I found this section of unused railroad tracks for the first time in 2006. I liked the bright color of the poppies against the rusting tracks. I have returned to this area every spring since then, but have never found as profuse a bloom.
Posts Tagged: Poppies
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Mar 17
A Look Back—Poppies And Tracks
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Apr 10
California Poppy Day
April 6 is designated as California Poppy Day in honor of the official State Flower. To mark the occasion, here is an image from the Antelope Valley California Poppy State Reserve. The Poppy Reserve is 1776 acres of state-protected reserve land in northern Los Angeles County, 15 miles west of Lancaster. This image was taken in late March of 2008, a few weeks before the peak bloom.
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Apr 10
Spring in Monterey County Brings Out the Poppies
The storms have abated, the hills are drying out, the temperatures have warmed, and this is the season for poppies. Poppies are just beginning to appear along the roadsides, on the hills and in the garden. Poppies pose a challenge for the photographer. The petals close in cloudy weather which is often the most favorable light. They are delicate and move in the slightest breeze.