Saturday, August 15, 2009

IF YOUR GOING TO SAN FRANCISCO...

I have to confess, when someone mentioned Wildflowers to me, my first thought was a Dandelion by the side of the Freeway. Little did I realize, "The Hills Are Alive" with wildflowers. The past couple of weeks every field, road  side, and spare piece of land not paved or covered with a manicured lawn, has come alive with all the colors of the rainbow and every shade in between. Suffice it to say, Timothy Leary and Cheech and Chong would have loved this area. I certainly do and have no need of additional stimulation. Nature is more than enough. It really is phenomenally beautiful. I think of this as the warm-up to the main act (Autumn) which should start in about 5-6 weeks. Stay tuned. 
Posted by B SQUARED
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23 comments:

  1. VPAugust 15, 2009 at 4:26 AM

    Nice image and serious thoughts. I have recently begun to appreciate this, checking out the the name of a flower or the type of a tree.
    Tuned for the main act in weeks...

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  2. JillyAugust 15, 2009 at 4:31 AM

    Just gorgeous. There is something about a field of wild flowers that lifts the spirits.

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  3. EG CameraGirlAugust 15, 2009 at 4:35 AM

    One great thing about photography is it helps you notice nature's beauty. Nice shot of the meadow!

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  4. Small City ScenesAugust 15, 2009 at 5:02 AM

    I love, love, love meadows of wildflowers. I should be up in the mountains taking pics of Alpine wildflowers--no, I should be---oh no I can't be everywhere. MB

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  5. cieldequimperAugust 15, 2009 at 5:33 AM

    Yes, you're right, phenomenally beautiful. This is a bit like a detail of an impressionist painting, it's lovely!

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  6. UnknownAugust 15, 2009 at 8:42 AM

    ''... be sure to wear some flowers in your hair''
    Great title and lovely shot!

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  7. LoisAugust 15, 2009 at 8:44 AM

    Lovely! I can't wait for autumn. It is my favorite time of year!

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  8. LowellAugust 15, 2009 at 8:51 AM

    Excellent photo, B Squared...the composition brings out the breadth of the area and the colors are right on. It is truly gorgeous!

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  9. secret agent womanAugust 15, 2009 at 10:51 AM

    I love wildflowers, too, and they are in every bitof spare land - from pature to ditch - here But I'm not keen on the idea o winter approaching.

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  10. Mary Stebbins TaittAugust 15, 2009 at 11:09 AM

    Ah, I love wildflowers, very pretty!

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  11. MariaAugust 15, 2009 at 1:03 PM

    "...even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these..."

    I hope everyone enlarged this ... it's a sweet place to rest your eyes...

    Thank you !!!
    All the best... as you seek The Best,
    ~Maria

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  12. Cezar and LéiaAugust 15, 2009 at 1:36 PM

    What could be more inspiring than flowers? :)
    Beautiful capture!
    Léia

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  13. Julie ScottsdaleDailyPhoto.comAugust 15, 2009 at 3:54 PM

    very pretty composition. the colors are so vibrant and delicate. Yes, I too enjoyed my summers and wanted them to last longer before school started.

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  14. JamesAugust 15, 2009 at 8:30 PM

    That's great. I really like wildflowers.

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  15. Elaine YimAugust 16, 2009 at 2:59 AM

    As beautiful as a canvas painting. What's so wonderful about this is that it is real.

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  16. IndayAugust 16, 2009 at 3:23 AM

    I love this description:"the hills has come alive with all the colors of the rainbow and every shade in between" and I agree.

    Wildflowers growing by the roadside or on the hills and meadows are as pretty as those growing in the garden.

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  17. MoAugust 16, 2009 at 6:44 AM

    Have put on my muslin dress and combed my long hair to dance with gay abandon in the fields. Great image. Th flowers that is. The one of me not so great)

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  18. Greensboro Daily PhotoAugust 16, 2009 at 11:47 AM

    Yes, the hills are alive, as is the birdbath. Two, of many many, fabulous photos you've posted recently!!!!

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  19. KateAugust 17, 2009 at 8:32 AM

    Ah, what a wonderful composition and the musical reference is very appropriate. It lifts my spirit and warms my heart! Incidentally, Incidentally, I'm vacationing on an island in Wisconsin and frequently get a weak internet signal. So...I'll be posting and commenting only when I can find a strong signal. But, I'll be back!!

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  20. Regina August 17, 2009 at 8:36 AM

    Wow. Gorgeous!

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  21. Lisa WilsonAugust 17, 2009 at 11:31 AM

    Wildflowers are my favorite! Although I have to say I never pictures wildflowers being there! Our season for flowers is so short, I imagine the ones around here will be shriveling up within the next couple of weeks.

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  22. AnonymousAugust 17, 2009 at 4:48 PM

    I'd love to wear those in my hair!

    I want to download that song now, it's stuck in my head!

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  23. AnonymousAugust 18, 2009 at 2:18 PM

    You're not lying... It really is phenomenally beautiful.

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