After Ben's birthday lunch on Tuesday, we drove back via a few South Derbyshire villages and I took the opportunity to photograph this lovely field. The camera doesn't really do justice to the overall effect of the flowers, but it gives you some idea.
The poppies give a vivid splash of vibrant red against the backdrop of the green foliage, the white cow parsley and the yellow flowers; which I think may be escaped oilseed rape! Am I right anyone
Yes, you are right - it is 'escaped' rape - looks like a set-aside field and they always yield a good crop of wild flowers.
ReplyDeleteHow pretty - it does seem very early for popppies though, still everything in the garden and hedgerows seems to be early this year:)
ReplyDeleteIt immediately shouted Monet at me - the “Poppies at Argenteuil” picture.
ReplyDeleteAlong the interstate in TN & VA, you will spot beautiful poppies filling the medium. I love seeing the splashes of color!
ReplyDeleteCathy Kennedy, Children's Author
The Tale of Ole Green Eyes
I love seeing poppy fields.
ReplyDeletespring! the flowers are so beautiful...
ReplyDeleteI wish poppies grew wild in the fields here. I think they are so beautiful!
ReplyDeletehow gorgeous! love the look of wildflowers {:-D
ReplyDeleteWe usually have wonderful wild flowers here in Tucson when we have good winter rains. Alas, not this year. Those poppies are so lovely!
ReplyDeleteI was late with my "F" post, but it is up now. Check it out!!
There's nothing better for the eye and the soul than coming upon a field of wildflowers. Some years we see them at the edges of the highway - they make me smile on my commute.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful post! I love the breezy prairie quality of these pictures.
ReplyDeleteJust fantastic images!
Thanks for linking up. I hope your vacation was fabulous!
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