Saturday, June 2, 2012

Sunburn

Poppies are making their appearance in town. This one unfortunately couldn't handle the warm sun.

30 comments:

La sonrisa de Hiperion said...

Hasta la vida tiene fin...

Saludos y buen fin de semana.

Cezar and Léia said...

Oh gosh, that's a dramatic image!
God bless you!
Cezar

Sharon said...

I loved seeing fields of wild poppies all over Italy when I was there. They are so pretty.

Kate said...

But, how gorgeous it must have been before wilting. Superb colors.

VP said...

What a pity, but that'd nature at work...

Judy said...

Awe, poor thing, still is pretty tho.

TexWisGirl said...

perfect title!

Teresa said...

Beautiful--even sunburned!

John "By Stargoose And Hanglands" said...

Mmm, I wilt a bit in the heat these days too.

cieldequimper said...

Looks like me in the sunshine... :-)

Unknown said...

Poppies are so fragile. Great shot.

Luis Gomez said...

I kind of like it!

PerthDailyPhoto said...

Oh no, gosh you must have had some scorchers already Randy.

Judy said...

Such a delicate balance between too cold and too hot for a flower.

Kathy said...

It may be a little withered but that's a beautiful photo just the same!

RedPat said...

"I'm melting!"

Lowell said...

That poor poppy pooped out!

EG CameraGirl said...

OH MY! What a shame. I LOVE poppies.

Sonya @ Under the Desert Sky said...

It looks like it had been a beautiful flower. But that sun can sure do its powerful thing!

Jack said...

Yup. This one is toast.

Anonymous said...

Cool!

Magpie said...

Such an intense color. Did you find any that could handle the warm sun?

黄清华 Wong Ching Wah said...

Dramaric blossom

BlueShell said...

The poor thing!!! Too hot!
The photo is superb!
Have a nice Sunday.
BShell

Rae Walter said...

Beautiful image Randy.

becky said...

It is warming right up, isn't it?

Nancy said...

The wind is the enemy of our poppies here. I like this capture, Randy. :)

Ron said...

That one definitely looks a little "cooked".

Halcyon said...

Uh oh! Time for some spf 45. ;)

Melbourne Australia Photos said...

A little worse for wear and tear, but still beautiful!