Poppies at Lancaster Poppy Preserve, Antelope Valley

Nikon D1h, 70-200mm f/2.8 AF-S VR, Gitzo 410, Kirk BH-1

This is another nine image composite taken in three different sections. Each section had three exposures made to maximize the scene's dynamic range. Poppies are interesting. They close at night and open fully when the sun warms the fields. The color is there first thing in the morning but the plants aren't quite as spectacular.