I went out for a stroll around the gardens before breakfast this morning and found this solitary, perfect poppy standing tall in the one of wild areas, among the ox-eye daisies and the cow parsley. It made such a lovely contrast to the white flowers and this splash of vivid colour made the perfect morning wake-up call.

beautiful shot, Helen! Eiram · 2011-05-21: 09:32

Beautiful colour! sachiko · 2011-05-21: 09:42

...Amazing ! borogovoi · 2011-05-21: 09:56

gorgeous Lynda · 2011-05-21: 13:10

Luxurious solitude josy63 · 2011-05-21: 16:15

Love the contrast between the poppy and the white flowers in the background. Jarvo · 2011-05-21: 21:15

gorgeous, great details on the centre McMommy · 2011-05-21: 22:59

Wonderful! wildduck · 2011-05-22: 04:37

Wonderful sharpness like always, and the white little flowers are great in the background as well! Ryana · 2011-05-22: 15:32

Very nice, and like you say, quite perfect. busybee36 · 2011-05-22: 16:11

Beautiful! Mgb527 · 2011-05-22: 17:34

Oh wow...eye-popping color....and fantastic DOF! lookagain · 2011-05-22: 22:54

great when enlarged. have a n awesome week slowpete · 2011-05-23: 02:23

beautiful miltonjacob · 2011-05-24: 03:40

Very beautiful! hannamagnusson · 2011-05-25: 03:57

Uplifting ~ thank you! michibee · 2011-05-27: 03:12

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