Open Poppy

An open Poppy – its’ paper-thin lilac and purple petals arranged like taffeta around its seed pod – invites any passing winged insects in the hope of future pollination; although the flower’s ability to self-pollinate can negate this need.

*Shot on a Panasonic Lumix FZ1000 20.1mp digital Bridge camera with camera settings at ISO-80, aperture at f/8, spot metering mode and an exposure time of 1/100 seconds*


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