Friday, March 1, 2013

Flower Child

One must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower.
Hans Christian Andersen
Lavishing in the beauty - top of Mt. Burdell
Checkerboard up close - Dwarf Oak Trail
Hiking with my Niece Carlene
Common Star Lily - San Carlos fire road
Mule's Ear - Old Quarry Trail
Flower Unknown - Old Quarry Trail
Hiking down the steep Quarry Trail
Unknown Flower
Hound's Tongue - Love this one - Dward Oak Trail 
Douglas Iris - Dwarf Oak Trail
Milkmaids - Dwarf Oak Trail
Shooting Star - Dwarf Oak Trail
Suncups - Dwarf Oak Trail
Unknown - Dwarf Oak Trail
Unknown - so beautiful - Old Quarry Trail


The photos posted in this blog were all taken on Mt. Burdell on three separate occasions. Viewing wildflowers along the trail while running or hiking has always brought me joy. But thanks to this project I got to really "see" a wildflower for the first time. Each discovery was a major triumph. Taking the time to get down close and examine the true beauty of each specimen was euphoric. This was my first attempt at identifying wildflowers and I still have a few mysteries to solve. I hope you take the time to go out and examine these delicate beauties yourself. They'll be with us for only a short time. 

 







1 comment:

  1. I REALLY like your coordinated outfits! Go Barbie GO! (I mean Sierra)

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