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The corn poppy, also known as the Flanders poppy or Papaver rhoeas, is a vibrant red wildflower that is commonly found in fields and meadows. It is known for its distinctive bright red petals with a dark black or purple spot at the base. The corn poppy is a symbol of remembrance and is often associated with World War I, particularly in the poem "In Flanders Fields" by John McCrae.
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie,
In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands, we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
This beautiful flower typically blooms in late spring or early summer and can be found in various parts of the world, including Europe and North America. Its striking appearance and cultural significance make it a beloved wildflower for both aesthetic and symbolic reasons.
Abstract/Modern coffee cup art...with my mirror-finish espresso cup and a study in color blocks & geometric shapes.
Not sure what kind of red dragonfly this is. Taken in the nature conservancy area at Sarah's place
more Birds, Bees, Butterflies and other creatures
Pentax K-3 - SMC Pentax DA 55-300mm F4-5.8ED
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A Red Avadavat (Amandava amandava) on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal. Avadavats are lowland birds, and a while a few birds have had a population in the Kathmandu Valley, they have not been seen here in many years due to habitat destruction. Yesterday, I was lucky enough to find six of them in a stretch of tall grass near my house. I used this angle to show how the avadavats in the valley are being threatened by the ever growing urbanization. #notgoneyet
eBird: ebird.org/checklist/S62519274
Website: www.ianhearn.com/
France just beat Brazil 1-0 in the quarter finals. Paris took to the streets to celebrate, invading the whole Champs-Elysées. This is near the Arc de Triomphe, and the red lighting comes from the flares in the back.
Part of World Cup 2006
This scene might be familiar to many visitors to Highfields. After a fruitless trip to Attenborough, I headed for Highfields and found a far greater number of opportunities. I had never seen these trees looking so beautiful as on this particular morning, though I was just thankful that I was able to make some decent autumn images, having had to watch so many stunning scenes from my car on the way to work. This was a little reward.
Red Arrows at Farnborough International Air Show. Shot with my new 70-300mm Tamron lens.
Also, if you look closely enough, you can see the pilots!
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Red Lady Slipper Orchid ~ Fort Lauderdale, Florida U.S.A.
South Florida ~ Broward County ~ Quinta-Flower 231
Amazing Natural Design ~ Nature's Bizarre Beauty
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The lady slipper orchid has a deep pocket that is actually a bee trap. When a bee crawls down into the flower to get the nectar, the pocket on the flower closes shut. Because of this, the bee is stuck for a while, wiggling and squirming, getting pollen all over itself. The bee finally finds a small opening near the top of the orchid, and it gets out so that it can get trapped inside another lady slipper, where it will give that pollen to the other lady slipper's stigma. That's a smart flower!
The lady's slipper is also known in the United States of America
as the moccasin flower, because it looks like a shoe or moccasin.
(one more slipper-orchid photo in the comments)
This is among many camellias growing in the Lyman Estate greenhouse, a nice place to visit during the winter.
Was tipped off that there was a stunning field of poppies nearby (thanks Rich) so went out to take a look - it was all so spectacular, so step back and enjoy this first SOOC shot!
This really is what it looked like! But BIGGER!
Explore Highest Position # 58 - Thanks for your comments and faves!