Lupine



The warm, then wet, winter produces lupine not seen in years.

Clematis (Also Known as Virgin's Bower)



blooms and drapes itself over the bay tree.

Indian Pink



are late bloomers in the shade of the oaks.

A Sea of Madia



The palette is yellow at the ranch now.

A Blossom Cluster



of palest blue swaying in the breeze.

Spiny Pods



of the mountain cucumber.

Stalk Lupine



standing tall in the meadows.

Clouds and Snow



Snow on the high peaks peeks through the clouds.

Wisteria



blooms hang from the arbor.

Redbud Close Up



on a cloudy day.

Darkening Skies



and white oaks.

Pretty Face



lives up to its name.

Soap Plant



with beads of water on its gray green spear-like leaves.

Cream Cups



The white variation of the buttercup.

Seasonal Creek



sports luxuriant algae.

Valley Tassel



Clover stalks in the meadows.

Yellow Lupine



begins to bloom.

More Goldfields and Granite



and a spring storm providing extra gray.

Man and dog



face off with cattle near salt lick. Barking and running ensues.

A Still Green Gooseberry



sporting a once red, now dead flower.

Chains of White Star-Like Blossoms



among the tendrils and leaves of the mountain cucumber.

Smashed Egg



is part of the cycle of life.

Lupine



The annuals are plentiful this year.

Lacepods



add some translucent vertical interest to the wildflower meadow.

Redbud



blossoms turn to leaves.

Caterpillar Phacelia



a delicate lavender as the blossoms unfurl.

Tiny White Blossoms



of the elderberry.

Owl's Clover



pink on pink.

Meadow Full of Blue Dicks



swaying in the breeze.