A striking field of poppies on the edge of Norwich has found itself a becoming a big hit with budding photographers.
Striking pictures of a poppy field near Norwich. Picture: Rob Borrett (Image: Rob Borrett)
The field, located off the Ipswich Road near Keswick, has been attracting flocks of visitors armed with cameras looking to capture its beauty.
Striking pictures of a poppy field near Norwich. Picture: Rob Borrett (Image: Rob Borrett)
One of those is PR worker Rob Borrett, a keen photographer in his spare time.
Striking pictures of a poppy field near Norwich. Picture: Rob Borrett (Image: Rob Borrett)
Mr Borrett said: “A friend of mine told me about it and I thought I would go down just as the sun was beginning to set.
Striking pictures of a poppy field near Norwich. Picture: Rob Borrett (Image: Rob Borrett)
“When I arrived there were probably 20 or 30 others also hunting for the perfect picture.
Striking pictures of a poppy field near Norwich. Picture: Rob Borrett (Image: Rob Borrett)
“Fortunately I was able to find a spot further away from everyone else, pointed my camera towards the sun and was really pleased with what I ended up with.”
Mr Borrett shared his photographs on social media, but was not alone in doing so.
The field has become something of a social media sensation, with many others capturing photographs of it and sharing them.
Mr Borrett added: “This is the world we live in now, everyone wants lovely photographs for their Instagrams or what have you and that is a great spot for getting them.”
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