Naked oriental poppies
Wednesday, May 28th, 2008
Pasadena, California. The Huntington Gardens. Out of all of the places to photograph at this photographer’s paradise, two places should not be missed: the herb garden where this was taken and the desert garden with all the cacti and succulents.
While most of the tourists are off photographing roses you can have both of of these gardens to yourself. Anyone who lives within driving distance should not miss this place.
Nice to get two of these babies in one image.
If I ever get to Afghanistan, you know I’m going to be photographing opium poppies, I just love these totemic forms.
The bokeh man strikes again….lovely, Richard. These are superb images.
Glad you like them Gary, it’s a great place and I have a lot more decent images to post in the next few days. We’ll have to go there together sometime.
God job! In my village I have to these poppies but I can’t shot it;) maybe when I purchase a 100mm ;) well done Richard !
Gedas: What lens(s) do you have now? I’m sure you can shoot these, it’s more a matter of just a bit of learning. Tell me what you have.
I have 50mm f/1.8, yes I know I can shoot these, but I want closer…
That’s your only lens, the 50mm f/1.8? Yes, you might want to get the Canon 100mm f/2.8 macro, it’s a wonderful lens and not too expensive.