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.
Flowers
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Sep 17
A Look Back—Point Lobos Bird Island
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Sep 17
A Look Back—Pacific Grove “Magic Carpet”
A 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
A 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
Echium, 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
So 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
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.
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Feb 17
A Look Back—Raindrops
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
A 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
Revisiting 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
Many 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.