ROCK ROSE: CAUGHT IN THE ACT

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

It is only the end of February and yet today the first poppy. I just happened to catch it before it burst forth.

Rohrerbot said...: That is one hot shot! And the colors are beautiful!; February 29, 2012 at 7:30 AM
Randy Emmitt said...: Wonderful image, seems a lot early to me. Really looking forward to warmer spring days.; February 29, 2012 at 8:54 AM
Desiree said...: How pretty!; February 29, 2012 at 9:24 AM
Tina said...: My poppies are blooming too and HUGE this years. At least the ones that seeded into the veggie bed which is the only place that I augment soil. SO pretty!; February 29, 2012 at 10:39 AM
scottweberpdx said...: Gorgeous...I just love those kind of poppies...like the floozies of the flower world :-); February 29, 2012 at 3:03 PM
Ally said...: I haven't seen any poppies popping yet, so thanks for the preview. I am seeing all sorts of trees budding out. Today, I even saw a mesquite leafing out. Amazing. Spring is here for sure.; February 29, 2012 at 6:26 PM
Gail said...: jenny, Don't you love emerging flowers. I'm always reminded of a ballet recital with little ballerinas as flowers opening in spring. gail; March 1, 2012 at 4:55 AM
The Sage Butterfly said...: Everything seems to be budding and blooming early this year. My daffodils began blooming at the end of January. Your poppy is lovely...the color is so deep and beautiful.; March 1, 2012 at 5:36 AM
Jayne said...: Great photograph! I love poppies. Wonder how they would do here.; March 1, 2012 at 5:48 PM