This Poppy looks so good in monochrome Debbie. I had a photo of a pink Poppy I was going to use. It had lots of layers of petals, can’t remember the name of it but because of the light coloured petals it didn’t do well as a monochrome photo. Not enough contrast with the background. Yours came out great
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I have never seen such an elegantly dressed poppy. Beautiful and poetic capture, Debbie!
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Thank you Paula!
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Fantastic! Very rich tones!
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Stunning image! Lovely detail and shine.
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So used to seeing the poppy in color, it is breathtaking in black and white.
Visiting from BLACK AND WHITE WEEKEND.
FRANKLY MY DEAR
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This Poppy looks so good in monochrome Debbie. I had a photo of a pink Poppy I was going to use. It had lots of layers of petals, can’t remember the name of it but because of the light coloured petals it didn’t do well as a monochrome photo. Not enough contrast with the background. Yours came out great
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Stunning images
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Beautiful poppies Debbie. Thanks for playing.
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I love the shading red brings ot black and white. Very rich.
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Well done. “Gentil coquelicot mesdames…”
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wowwwwww un papavero nero!
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