Posted by Derek Sedillo on February 28, 2009 at 4:45 AM
I headed over to Garrapata after work today to check out the conditions. The flowers which hadn't budded yet are now in full bloom. So it is a good time to visit the area if you were thinking about it. Wildflowers overall looks like there they are happening a little earlier this year.
Some neat stuff here, Derek. To be honest I think it was only about two years ago that I ever recall seeing these type of coastal wildflower displays. And, yes they were posted by some one here on NPN I think in the ESS gallery. Because California has such a diversification in terrain, altitudes, rainfall coverage, and many other items that add to the growth, it's not always easy to predict when certain blooms will actually take place. Such as the ones you have posted here.
The first image really draws me in. I wish the camera was just a wee bit to the right, so the top flower didn't overlap the ridge line. Other than that, I really like the comp, light and selective focus. Good stuff!
Discussion
2 repliesHere are a few shots:
http://landandseaphoto.smugmug.com/gallery/7049912_hqPLs#482071362_AEW8k-A-LB
http://landandseaphoto.smugmug.com/gallery/7049912_hqPLs#482093798_QiyzW-XL-LB
http://landandseaphoto.smugmug.com/gallery/7049912_hqPLs#482098475_jJADp-XL-LB
And the sunset right in front of the flower area:
http://landandseaphoto.smugmug.com/gallery/7049912_hqPLs#482105318_r2E48-A-LB
It was a beautiful evening to be out!
Derek