Poppy season!
June has been all about photographing flowers - in particular poppies!
Imagine my delight when I discovered a whole field full of them about five minutes drive from home! I have no idea whether they've been an annual treat that's been there for years - if so, how come nobody told me?!
Regardless, it's likely that this will be the last year as a new road will cut straight through the field later this year. Funny how things that appear timeless suddenly change.
I've visited these local poppies on numerous occasions over the last couple of weeks. I've found their beauty calming and I've enjoyed the solitude. The field is not well know so I'm usually alone. I've sought this calm, peaceful idyll as, along with the whole of the country, I've been rocked by the terrible tragedies played out on our television screens.
My other poppy experience has been an hour's drive away at Kidderminster. This was a planned workshop led by my mentor Alan Ranger. Interestingly, this particular field draws the crowds. Yet, it didn't inspire me as much as my local one. Maybe the crowds were the problem. Still a good evening though - and the tutorage on post production was invaluable (as always). Thanks Alan!
Next month's main event will be photographing the delphinium fields in Worcestershire - so lovers of flower photography - watch this space!
Joyce
