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n a warm Thursday April afternoon - I was on my way to visit a dear friend in Middletown, California.
At the last minute, I decided to take a little used back-
road that wends its way up through the Pope Valley. Soon, I was traveling up out of the Napa Valley - through the college town of Angwin and turning north onto Pope Valley Road.
Again, I was made aware of why it's always best to listen to ones instincts - for suddenly I was surrounded by an explosion of wildflowers. Carpets of color and perfume stretching in every direction. Floral heaven! Magnificent!Two days later - I returned to this lush scene - that I mightgive my cameras a proper workout. And here are a few of the images of that afternoon's photo safari.
A much wetter than normal winter and now some warm temperatures - have combined - full bloom - to bring about one of the most memorable springtimes in years.
My friend - Shelley Burton - who knows no boundries in her enthusiasm for wildflowers, accompanied me on this Saturday redux. I didn't tell her where we were going or why - and it was delightful to see the smile etched on her face that entire afternoon.ENJOY...
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And this - My personal favorite:
"Symphony in Blue & Gold"
Photo Credits - (from top to bottom / left to right)
Title Photo: "Field of Yellows" just south of Guenoc Winery
"Poppy Poppin' Pollen" / "Indian Paint Brush"
"Carpet of Lupine"
"Yellow Buttons" * / "Poppy & Fine Grass"
"Lupine Along Putah Creek" (at the enterance to Guenoc Winery)
"Lupine Song"
"Bouquet en Bouquet"
yes, a domestic - with a domestic - a tribute to the Wine Country in bloom
"Mystery Flower" *
* - if you know what this flower is - please e-mail me and remove the 'mystery' -
thanks
copyright 2005 and 2007 - Stephen Phillips Phiotography
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