The picture shows a delicate red-orange poppy gently lit up against a warm, out-of-focus background of shades of yellow and green. The delicate, almost translucent petals seem to dance in the light, while the black and yellow striped heart of the flower is subtly brought into focus. Below the flower is a closed bud, still covered with tiny hairs, as if waiting patiently to bloom open itself. The calm, dreamy background lets all the attention go to the poppy, giving the photo a serene and almost poetic atmosphere.
Hi, I am Hans-Peter Nouwen. In my spare time I like to go out with my camera. For now, 90% of my time is spent in nature. Sometimes I try to capture a beautiful landscape. I then pay attention to the atmosphere a landscape evokes in me. Often.. Read more…