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Poppies Collection (page 42)

In the heart of London, as dusk settles over the Tower of London, a breathtaking sight emerges

Background imagePoppies Collection: Monarch butterfly - on flower. Px282

Monarch butterfly - on flower. Px282
TOM-1056 Wanderer / MONARCH / Milkweed Butterfly - on california poppies Danaus plexippus Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imagePoppies Collection: Mexican poppies, lupins (Lupinus sparsiflora) etc. - spring flowers in Organ Pipe cactus National

Mexican poppies, lupins (Lupinus sparsiflora) etc. - spring flowers in Organ Pipe cactus National Monument
ROG-11872 Desert in bloom - Mexican poppies, lupins (Lupinus sparsiflora) etc. - spring flowers Organ Pipe cactus National Monument. Sonoran desert, in an El Nino year

Background imagePoppies Collection: Dog - English springer spaniel sitting in field with poppies

Dog - English springer spaniel sitting in field with poppies
LA-3006 Dog - English springer spaniel sitting in field with poppies Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imagePoppies Collection: Rolling English landscape of fields and woodland with foreground rich crop of poppies amid

Rolling English landscape of fields and woodland with foreground rich crop of poppies amid ripening barley sidelit
HAR-128 Rolling English landscape of fields and woodland with foreground rich crop of poppies amid ripening barley sidelit vivid red

Background imagePoppies Collection: Dense Poppies in cereal crop, Devon, agricultural landscape beyond, UK

Dense Poppies in cereal crop, Devon, agricultural landscape beyond, UK
HAR-110 Dense Poppies in cereal crop, Devon, agricultural landscape beyond UK Anthony Harrison Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imagePoppies Collection: Field Poppy and Eastern Larkspur (Consolida hispanica) Hortobagy, Hungary

Field Poppy and Eastern Larkspur (Consolida hispanica) Hortobagy, Hungary
VG-8283 Common POPPY and Eastern Larkspur (Consolida hispanica) Hortobagy, Hungary Papaver rhoeas Arable weed, found in fields

Background imagePoppies Collection: Common Poppy- flowering against a blue sky, Lower Saxony, Germany

Common Poppy- flowering against a blue sky, Lower Saxony, Germany
USH-2320 Common Poppy - flowering against a blue sky Lower Saxony, Germany Papaver rhoeas Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imagePoppies Collection: Field Poppies in grain field in early summer Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany

Field Poppies in grain field in early summer Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany
SAS-294 Field Poppies - in barley field in early summer Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany Papaver rhoeas Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imagePoppies Collection: French Pig Keeping

French Pig Keeping
A boy in a flat cap watches over a pig with his goading stick

Background imagePoppies Collection: Girls Gleaning 1888

Girls Gleaning 1888
Two girls gleaning in a field

Background imagePoppies Collection: Girl in a Meadow 1889

Girl in a Meadow 1889
A blonde child in a large straw hat with a cocked brim & blue ribbon rosette picks an enormous bunch of meadow wildflowers including poppies, cornflowers & ox-eye daisies

Background imagePoppies Collection: Woman Picking Poppies

Woman Picking Poppies
A young woman walking in an English meadow stoops to pick red field poppies

Background imagePoppies Collection: Girl Harvester Drinks

Girl Harvester Drinks
A dark haired young woman stands amid a corn field with a hand scythe hanging from her waist & a jug in her hand. In her hair are poppies & cornflowers from the field

Background imagePoppies Collection: Harvesting France C1920

Harvesting France C1920
The Harvest: men, women & children set to at harvest time - sharpening scythes, cutting the crop, gathering into stooks & loading the cart - a child picks field poppies

Background imagePoppies Collection: Poppy Field

Poppy Field
Girl in a field of poppies




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In the heart of London, as dusk settles over the Tower of London, a breathtaking sight emerges. Ceramic poppies form a powerful installation known as Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red, paying tribute to the fallen soldiers of World War I. This poignant display serves as a solemn reminder of the sacrifices made during that devastating conflict. As we stand before The Cenotaph in Whitehall, London, our thoughts turn to those brave souls who gave their lives for our freedom. The poppy fields that once adorned these lands have become symbols of remembrance and hope. They serve as a testament to the resilience and strength displayed by those who fought on behalf of their nations. Across continents, even in far-off Australia, where ANZAC troops valiantly served alongside British forces during WWI, there is anticipation for this moving tribute at the Tower of London. Australian Light Horsemen are remembered with pride and reverence for their courage amidst unimaginable hardship. Yet beyond war memorials lies another side to these delicate flowers - Muriel Dawson's enchanting painting captures wildflowers dancing in harmony across an English meadow. These vibrant blooms bring joy and beauty into our lives while reminding us that life continues despite adversity. From England to Nepal, poppies take on different forms but retain their significance. A Himalayan blue poppy stands tall against majestic mountains in Nepal – its striking color symbolizing hope amidst challenging terrain. Even Shakespeare recognized the allure of this flower when he penned his famous words: "What's past is prologue. " Poppies hold within them stories from history that shape our present and future; they remind us not only to remember but also learn from past mistakes. The power behind 5000 Poppies cannot be understated – it represents countless individuals coming together to honor those lost during times both distant and recent. Each handmade bloom carries with it heartfelt gratitude for sacrifice made by so many unknown heroes. In the Victorian era, flower fairies adorned gardens with their ethereal presence.