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wild sunlit poppy


wild sunlit poppy
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Copyright: Dean Staples (Dando) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 643 W: 32 N: 790] (3052)
Genre: Plants
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-05-24
Categories: Flowers
Camera: Nikon D50, Nikkor 50mm AF 1.8D
Exposure: f/7.1, 1/200 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-05-27 5:13
Viewed: 648
Points: 10
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Symbolism of the Poppy

Poppies have long been used as a symbol of both sleep and death: sleep because of the opium extracted from them, and death because of their (commonly) blood red color. In Greco-Roman myths, poppies were used as offerings to the dead. Poppies are used as emblems on tombstones to symbolize eternal sleep. This aspect was used, fictionally, in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz to create magical poppy fields, dangerous because they caused those who passed through them to sleep forever.

The poppy of wartime remembrance is the red corn poppy, Papaver rhoeas. This poppy is a common weed in Europe and is found in many locations, including Flanders Fields. In many Commonwealth countries, artificial, paper versions of this poppy are worn to commemorate the sacrifice of veterans and civilians in World War I and other wars, during the weeks preceding Remembrance Day on November 11. It has been adopted as a symbol by The Royal British Legion in their Poppy Appeal.

In New Zealand, paper poppies are widely distributed by the Returned Services Association leading up to ANZAC day (April 25th).

The golden poppy, Eschscholzia californica, is the state flower of California.
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poppy)
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Hi Dean,
Nice DoF, well focused.
Dark frame does work nicely with the bright red flower.
Superbly done.

BL

Hi Dean,
This is a glorious image of the very colourful Poppy. The blurred background looks fabulous. Very nice,
Cheers,
Debbie

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  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2390 W: 194 N: 1991] (8113)
  • [2007-05-27 10:23]

Hi Dean,
gorgeous shot, love the colors and the wonderful motion blur.
Excellent composition and the presentation is beautiful.
TFS..Sky

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1714 W: 24 N: 4988] (16346)
  • [2007-05-27 10:31]

Hi Dean,
What a gorgeous looking shot. Brilliant red colour and immaculate sharpness. Perfect lighting and POV. I like its motion blur and the technical brilliance. Just beautiful. Very nicely composed and framed. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5171 W: 297 N: 4050] (13069)
  • [2007-05-27 15:14]

Hello Dean,
Very nice capture.Well seen and composed.I liked colors,lighting,framing and visual impact also a lot.
TFS...:-)

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