Some Like it Hot

I have been meaning to blip these stunning orange poppies in the neighbourhood. I walked down to them today but realised I had left it too late. However, even though they are faded, they are still beautiful and were very satisfying to photograph. I intended to publish them in colour but, as soon as I tried the BW filter, I knew it had to be mono. I just loved the texture. I converted every one of the shots to mono and agonised over which to choose. This may not be the perfect shot but, in the words of the character Oswood in Some Like it Hot when Jerry reveals himself to be a man, Well nobody´s perfect.