California poppy

[Sandy_Richards-Brown]

(even though it is in Oregon)
Something is always in bloom here.

D800
105mm
Subject dist: 0.79m
1/2500 sec, f/6.3
Mode: Av
Metering: Spot
ISO: 200
White balance: Auto
Flash: Off

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[Dennis_Plank]

Lovely, Sandy. A very nice point of view, lovely background and beautiful form to the flower. The lighting is great.

[Patricia_Brundage (Patricia Brundage, MNEC)]

The simplicity and purity of the poppy against the wonderful background makes quite a statement. Love it!

[Bill_Fach]

Sandy: Beautiful presentation in every way. I love the little purple collar at the base of the bloom. Many >=))>

[Phil_Hodgkins]

Sweet! Love it all—form, light, color and comp!

[Kathy_Snead]

Sandy
For some reason I did not notice this one before. Very lovely !!! Belated congratulations on the WP!