June 16, 2011 by Kala

Under the tree with poppies and thee.

209 thoughts on “Under the tree with poppies and thee.”

Richard Geven | June 16, 2011 at 9:16 pm

What a beautiful photo full of colors Kala!! Also around the house 😉

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 12:49 am
  
  Thanks Richard 🙂
  
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Al | June 16, 2011 at 9:18 pm

Delightful colors! I love poppies… such happy flowers.

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 12:52 am
  
  Thanks Al!
  
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....peter:) | June 16, 2011 at 10:15 pm

Fantastic poppies Kala….but i like the purple haze (also a great song) at the base of the tree and the feeling of a Monet in the background….well done my flower girl:)….peter:)

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 12:53 am
  
  Thank you peter:)
  
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Michael Rawluk | June 16, 2011 at 11:09 pm

That is a beauty. Excellent use of colour.

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 12:55 am
  
  Thanks Michael.
  
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rem_la | June 16, 2011 at 11:13 pm

j’aime ces couleurs pastels!

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 12:57 am
  
  Merci!
  
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Ginnie | June 16, 2011 at 11:56 pm

And she’s a poet, too! I love it, Kala. 🙂

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 12:58 am
  
  Thanks Ginnie!
  
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jpla | June 17, 2011 at 12:23 am

Bravo, c’est très joli ! Je te souhaite une agréable journée

JP

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 1:00 am
  
  Cheers JP and merci!
  
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CR | June 17, 2011 at 12:44 am

Beautiful composition! What colors! The detail in the poppies’ stems are fantastic. The tree provides a great touch of balance. Excellent!

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 1:01 am
  
  Thanks CR!
  
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frankdejol | June 17, 2011 at 12:45 am

What a wonderful vivid colors!!! Oh yeah, I love this vision of nature like a painting.

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 1:01 am
  
  Thanks much!
  
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noel | June 17, 2011 at 1:04 am

Awesome colors of these beautiful flowers

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 1:02 am
  
  Thanks Noel
  
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Mark | June 17, 2011 at 1:17 am

the strong colours and the different shades of poppies are really great

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 1:05 am
  
  Thanks Mark
  
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Charlene | June 17, 2011 at 1:32 am

Wow, simply amazing! So bright and colorful! Great composition too.

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 1:07 am
  
  Thanks Charlene
  
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minor | June 17, 2011 at 1:50 am

Very cute and beautiful!. Coming back from Spain, your photos became very colorful and fabulous.

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 1:10 am
  
  Thank you Minor!
  
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Sarito | June 17, 2011 at 1:56 am

Lovely splash of colours here.. very pleasing for the eyes.

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 1:13 am
  
  Thanks Sarito
  
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Pieces of Sunshine | June 17, 2011 at 1:56 am

I find it amazing how you have singled out just one poppy to be the focal point.

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 1:14 am
  
  That one was calling to me!
  
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ladyfi | June 17, 2011 at 2:39 am

Wow – fabulous bokeh and colours! Just stunning.

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 1:15 am
  
  Thanks ladyfi!
  
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Carlos Daniel | June 17, 2011 at 2:54 am

brilliant and colorful shot

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 1:16 am
  
  Thanks Carlos
  
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Maia | June 17, 2011 at 3:58 am

Beautiful shot Kala! Poppies are hard to capture, as they a constantly moved by the slightest breeze.
Lovely, cheerful colors.

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 1:18 am
  
  Thanks Maia!
  
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London Caller | June 17, 2011 at 3:58 am

Just the right place to have a good nap. 🙂
Oh yes, I am moving this weekend.

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 1:21 am
  
  You are!
  
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fairchildstreet | June 17, 2011 at 5:04 am

wow that is so pretty, I really like it.

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 1:23 am
  
  Thank you.
  
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Ana Lúcia | June 17, 2011 at 5:07 am

Juts beautiful.

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 1:24 am
  
  Thanks Ana Lucia
  
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Blessing Reflections | June 17, 2011 at 5:34 am

Beautiful colors of poppies! They look so delicate.

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 1:25 am
  
  Thanks!
  
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Leckeres für Mensch und Katze | June 17, 2011 at 5:50 am

This picture is sooooo beautiful. I love it.
I would like to see you in Picstory with your beautiful pictures all over. This week is lilac, next week are flowers the theme in Picstory. Please have a look on it, if you like.
Now enjoy the weekend! 🙂 LG Tina

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 1:26 am
  
  I will take a look Tina, and thank you for stopping by.
  
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Nancy | June 17, 2011 at 5:58 am

Love the different colors of the poppies. I only have red and very few of those. 🙂

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 1:29 am
  
  Thanks Nancy
  
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Laurette | June 17, 2011 at 6:52 am

A lovely capture of beautiful flowers with fabulous colours. Wonderful focus.

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 1:33 am
  
  Thanks Laurette
  
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Sivinden | June 17, 2011 at 7:30 am

What a great picture! I like the shallow focus and bright colors.

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 1:35 am
  
  Thanks Sivinden
  
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LifeRamblings | June 17, 2011 at 7:35 am

beautiful burst of colours Kala. i love it.

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 1:35 am
  
  Thanks much.
  
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Tricia | June 17, 2011 at 7:40 am

Vibrant! =)

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 1:35 am
  
  Thanks Tricia.
  
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Nik | June 17, 2011 at 8:04 am

The colors are intense! love the capture and the detail on the stem

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 1:37 am
  
  Thanks Nik
  
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george | June 17, 2011 at 8:08 am

I had a great display until the winds came, now it’s just california poppy foliage and now I’m california dreamin’.

Good to see yours looking so beautiful.

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 1:38 am
  
  Thanks George
  
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Tammy | June 17, 2011 at 8:25 am

So bright and vivid, this is just a plain old feel good image! Really brightened my mood!

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 1:41 am
  
  Thanks Tammy
  
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Jane @ One Photo | June 17, 2011 at 8:35 am

Lovely shot – you mirrored the brightness of the foreground with the background just perfectly.

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 1:41 am
  
  Thanks Jane
  
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Tammie | June 17, 2011 at 8:47 am

oh my goodness
this is so very pretty!

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 1:42 am
  
  Thanks Tammie
  
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Ashley Sisk | June 17, 2011 at 9:05 am

I am loving the color in this shot. Gorgeous.

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 1:45 am
  
  Thanks Ashley
  
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Karen | June 17, 2011 at 9:13 am

An excellent composition and the DOF is incredible!

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 1:45 am
  
  Thanks Karen
  
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HansHB | June 17, 2011 at 9:34 am

Perfect dof and beautiful colors!
Well done!

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 1:45 am
  
  Thanks Hans
  
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danou | June 17, 2011 at 9:56 am

stunning !!!!!! fantastic DOF and compo , supperb poppies !!!!

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 1:48 am
  
  Thanks danou!
  
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Maximillian R. | June 17, 2011 at 10:31 am

Great focus and wonderful colors, Kala; it’s like stepping into a dream world. 🙂

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 1:55 am
  
  Thanks Maximillian 🙂
  
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Marlie | June 17, 2011 at 10:40 am

The colors are amazing, Kala!!!

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 1:55 am
  
  Thanks Marlie!
  
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Phil Vaughn | June 17, 2011 at 11:35 am

A gorgeous photo. Vibrant colors! Great depth of field and the slightly diagonal composition of the flowers works so well. Just an all around “neat” photo.

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 1:56 am
  
  Thanks Phil
  
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lisa | June 17, 2011 at 12:08 pm

One of my favorite flowers Kala, and the colors are absolutely gorgeous!

Have a beautiful weekend my friend!

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 1:56 am
  
  Thanks Lisa!
  
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Ray | June 17, 2011 at 12:25 pm

Beautiful color and wonderful focus! Love it!

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 1:59 am
  
  Thanks Ray
  
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Sarah Elizabeth | June 17, 2011 at 1:07 pm

This is gorgeous!

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 1:59 am
  
  Thank you Sarah Elizabeth!
  
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Sarah Elizabeth | June 17, 2011 at 1:08 pm

Wow this is my current address, lol. Don’t know why I was still logged into my old website!

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Emily Gooch | June 17, 2011 at 1:59 pm

Lovely bright and happy colors. It brightens my mood just by looking at it.

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 2:02 am
  
  Thanks Emily
  
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Francisca | June 17, 2011 at 2:34 pm

Wonderful colors!

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 2:03 am
  
  Thanks Francisca
  
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Otto K. | June 17, 2011 at 2:35 pm

beautiful pops of color!

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 2:03 am
  
  Thanks Otto!
  
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dona | June 17, 2011 at 2:36 pm

Bravissima!!!

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 2:06 am
  
  Thanks dona!
  
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Charles Dastodd | June 17, 2011 at 3:11 pm

wow that is just gorgeous!! i love poppies 🙂

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 2:06 am
  
  Thank you Charles
  
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Christopher | June 17, 2011 at 4:20 pm

Stunning vivid colors Kala–gorgeous shot!

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 2:07 am
  
  Thanks Christopher!
  
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Kathleen | June 17, 2011 at 4:27 pm

What a beautiful place to be. Splendid Kala. Have a great weekend!

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 2:10 am
  
  Thanks Kathleen
  
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Laura Hegfield | June 17, 2011 at 4:39 pm

wow, wow, WOW!!! Gorgeous color and such a perfect composition!

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 2:13 am
  
  Thanks Laura!
  
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danelle | June 17, 2011 at 4:49 pm

I love poppies! Love their color.

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 2:15 am
  
  Thanks Danelle
  
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A.Barlow | June 17, 2011 at 4:58 pm

Some cool flowers. Love the colors.

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 2:16 am
  
  Thanks Austin
  
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Akaruiphoto | June 17, 2011 at 5:22 pm

Beautiful !! I love those flowers. Very good harmony between colors.

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 2:18 am
  
  Thanks!!
  
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Irene | June 17, 2011 at 5:35 pm

Awesome colors … lovely!

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 2:18 am
  
  Thanks Irene!
  
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dawn | June 17, 2011 at 5:51 pm

colour wonderful!

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 2:19 am
  
  Thanks Dawn!
  
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Steve | June 17, 2011 at 5:58 pm

A beautiful painting! I love the splashes of color throughout the scene. A winner for sure!

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 2:20 am
  
  Thanks Steve!
  
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Kim, USA | June 17, 2011 at 8:28 pm

You are really the one!! I saw the other two photos before this photo and it’s amazingly beautiful!! Love it!! Thanks for the visit and the comment, from you it’s an honor ^_^

Weekend Reflection

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 2:23 am
  
  Thanks for stopping by Kim!
  
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Carletta | June 17, 2011 at 9:51 pm

WOW! Terrific spot focus on the poppy! The colors are gorgeous.
I recommend everyone enlarge this – it’s well worth it!!!!

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 2:24 am
  
  Thanks Carletta – it is best viewed large.
  
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Bernardo | June 18, 2011 at 12:19 am

Como viene siendo habitual una excelente composición.

Saludos

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 2:24 am
  
  Gracias Bernardo
  
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Fotokarusellen | June 18, 2011 at 2:20 am

Perfect light and focus. Beautiful, just very beautiful.

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 2:26 am
  
  Thank you !
  
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Belbe | June 18, 2011 at 3:45 am

so pretty .. lovely

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 2:27 am
  
  Thanks Bernard
  
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Anita Bower | June 18, 2011 at 4:16 am

Wonderful bright colors!!

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 2:29 am
  
  Thanks Anita!
  
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Raw Thoughts And Feelings | June 18, 2011 at 4:17 am

This is such a beautiful photo and very cheery to see.

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 2:30 am
  
  Thanks Mumsy!
  
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mcralf | June 18, 2011 at 4:22 am

Beautiful bright colors, nice bokeh and shallow DoF. Great shot Kala.

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 2:32 am
  
  Thanks mcralf
  
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Leovi | June 18, 2011 at 4:35 am

Beautiful poppies, I love these bright colors.

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 2:32 am
  
  Thanks Leovi
  
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Corrie | June 18, 2011 at 5:48 am

This is so lovely…I do love poppies.

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 2:34 am
  
  Thanks Corrie
  
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Vic | June 18, 2011 at 5:57 am

the lovely colors make these poppies ‘pop’ 🙂 very nice.

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 2:34 am
  
  Thanks Vic
  
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Mark Johnson | June 18, 2011 at 8:50 am

Beautiful poppies, but it is the lovely colors surrounding the poppy in focus that really draw the eye.

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 2:37 am
  
  Thanks Mark.
  
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fabrizio | June 18, 2011 at 9:37 am

beautiful vivid colors

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 2:38 am
  
  Thanks Fabrizio.
  
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Martina Egli | June 18, 2011 at 10:53 am

I love poppies and this is one of my favourite pictures of those beautiful and dainty flowers. The blue tones in the shades really bring out the vibrant colours even more. Marvellous.

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 2:39 am
  
  Thanks Martina
  
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Conny | June 18, 2011 at 11:32 am

Soooo beautiful! The colors are amazing!

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 2:40 am
  
  Thanks Conny
  
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Annabella | June 18, 2011 at 12:15 pm

I love this Kala – the most exquisite image!

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 2:41 am
  
  Thanks Annabella
  
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Yvon | June 18, 2011 at 2:30 pm

Very nice one.
Bravo.
Have a lovely Sunday.
Yvon.

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 2:46 am
  
  Thanks Yvon
  
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Soe | June 18, 2011 at 10:33 pm

Beautiful picture, Kala!
I love the lovely colorful tones and the buttery bokeh..

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 2:47 am
  
  Thanks Soe!
  
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Evelyn | June 18, 2011 at 11:25 pm

Love it. The colours makes me think of an ad for a printer! Great photo Kala.

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 2:48 am
  
  Thanks Evelyn
  
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TGV | June 19, 2011 at 12:31 am

awesome colors ! like the focus

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 2:50 am
  
  Thanks TGV
  
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Luiza | June 19, 2011 at 12:54 am

Cool Pic! I see, the rain is gone:-) We have rain at the moment and are happy about. Green is coming back:-)

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 2:50 am
  
  Thanks and I am happy for you!
  
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Nicole | June 19, 2011 at 2:46 am

Look at all those glorious colours – amazing!

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 2:52 am
  
  Thanks Nicole.
  
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Truels | June 19, 2011 at 2:47 am

Poppies – such lovely flowers – beautiful and evanescent as summer….

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 2:54 am
  
  Yes
  
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Niels | June 19, 2011 at 3:49 am

Like the colorful flowers in this picture and how they are in harmony with the green grass. Great composition and DOF too!

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 2:54 am
  
  Thanks Niels
  
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Dances Of Dreams | June 19, 2011 at 4:25 am

Oh beautiful composition, and fantastic colors!

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 2:56 am
  
  Thanks much!!
  
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joshi daniel | June 19, 2011 at 8:41 am

this is so colorful and beautiful!

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 2:56 am
  
  Thanks Joshi!
  
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mARTy | June 19, 2011 at 11:53 am

Hi Kala- great picture- I love the intensity of the colors-simply wonderful! have a great Sunday and a good week!

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 2:57 am
  
  Thanks Marty!
  
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Robin | June 19, 2011 at 12:54 pm

Wow! This is stunning. I love it.

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 2:57 am
  
  Thanks Robin.
  
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Ferd | June 19, 2011 at 3:24 pm

The colors are alive!

The square cropping reminds me of the old large format film cameras like my grandfathers Rollei. I like it!

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 3:00 am
  
  Thanks Ferd
  
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lisahudson | June 19, 2011 at 7:32 pm

Bumping up the color works beautifully. Very cool shot.

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 3:01 am
  
  Thanks Lisa.
  
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Sarah | June 19, 2011 at 9:01 pm

Gorgeous! I love it.

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 3:02 am
  
  Thanks Sarah
  
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rian | June 19, 2011 at 10:04 pm

such a cheery, colorful scene! well done! 🙂

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 3:03 am
  
  Thanks Rian.
  
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Mathilde Collot | June 19, 2011 at 11:44 pm

What a beautiful photo full of colors Kala!!

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 3:03 am
  
  Thanks Mathilde
  
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Rue Du Lavoir | June 20, 2011 at 5:12 am

Là aussi de belle couleurs… J’aime beaucoup la fleur du premier plan qui semble toute délicate. Superbe !

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- Kala | June 27, 2011 at 5:18 am
  
  Thanks
  
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nigel | June 20, 2011 at 6:00 am

The colours in this are gorgeous! Beautiful image.

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- Kala | June 27, 2011 at 5:18 am
  
  Thanks Nigel
  
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andrey samolinov | June 20, 2011 at 1:47 pm

Bright and festive colors
beautiful shot

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- Kala | June 27, 2011 at 5:18 am
  
  Thanks Andrey
  
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Joel Olives | June 20, 2011 at 7:19 pm

I found your blog through JC’s blog roll. I just wanted to say that your work is AMAZING!

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- Kala | June 27, 2011 at 5:19 am
  
  Thanks Joel for stopping by and for the lovely comment.
  
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teresa | June 20, 2011 at 9:56 pm

Kala, this might be my favorite photo of yours and I love all of them I have seen. Poppies are so colorful and this picture really shows it off. I really love the focus too.

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- Kala | June 27, 2011 at 5:20 am
  
  Thank you Teresa
  
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Mona Sweden | June 22, 2011 at 5:05 pm

I just love all the colors. They make me happy. So bright and vivid!

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- Kala | June 27, 2011 at 5:20 am
  
  Thanks Mona
  
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Arash | June 23, 2011 at 12:28 am

Love true colors here!

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- Kala | June 27, 2011 at 5:20 am
  
  Thanks Arash
  
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Pavan Kaul | June 24, 2011 at 12:12 am

The variety of warm colors is lovely!Wonderful picture Kala!!

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- Kala | June 27, 2011 at 5:21 am
  
  Thanks Pavan
  
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k@ | June 27, 2011 at 5:12 am

A lovely palette with all the colors available !

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- Kala | June 27, 2011 at 5:21 am
  
  Thanks k@
  
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ormbunke | June 29, 2011 at 3:21 am

Älskar vallmo. Här blir det Monet. Ha de gott. Anita

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- Kala | June 30, 2011 at 2:09 am
  
  Thanks Anita.
  
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Krista | July 1, 2011 at 10:00 am

These are amazing colours! A rainbow of sorts.

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 5:17 am
  
  Thanks Krista
  
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Marie | July 3, 2011 at 9:33 am

magnifique, une de mes préférées je crois.

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 5:18 am
  
  Merci Marie
  
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Kerri | July 4, 2011 at 8:55 am

Your images are Breathtaking!

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- Kala | July 8, 2011 at 5:43 pm
  
  Thanks Kerri!
  
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DomLOrtha | July 5, 2011 at 2:15 pm

I love these colors: wonderful poppies! Nicely done.
have a nice day.

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- Kala | July 8, 2011 at 5:44 pm
  
  Thanks for stopping by!
  
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