Disclosure: We are a professional review site that receives compensation from the companies whose products we review. We test each product thoroughly and give high marks to only the very best. We are independently owned and the opinions expressed here are our own..
This week’s random image is of a White Prickly Poppy that can be found through the more arid regions of Texas.
This article was originally posted to EvolutionaryDesigns.net/photography on May 14th 2015
White Prickly Poppy, Argemone albiflora
The Aregemone albiflora also known as the White Prickly Poppy is a small erect delicate white flower with a yellow center. It is known for its sharp prickles on the stems and leaves.
As I mentioned before, it grows in the arid regions of Texas. They are mostly found in the southern Midwest along the roadsides and over grazed farm/ranch land.
Where to Find the White Prickly Poppy
I first saw the white Prickly Poppy in small numbers heading west towards Glen Rose, Texas and further southwest. But I saw them mostly in the Hill Country around Marble Falls, Texas and past Llano, Texas and they were just popping out. I saw them along the back roads and overgrown fields and look forward to seeing fields full of them this summer.
The little guy pictured above, I found near the Bluebonnet House in Marble Falls, Texas. It was one of few White Prickly Poppies that were just starting to bloom.
About the Image
This image was shot just before a large storm system came into the area. The shot was taken using a tripod with my Sony Nex-3N and a Sony SEL55210mm 4.5-6.3 OSS Lens. I then edited the image in Adobe Lightroom. To remove some of the noise I used Topaz DeJEP (I normally shoot in RAW). Next, I post processed with Topaz Clarity to add texture, brighten, and bring out the details in the image. Then I removed the dust spots. Finally, I used Topaz DeNoise to remove the noise from the image.
About James
Leave a Reply