Cultivated Californa poppies in my garden. The flowers are called “slaapmutsje” in Dutch, meaning “little nightcap”, because of the cover they carry before the petals open.
All feedback is welcome.
Is this a composite: No
Pentax K5 with Sigma 2.8/70mm macro, f/2.8 and 1/80s, ISO200. Tripod.
Han: I love the echo and your DOF management. Marvelous result. >=))>
Beautiful poppy photo, Han. Being from California, poppies are one of my favorite flower. Love the Dutch interpretation of “little nightcap.” Lovely soft focus and dof. Nicely done.
A really nice soft touch Han for such a soft pretty flower. And good idea to use the echo as mentioned and at different stages of flowering.
@Bill_Fach, @linda_mellor and @David_Leroy thank you for your kind comments.
I remember that long time ago, 1985 or so I think, I saw hills in California covered with orange poppies. The slide I made has faded since, but not the memory.
Showing the two stages of bloom tells a nice story of the poppy’s development. I also like the soft focus. Very pleasing image.
Gorgeous!! We had hundreds of them on our property the last 2 years and I’ve never gotten a picture that I like with one in the BG as you have done. Perfect composition and DOF and wonderful color!
Thank you, @Patricia_Brundage and @Diane_Miller. Glad you like the image.
