Vibrant, happy, but so very delicate. They don't last more than a few weeks before they start to fade or shrivel from the sun - but while they're here they sure know how to live it up.
The mister spotted a gorgeous field full of poppies near Rognes in the Luberon Valley but I haven't been able to get out there. Now I fear they will be well past their prime.
These pictures were taken last night in a field just around the corner from us.
They look so cute popping up between the ears of wheat, although a field of nothing but poppies would look better. Bloody farmers, so inconsiderate (she says, munching on a wheat-filled baguette).
One of my oldest and dearest friends is here visiting - she arrived this morning. It was a sort of late notice trip and she's such a busy girl that sometimes these things don't come off, so I'm really excited to have her all to myself for 2 whole weeks. Yippee!
I have a whirlwind of activities designed to show off the beauty of this little corner of France. And we're going to have a girls' weekend in Monaco next week! Yay!! More exclamation marks!!!
I wish you all a wonderful weekend with someone you love,
A bientôt!
16 comments:
Gorgeous photos!
Your pictures constantly take my breath away. And I so love your descriptions as you lead me through so many places I will most likely never see in person. Thank you for the lovely ride!
What a sight! Bloody farmers indeed =)
When I first saw this post title I thought it said Provence PUPPIES!! Poppies are a lot more low maintenance and these are all beautiful. Our best friends just left after a too short visit. Have great time with yours.
I love poppies too! They are so bold and brilliant... A bit like you! What is the sweet purple 'flower' in the right hand photo? Happy times with your best friend!!!
Poppies . .love them . . I nearly called one of my daughters . .Poppy . .but thought it a bit twee . . and I've regretted it ever since.
Your photos are divine as always.
Have fun . . the sisterhood of girlfriends in Monaco . .(what happens in Monaco STAYS in Monaco!)
Love fields of poppies, but I never seem to have one and my camera and me all in the same place at the same time *sigh*
For me a field of poppies is one of the most beautiful sights ever, thank you for sharing you photos.....their beauty has made my day!
Thank you Sharon. It's a lot cheaper this way too!
Thanks for dropping by.
Your photographs are just splendid. I feel like I'm there in the French country side and strolling through the villages. Beautiful! Thank you for sharing your adventures. Connie :)
Poppies are beautiful, as are your pics! :-) I've always loved wildflowers and poppies are among my favourite. The red and black contrast, the shape and the silky fragile petals ...
I like those poppies too and your photography skills are great. Now I need to take an allergy pill just looking at all the wheat blowing in the breeze
I've mentioned before...I love poppies too. Beautiful pictures as always Kirsty. HAve a great weekend and an even better trip to Monaco. (lucky bugger)!
I love poppies too. When I was a little girl in the fields of wheat there where not only poppies but cornflowers too. Where have they disapperaed?
Great pictures by the way.
Monaco! Fantastic choice! x
Seeing poppies reminds me of my Grandparents. They belonged to the VFW(Veterans of Foreign Wars)and would sell plastic poppies as a fund raiser once a year. My Grandmother always gave me one for free.
Thanks for the memory.
Magical Photos!
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