White and yellow poppies are surprisingly still out in force. My lensbaby is working overtime 🙂
Monthly Archives: March 2008
Encelia farinosa
Encelia farinosa is out in force in the McDowell Mountains and everywhere else too. Interesting clouds also caught my eye.
Perfect Birthday Present
My birthday week was spent in Death Valley National Park and on my actual birthday, Chris found this critter for me. He couldn’t have given me a better present! Give me a photo op any day! This was shot with a Canon S5 in the Super Macro mode. Below is a tight crop of the above.
It’s a weevil of some kind, by the way. Here’s a shot of me shooting it 🙂
Nightshade
I’m fairly sure this is Silverleaf Nettle also known as White horse-nettle (Solanum elaeagnifolium). The beautiful purple flowers caught my eye as I was driving out to Bartlett Lake yesterday. It produces little yellow/orange fruits that look like tiny cherry tomatoes but don’t eat them!
Desert Wishbone Bush
The Desert Wishbone Bush (Mirabilis laevis) was named for the appearance of wishbones where the stems branch. The size of this plant and the wide distribution is an indication of what a special spring we’re having!
Owl’s Clover
Spotted yesterday on the Sunrise Trail. Another common name is Exserted Indian Paintbrush.
White Poppy Dreams
The white poppies are so fascinating and wind gives them such a fluid look.
White Poppy
White poppy seen through a Canon 180 macro lens.
Lupine and Poppies
A little cloud cover made the colors pop. The wind, however, was a challenge. Photoshop art filters were perfect for this scene.
White and Yellow Poppies
Taxes still not done but how can I concentrate with this record bloom going on! I’m going back out 🙂
