A Little Sunshine
by Lucinda Walter
Title
A Little Sunshine
Artist
Lucinda Walter
Medium
Photograph - Photography, Digital Art, Fine Art, Textured Photography
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Sharing a bit of sunshine with you. Springtime blooms in the desert Southwest. The poppies wildflowers bloom in the spring after many winters rains here in the desert. There was a gorgeous display of these little blooms in Green Valley, Arizona. USA
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THIRD PLACE WIN in the Yellow or Purple Contest in Fine Art Wildflower Photography,
Fine Art Wildflower Photography Group!
http://fineartamerica.com/contests/members-only--fine-art-wildflower-photography--yellow-or-purple.html?tab=leaderboard
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Kallstroemia grandiflora Arizona Poppy
Common Names: Arizona Poppy, Arizona Caltrop, Mexican Poppy
Habitat: Desert, Upland. It grows in desert washes, along roadsides, and in sunny, open areas.
Flower Color: Golden orange, Golden yellow
Description: The flowers are up to 2 1/2 inches (6 cm) wide and have 5 petals with raised, orange veins and dark red-orange at the base of the petals. In favorable areas, the blooming plants can create large-scale wildflower displays.
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April 5th, 2015
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Rebecca Grzenda
This image really pops with the yellow poppies against the blue sky.....beautiful capture, Lucinda!! l/f
Mikes Nature
Gee thanks for stopping by and commenting recently Lucinda! As the “waves” of life continue to rock the boat of life (so to speak), we continually try to “keep our hands and feet inside the ride at all times” so as to avoid injury. Hope you’re doing well! Take care Lucinda & keep up the great work! - love this!
Lucinda Walter replied:
Mike, thank you very much. We are doing well here as can be expected with the virus around. So far safe thankfully.
Judy Vincent
Beautiful capture! This will be the “Yellow Flowers” photo of the day on the USA Photographers group home page for 5/1/2020!
Lucinda Walter replied:
Judy, thank you very much for the "Yellow Flowers" photo of the day. What a wonderful honor. So much appreciated. Many thanks. 💕
Kathryn Jones
Gorgeous! I love the contrast between the gold of the copies and the blue of the sky, as well as the back lighting.
Janet Marie
Your beautiful work has been given SPECIAL NOTICE, in the 2020 11th round of, "JANET'S JUBILATIONS!" It can be found in the discussion thread, "Janet's Jubilations April-June 2020" in the "BEAUTY OF ARIZONA," art group. One of 15 different artists chosen for the week of 04/06/20 (THEME: Arizona Wildflowers and Cactus Flowers). I have written a note above your artwork, sharing why I chose it. Janet💕
Lucinda Walter replied:
Dear Janet, wow what a surprise and honor. Thank you very much for this! I'm thrilled. 💕
Janet Marie
Congratulations! Your beautiful artwork has been featured on the Homepage of the “Beauty of Arizona” Art Group (03/09/20). You are welcome to submit your artwork in the discussion thread “2020 Thanks and Features Archive.” LF FB
Janet Marie
Beautiful, Lucinda! They certainly do add a little sunshine to our lives. LF FB
Lucinda Walter replied:
Janet, thank you very much. Always love having a little sunshine in our lives. thanks.
Janet Marie
Lucinda this is such a beautiful image. Really caught my eye. I love the angle this picture was shot, a favorite of mine! Jerry and I have enjoyed the poppies at Picacho Peak. 💕And favorite Janet
Lucinda Walter replied:
Janet, thank you very much. I love seeing these poppies as you know spring is here in Arizona. Thanks again!