Close up of Poppies by Ellen Driesse

The poppy, also known as poppy poppy, is a symbol of consolation, but also of the commemoration of the dead. The poppy owes this symbolism to the battlefields in northern France which turned red after the First World War.

The distinctive colour of the poppy is red. At the base of the petals a black part becomes visible. The four leaves of the flower are larger than we are used to from flowers, so they overlap for what many people don't know is that all parts of the poppy overlap. The flower has hairs on both stems and leaves.
Originally poppies are found in the Mediterranean, some of them live as wild plants in the Netherlands. They once ended up here because of the transport of grains. There are three species on the standard list of Dutch flora: large poppy, rough poppy and pale poppy.

This artwork is offered by Ellen Driesse

Ellen Driesse-Pladdet, born and raised in beautiful Zeeuws-Vlaanderen close to the beach and dunes, grew up in the middle of the nature of Zeeland's countryside. A nature lover who enjoys everything Mother Nature has to offer and treats it with respect.
I've been photographing since I could hold a camera, first analogue, now digital for about the last 25 years, which has only strengthened my passion for photography.
I often go out, for day and dew, when the light is at its most beautiful you can find me in nature to capture atmospheric images.
The silence and tranquillity appeals to me enormously, which is often reflected in my work.
My interest in photography is very broad, architecture also appeals to me, puzzling with lines and surfaces.
But also here I try to keep peace in my images as well as in all other categories.
You could summarize the style of my work in a few keywords, tranquillity, atmosphere, austere, balanced and subdued...On my website https://www.photophila.nl and at https://www.facebook.com/ellen.driessepladdet you can view my extensive collection. If there is just the picture you would like to have on the wall, this can be arranged for you. Send a message to e.pladdet@zeelandnet.nl and indicate your preference, and it will be put in the webshop for you as soon as possible. Thank you all very much for your purchase and I hope you enjoy my work...!

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