Flowers


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Sep 17

A Look Back—Point Lobos Bird Island

Photograph of birds on a rock at Point Lobos, California.One of the views at Point Lobos State Park, south of Carmel, California. Point Lobos is called the Crown Jewel in the state park system, with its spectacular rocky coasts and beautiful views.


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Sep 17

A Look Back—Pacific Grove “Magic Carpet”

Photograph of “Magic Carpet” ice plant flowers in Pacific Grove, CaliforniaA spectacular display of ice plant in Pacific Grove, California. The plant is a native of South Africa, Drosanthemum floribundum. It is sometimes called Magic Carpet or Rosy Iceplant. It makes a beautiful location for an engagement
shoot.


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Aug 17

A Look Back—Lupine

Photograph of lupine flowers in front of an oak tree, Prunedale, CaliforniaA favorite location, a neighbor’s pasture down the road. In some years, the field is filled with lupine. Not too many in April of 2007, but I liked this patch in front of the oak tree.


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Aug 17

A Look Back—Pacific Grove Echium

Photograph of purple echium against a stone wall in Pacific Grove, CaliforniaEchium, or the Pride of Madeira plants begin to bloom along the bike trail in Pacific Grove towards the end of winter. I liked this arrangement against the stone wall. Taken with a wide-angle lens on March 19, 2007.


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May 17

A Look Back—Flowers and Pine

Photograph of a pine tree and small pink flowers in the Sierra Nevada mountains in Kings Canyon National Park, CaliforniaSo often the Sierras in summer are dry and dusty. In July of 2006, there was enough moisture for these delicate flowers to thrive. Taken in Kings Canyon National Park in the central Sierra Nevada.


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Mar 17

A Look Back—Poppies And Tracks

Photograph of poppies growing between unused railroad tracks near Marina, CaliforniaI 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.


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Feb 17

A Look Back—Raindrops

Photograph of raindrops on a flower backyard shot with the 105mm Micro Lens. The freshness of the raindrops never loses it’s appeal. April 2006.


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Nov 16

A Look Back—Prunedale Lupine

Photograph of an oak tree surrounded by lupine in Prunedale, CaliforniaA good year for lupine in Prunedale in May, 2005. This field is only a short distance from my house and has been a favorite subject over the years.


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Sep 16

A Look Back—Sunflowers

Photograph of sunflowers near Anzar Road, San Juan Bautista, CaliforniaRevisiting older shots reminds me of numerous expeditions looking for interesting subjects. It has also reminded me of the qualities of certain lenses that I seldom use these days. I used the Nikon 24-120mm for a long time but I used it less after I bought “Professional” lenses. However, many of the shots I like from that time period were taken with that lens. Maybe I need to revisit that lens again. This was taken near Anzar Road, north of San Juan Bautista, California.


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Nov 15

Cornwall–Country Lane

Photograph of a flower-lined road in Trenwheal, Cornwall, EnglandMany of the roads in Cornwall are lined with flowering hedgerows. Driving is an adventure but the roads are beautiful. Most of these flowers are red and white Campion.