Fiddleneck



with a little filaree thrown in.

Elderberry Blossoms Form



White flowers to follow.

Indian Pink



appearing in the same spot year after year.

Spider Lupine



against the granite.

Leaves Come Out on White Oaks



Spring!

Baby Blue Eyes



in the wetter areas.

It's A Burn Day



with snow covered mountains in the background.

Blue Dicks



Just starting to bloom.

Flowers Carpet the Meadow



Goldfields opening up everywhere!

Ceanothus



Buckbrush in full bloom as spring begins.

The Sunday Crossword Puzzle



Fun to solve as a team.

The Shiny Red Leaves Appear



Keep your distance, I've already had my first case this year.

California Saxifrage



Not the showiest of the California flowers, but great to see the red stems and white petals of the saxifrage currently on display in the meadow.

Rabbit Footprint

in the rapidly melting snow.

Fungi Grow Enormous



This one flourishing on a live oak.

Mountain Cucumber



This vine flowers as it grows.

Bright Colors of Moss



Red and green on granite as winter continues.

Waterfall



This is less than half a mile from my house, but in a rugged, rocky area so I had never seen it before. I heard the sound and decided to investigate. I hope to be swimming there in a few months.

Well, Almost a Rainbow



In the center there was a rainbow, but it disappeared while I was getting my camera. The light changed and now the image is only in my memory.

The Oaks in Winter



All in a row against a cloudy sunset.

Snow!



Soft powdery flakes outline the shaded branches. A few inches of snow fell last night and melted away today.

Buckbrush



just starting to bloom. The reddish buds are almost more spectacular than the white blossoms.

The Green and Grey Palette



continues to dominate the landscape with new growth and more rain.

Miner's Lettuce



A veritable salad growing near my well tank.