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Roxborough conditions?

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Posted by Stephen Trainor on June 5, 2009 at 12:41 AM
Was wondering if anyone had any current reports on the state of wildflowers at Roxborough State Park?

Despite the limited opening hours, I've read of some very nice spring shooting opportunities there in years past, but have never made it down there yet...

Thanks,

Stephen
Posted by Michael de León on June 5, 2009 at 7:39 AM
I have yet to get down there this year but was actually going to head there this morning. I'll let you know what I find out later today :cool:
Posted by Michael de León on June 5, 2009 at 2:40 PM
Ok so I went down there when it opened at 7:00AM and its starting to look pretty good! Unfortunately the overcast skies didn't clear until around 9:00AM. But here is what I observed:

A few wild iris, small patches of golden banner, patches of penstemon, areas of lupine starting to bloom(perhaps a week or so if not longer) and huge areas of tiny yellow flowers(perhaps mountain tansy mustard?)... The shot is just southwest of the Historic building and I'll try and get the rest of my images up on my website later today.
Posted by Stephen Trainor on June 5, 2009 at 7:42 PM
Looking very nice Michael - thanks for the timely report! Let us know when the rest of your photos are up - I look forward to seeing them.

So the question is: this weekend or next?
Posted by Michael de León on June 5, 2009 at 9:26 PM
Umm I would have to say... next weekend. But its hard to tell. I'll be heading there again for the sunrise opening on the 27th of June (it opens at 5:00am).