Buckeye



in glorious, tubular bloom.

Closed Due to Rain



The Mariposa Lily.

The Sierra



in Japanese watercolor mode during the storm.

Butterfly



at rest.

The Summer Splendor



of gooseberries.

The Turkey



who comes to visit.

Canchalagua



Seeing small clusters of these as the grass browns out.

The Buckeye



begins to bloom.

Dudley's Clarkia



also known, alas, as Farewell-to-Spring.

Mountain Clematis



twines up the trees after the rain.

Rainbow



in the early evening after on and off showers all day.

The Blue Carpet of Lupine



adorns the side of the road.

Turkey



That comes to visit almost every day.

This Guy



decided to freeze by the side of the road.

Bush Beardtongue



just starting to bloom.

Ladd Creek



with a flowering water plant.

Poison Oak



Even that which causes the most pain has moments of beauty.

Frog



hiding in plain sight.

Hummingbirds



seem to like the pitcher sage around the house.

First of the Season



The morning glory beginning to bloom.

Ladybugs on Popcorn



Look like they're friends.

Ceanothus



in full splendor.

Fremontia With Bee



Building to full bloom.

Roadrunner



comes to visit. I love his eye shadow.

Rosy Fairy Lanterns



coming up everywhere.

Whitethorn Ceanothus



in the peak of bloom.

Buttercups



grow tall and sway.