Prickly Poppy Perfection

Thank you, Matt. They are truly that. Very difficult to photograph, as they are tall, thin petals, and tend to be in windy areas.

Thank you, Latha. Who would think that such a prickly plant could produce such a gorgeous wildflower. Beauty, indeed!

Thank you so much Debby, for stopping by my gallery to share your wonderful comment about my work. I really appreciate that and the Tweet. There are 15 species of prickly poppy, but this one is native to Arizona and New Mexico in the United States.

The southwestern prickly poppy, also called Prickly Poppy, are white with the yellow center. They are a lovely flower in deed. Thank you for thinking so. I really appreciate it, Jasna!

The prickly poppies are such a delight to behold and photograph, but so easy if it is windy or even breezy. As you can't hold the stem to steady it, just as your said. It's can't be toughed. Thank you for the Homepage Feature in your art group, American Desert Southwest. I appreciate the special recognition. When I use a shallow depth of field shot, I get that colorful muted background of what is behind the flower.

Randy! You always share such beautiful thoughts about our work in your group, Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery. Thank you for the Homepage Feature. I really appreciate the special recognition of my prickly poppy.

Thank you once again, Georgia, for your continued support of my work. I really appreciate it! This prickly poppy certainly is one of the jewels. Very difficult to photograph where they grow naturally, as they have very thin petals, and most days it is either breezy or quite windy.

Thank you so much, Sharon. That means a lot. They are very difficult to photograph, as they are tall and have very thin crepe paper like petals, and tend to grow in areas that are breezy. Hence, my title on this one. Sometimes it just works. I am delighted that you love it, as I know how you feel.