The coronation of an oriental poppy seedhead! I love the way these seedheads look after the petals drop – which happens fairly quickly after they have bloomed. I must remember to shake some of the seeds around the garden.
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The seedheads have their own beauty.
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They really do. They look so striking in a group.
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Enlightenment through photography–your words and your photos. Much appreciated!
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Thank you! Your link doesn’t work – it takes me to a log-in page; sorry 😦
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What a majestic coronation!!!!! 🙂
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It deserved it for giving so much beauty and joy 🙂
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Yes!!!!!! 🙂
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You’ve made this seed head look very striking.
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Thank you, Adrian! It’s still flowering which is pretty good for an oriental poppy 🙂
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