The poppy. My favorite flower, for as long as I can remember. She looks fragile, but is in fact an incredibly strong flower, which needs only a joint in a wall to grow and bloom.
I took this photo in early June 2022 in the Lot in France,
while walking along the towpath that runs along the Lot towards Saint-Cirq-lapopie (Chemin de Halage) and came across a field full of poppies (see also my work "Poppies").
This poppy stood so beautifully solitary among the spent poppies and grass.
I photographed her so that the background is a bit darker for contrast and the light shines nicely on the foreground.
THIS hike is highly recommended if you are in the area. We were tipped off by the person from whom we rented our cottage. You walk along the Lot under the rocks and each time you have another beautiful view of the river. But the cliffs are also worth seeing, with art. If you want you can walk all the way to Saint-Criq-lapopie (about 5 km), although the last part is quite a climb.
As the daughter of a photographer, photography has been a big part of my life. I love nature and especially flowers, so you see this most in my work. I have worked as an independent make-up artist for over 15 years, developing my eye for detail. Composition.. Read more…