you for visiting my gallery and sharing such a delightful comment about my photography. I really appreciate it!
Michael May
How very beautiful these are, beautiful macro!
Janet Marie replied:
Michael! Thank you for stopping by my gallery to share your wonderful comment about this. I really appreciate it! Sometimes you get a great surprise getting close. This was. I remember these moments so fondly. I am glad to share them around the world.
Dave Farrow
Ahh what a sweet and delicate little flower. It reminds me so much of you JM. I can understand why the "Mexican Gold Poppy" is a superstar among Sonoran wildflowers. It is beautiful. You earn another gold medal sweetie. l.v.f. awesome work indeed
Janet Marie replied:
Dave! What a wonderful surprise to have you grace my gallery of artwork with your presence. Thank you for your lovely thoughts about my artwork. I really appreciate it. These blooms are about 3” across, so not as small as some of my wildflowers I capture. But they are all the things you expressed. I am delighted that you like this and feel it’s awesome, as well as for choosing this as one of your favorites too! I appreciate the gold medal from you, so supportive of my artwork. 💕Janet
Arlane Crump
What a beautiful poppy! I've never seen a yellow/golden one before!
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you Arlane for visiting my gallery and sharing your lovely thoughts about my artwork. I really appreciate it. Red and yellow poppies in your state of Virgina, are a sight we do not get to see here in the Arizona Sonoran Desert. In visiting Macedonia I was amazed at the vivid red poppies with black basal spot. So here we have the Arizona Poppy or Summer Poppy that is bright orange with a red Basel or yellowish with a dark orange basel. Here I have captured my favorite, the Mexican Gold Poppy, has that yummy yellow-orange cup-shaped flowers. I am glad you feel they are beautiful. They are quite a showy display. đź’•Janet
Johanna Hurmerinta
Love these colors! LF
Janet Marie replied:
Johanna! How marvelously kind and supportive you are, to visit my gallery and share all your lovely expressions about my artwork. It means so much to me. Thank you so much for that. The colors are yummy, aren’t they. I appreciate you liking my artwork and choosing this as one of your favorites too! 💕Janet
Collin A Clarke
Wonderful work!
Janet Marie replied:
Collin! Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts about my artwork. I really appreciate it. đź’•Janet
Maxine Billings
WOW, Janet, what a beautiful capture!!! Love how I can see the little flecks of pollen on the petal!!! L/F/F
Janet Marie replied:
Maxine! So sweet of you to stop by my gallery and share your lovely thoughts about my artwork. Thank you for that. I am delighted that you like this and feel it’s beautiful. It was a windy day and the flowers were moving to and fro, so the petals were dusted with pollen. I get pollen a lot on my flower images, the bees and butterflies just doing there job. I am glad you loved that. I appreciate you choosing this as one of your favorites too! 💕Janet
Jane M Dahl
So incredibly beautiful! This is one of my very favorite flowers and it is always such a treat to see these in bloom. What a lovely presentation and photo. Proud to feature this in American Desert Southwest. L/F
Janet Marie replied:
Jane! How wonderful of you to visit my gallery and share your lovely thoughts about my artwork. I too love the poppy flowers, these have such a yummy color. You should check out the luscious red ones from Macedonia. I never have seen them red before. I am elated that you feel as you have expressed with those lovely words about my artwork. I am proud to have you recognize them in that special way, with a HOMEPAGE FEATURE in your Art Group, AMERICAN DESERT SOUTHWEST!” I appreciate you choosing this as one of your favorites too! 💕Janet
Swedish Attitude Design
~ Stunning!
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you Cia for stopping by my gallery to share your lovely comment. I am glad you feel that way. đź’•Janet