I love the joyful exuberance of poppy flowers, so I was thrilled to see this field of poppies in Italy on May 19, 2025. I pulled over in the car and stopped to admire the view.
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| Image 1: Field of Poppies somewhere in Tuscany, Italy |
There weren't many breaks in the roadside foliage for me to photograph through. I am standing on my tip-toes to hold the camera over the weeds at the edge of the road. The road I was on had a shoulder and then a steep drop off at the edge; and the grasses were thick and tall. I wanted
to descend down into the field, and get a better angle with my camera,
but I couldn't even see where the ground was and how steep the drop off was.
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| Image 2: Poppies Landscape somewhere in Tuscany, Italy |
As a visitor in a foreign country, I didn't want to trespass; and I also didn't want to twist an ankle, or fall and break bones or my camera. I pictured tumbling down and/or falling into some watery ditch I could not see, so I opted to stay safely by
the side of the road for my photos. You should believe me when I tell you I wanted to get close enough to touch the poppies.
But these photos were the best I was willing to attempt that day.
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| Image 3: Field of Poppies somewhere in Tuscany, Italy |
I also love the image of the field alone, the pattern of grasses and flowers.
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| Image 4: Over exposed Field of Poppies , Italy |
I accidentally over-exposed the photo above, but I like the ethereal enchanted look it has, so I decided to include it here.
I'm not the only person who has loved poppies in a field. Some of my favorite artists have painted poppy fields.
Claude Monet painted poppy fields more than 12 times.
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| Image 5: Claude Monet Poppy Field Paintings |
Sometimes Monet's paintings were nearly identical with minor coloration and cloud changes.
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| Image 6: Claude Monet Poppy Field Paintings |
Considering poppy fields are only in bloom for a week or two a year, Monet obviously enjoyed poppy fields as well.
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| Image 7: Claude Monet Poppy Field Paintings |
Mary Cassatt painted the lovely poppy field painting below.
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| Image 8: Mary Cassatt Poppy field painting |
John Singer Sargent concentrated more on the poppy flowers.
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| Image 9: John Singer Sargent Poppies |
And I'll end this artist tangent with two poppy fields and a beautiful bouquet of poppies painted by Van Gogh.
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| Image 10: Van Gogh Poppy Paintings |
Spring and Summer are busy months for me. The weather is great - I go outside more instead of posting. This year I've gardened more than in most years!
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Always and always."
- Claude Monet
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A field of red poppies are certinly eye catching and beautiful! I love how many wonderful artworks you found that feature them. Happy Summer!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful image! You did well to get such a wonderful photo. I also immediately thought of Monet's paintings when I saw your picture.
ReplyDeletePoppies are such delicate and beautiful flowers. You did right staying safe at the side of the road. Fantastic photos. I have had a few poppies in my garden over the last few weeks but they don't last long, as soon as it rains the petals fall off.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to see a field of poppies as I haven't ever seen poppies other than photos. #MMBC
ReplyDeleteThe photos are amazing and so is the artwork. I write about art myself. Found you through the Inspire Me Monday Linky Party. Have a great Fourth!
ReplyDeleteYour flowers are lovely. I was actually thinking that your last photo reminded me of a Monet painting so it was neat to see you include the Poppy paintings from so many of these artists.
ReplyDeleteYour poppy pictures are my favorite. That's right. Yours is best! Visiting from #AnythingGoes.
ReplyDeleteHave a fun week.
All the best.
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I just love your poppy photos, especially that first one. That was a great find, and you had a super eye to notice it.
ReplyDeleteWhat an incredible photo!! And I've always loved that Monet quote. Visiting from the Talking About it Tuesday link party.
ReplyDeleteIt’s wonderful to see your photos paired with those classic impressionist masterpieces. It really shows how timeless the beauty of a poppy field is.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures! There is an area next to my son's high school where they plant wildflower seeds and among them poppies. I wish it was a spot where you could stop and take pictures, but it is at a busy intersection.
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This is incredibly beautiful. A wonderful collaboration between nature and art.
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What a perfect photo. I love poppies, and apparently all the great artists do too. Visiting from the Homestead Blog Hop.
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