I'm still enjoying my poppies although they are past their prime now. Many of them have fallen over - good thing we have built the fence, otherwise the flowers would lie flat on the sidewalk by now.
I can't stop taking photos - both of the poppies and the fence. Recently I noticed the shadow of the fence with the poppies - that would be nice in black and white as well, with just the red of the poppies highlighted.
There are still the big papaver poppies around - or "opium poppies" as some call them. Last year the deer ate many of the seed pods - I guess we had some very happy deer for a short time!
And this is how it looks like behind the fence. Last Sunday, when I was out early in the morning, trimming back and cleaning out the flower beds, a woman who was passing by told me that my garden looks like a Monet painting. What a compliment! She certainly made my day!
I'm linking again to Theresa's Good fences over at the Run-Around-Ranch. I'm so glad I found her blog!
I think poppies age well. Even in the frowsy and blowsy stages, they provide interest in the landscape.
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Guten Morgen, liebe Carola! Einen herrlichen Zaun mit noch herrlicheren Mohnblumen schenkst Du uns heute. So schön! Vielen Dank! Ich liebe Mohnblüten, weil sie so herrlich intensiv sind und so weit leuchten. Ich habe auch mal versucht, Farbe aus roten Blättern zu gewinnen, leider hat es nicht geklappt.
ReplyDeleteIch wünsche den Tieren, die sich an den Schönheiten laben auch dieses Jahr eine glückliche Zeit :)
Viele liebe Grüße zu Dir!
Erika
Pure magic. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteit is truly beautiful! loved the shadow shot, too. really wonderful, carola.
ReplyDeleteHi Carola,
ReplyDeleteEven when I don't have time to comment, I always love reading your blog and admiring your photography. How great is it that there's a fence meme??? I'm definitely going to try to start linking up at least occasionally, and I added the ranch blog to my feedly.
Also, your bread looked amazing.
Poppies (and especially their seed pods)really attract me visually. Yours make me want to get out my sketch book.
Thanks for sharing,
Rinda
Oh my... These are wonderful. So many beautiful flowers.
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I love poppies! Such a happy flower. Great shots!!
ReplyDeletePoppies are so pretty and look wonderful along that fence.
ReplyDeletevery pretty poppies along this fence. Charming.
ReplyDeleteThose poppies sure grow tall. Great photos!
ReplyDeleteYour poppies are awesome. I just love poppies and when they are abundant like these they are simply stunning.
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous! I love the poppies and the fence and the neat shadows. Great fence shots. Have a happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteThese poppies and just gorgeous! Love the color!
ReplyDeleteGreat presentation in showing off such lovely blossoms still and a hint of fence trying to be noticed too!
ReplyDeleteEinfach toll soviel verschiedene Mohnblüten und das
ReplyDeleteBild mit dem Schatten gefällt mir besonders !
Lieben Gruss, Patricia
What a pretty scene with poppies and fence♡♡♡ Lovely color in GORGEOUS pictures, aren't they(^_^)
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for my a bit late comment, I was a little busy but catching up♪♪♪
Sending you Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan, xoxo Miyako*
Oh so stunning!!! The colors are rich and vibrant...the shadows pretty, and the fence is an added bonus.
ReplyDeleteps...I forgot to thank you for visiting with me.
ReplyDeleteReally beautiful. I love poppies.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful poppy shots. Isn't this the greatest time of year?
ReplyDeleteDarla
What precious and pretty poppies! Wrapped around a long wooden arm, like delicate glass pendants, quietly glowing in the sparkly sun, their brilliant petals, a bracelet of splendour.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a wonderful trip home!
xx
Poppy
I don't know when I've seen a prettier fence. The poppies are stunning. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteA Monet painting! What a beautiful complement ;o) I love your photos ;o) Big Hugs ;o)
ReplyDeletePoppies are amongst my favourite flowers!
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