Unusual Poppy - (enlarge)

The identity of this Poppy has had me stumped for a few years. I

have searched several sites and have not yet come up with a 'name'

for it but I will keep searching. All I know is it is very unusual and

beautiful. I decided to use some Textures and Overlays for this

composition as the background was not overly pleasing. (Hoping

you enjoy this one, kind regards always, Gail :)

Welcome back, Gail. Your absence has been noted and you have been missed. This is a lovely offering to mark your return, produced in your easily identifiable style - half dream, half reality. Shhh, don't make any noise; everyone is fast asleep.

Hi Gail,

  Beautiful creative work of art with wonderful processing.  Take care, Patsy

I too noticed your absence.  Beautiful post processing of this gorgeous flower! 

It is nice to see that you have missed me :) Just busy with 'life' and 'family' - moved our daughter Shauna which was a good lesson for the future. By the end of the Move - with 3 men and a truck - there is always lots more to do :) Once Jim was in the elevator ready to go home, he just sighed and said "if I ever mention that we should move - just slap me!!! - I hurt so much I could cry!".  Yep, does sound like we are no longer the pliable youngsters were thought we were in our early 50's.  I did not do any heavy lifting and I felt pretty sore. I was ordered not to do so, but there is always something that needs to be done :) owwwwwww.  In between there have been other activities to keep us busy - but finally got back into editing where I have a total 'mental health break'. Thank you for those very fine words expressed as you always do - they encourage me to keep coming back.  It is finally warming up here in Southern Ontario - never thought it would!! But at least we did not have as severe cold this Winter or the heavy snows. I hope you are doing well and will be visiting you soon my friend!

I knew you would have noticed my absence - but you are so kind and keep sending me pics or videos - kind of like reminders of 'where I should be'. You have a big heart Kathy - I do appreciate it so much!

thanks so much Patsy....always there and always a good friend.  I hope it is lovely and warm in your beautiful State.

Been missing you! A glorious return! Jim

I have been thinking of you on and off for some time and really trying to find the time to get really 'back'.  Thanks so much Jim for letting me know I was missed....have missed seeing your work....will visit soon!

very beautiful.l.like it a lot

It is gorgeous, Gail. welcome back

It looks a lot like work painted around 1880 in the Netherlands. I consider this as a real work of art, crossing the borders between painting and photography. It is truly what the sap of poppy's does with the human mind. Bringing him or her to unseen paradises and soothing the pain of the human existence. Time for a new description (if it doesn't already exist) Photopaint.

Best regards, Herman.

This is so nice and well composed. Very good.

Beautiful ! I'm no expert , but it looks like one of the Eastern varieties . ( Papaver Orientale ) Bill

Dear friend, I'm happy to meet you again. Your style is always unquestionable, brava!!! Ciao, Maurizio.

You've done an excellent job Gail. I love the way you've combined the textures in delicate and harmonious way, creating an artistic work.

Warm Regards,

Riosario.

Bienvenida de nuevo, dear Gail, it is always very nice to see your great work, this is a very lovely flower, unique, great details. Take a good rest, warm baths, and relax all your sore muscles. The best for you, I am happy to see you again. Hugs, Mari

Wonderful work for this flora poppy subject!

Love the pastel look and feel to the colors in this image.

Well done!

GR

Thank you for that good advice!! Once we moved to this home I said 'I'm never moving again'!! of course I did not think of moving our daughter - but 'life' happens and we rise to the occasion.........well at least we try :)

wow, I love the way you described that 'Photo Paint' !! Your references to paintings from the Netherlands made me think - I will go online and see what I can find! thanks so much for your visit!

Definitely a very painterly picture. Love the background.

Beautiful light, processing and effect.

so many have visited and I hope to get back with my replies in a few days. I am so appreciative of your visits!! my sincere thanks, Gail

Classic.   Reminds me of a reminiscent painting.

Your texturing grabs me every time.  Excellent work, Gail