I was reading Cathy’s ( Wanderessence) post on her travels in Provence in 2003 , which struck a chord with me, so many places I had visited!
But in particular an image of a field of Poppies and Broom had me reminiscing…. I took this in the late 1980s, constantly trying to find a closer field, but to no avail….just think what this would have looked like closer up:
I love fields as carpets of flowers, got one or two images of the Piano Grande in Umbria a good few years ago
Spring on the Piano Grande
some wild flowers in Romania
Wild flowers behind a Wooden Church in Maramures
and linseed (I think) in Skåne, Sweden
…and finally, Selinunte, Sicily
Wild Flowers at Selinunte, Sicily
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The top shot looks like an oil painting, Sue. Lovely. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
I have always loved that image, but never really happy with the digital transfer until more recently when better post processing tools came along
Pete is right, it is a beauty.
Thanks, Jude!
Lovely and engaging landscapes.
Many thanks, Sally!
I’m glad my Provence post brought back happy memories and images for you. That first photo is amazing, Sue. And like Pete says, it looks like a painting. Thanks for linking to mine! I’m going to include it as a link on my upcoming photography post on Thursday. 🙂
Yippee! Thanks, Cathy!
You’re welcome, Sue. And thank you! 🙂
Your linseed shot reminds me of a field of linseed/flax growing next to a field of rape next to the M1 in South Yorkshire that I drove past every day on my way to work in Sheffield. Now I’d be looking for somewhere to stop so that I could take a photo! Then I just thought how beautiful it was.
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These are all glorious images, Sue, but the first one is absolutely breathtaking.
Many thanks, Sylvia…that image is one of my all-time favourites….
I’m sure it must be.
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A beautiful series. The first is like a painting and makes me want to go there.
Thanks, Draco…it was a lovely sight!
Love this series, Sue, but in particular the first shot is amazing. Thank you.
Many thanks, Isabel – that image is popular!
Lovely captures and such wonderful places to visit 🙂
Many thanks, Lynne…glad I saw them when I did
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I just love the countryside, the sounds and smells…..would love to go for a walk through a beautiful flower covered countryside now!!
They are becoming more scarce with modern agricultural practices….
A lovely floral journey!
Yes, it was a great reminisce, Gilly!
Nothing like a field of wild flowers, Sue! These are beautiful 🙂 🙂
Thanks, Jo – I was hoping you would see these as I was sure you would like them….
I do! They’re hard to take a good photo of, too 🙂
Thanks, Jo…I’ve done a good job, then!