Although I am not saying goodbye to this 
To all my readers and followers, it has been a pleasure serving you. I do not know what the future holds on this site. My secret follower found me at my new blog.
Archive for May, 2010
matilija Poppy: Fried-Egg Flowers
May 15th, 10
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Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Ranunculales
Family: Papaveraceae
Genus: Romneya
This species commonly called as Tree poppies are native to Southern California and Mexico. The botanical name is Romneya coulteri.
This showy white flower has six petals that are usually crinkled with many yellow stamens and a single large pistil.
The Matilija blooms from May to July. It also appears to be of Chumash origin. The name relates to a Chief Matilija who lived in Ventura County. The name is used also for Matilija Canyon above the community of Ojai and Matilija Creek in the Los Padres National Forest.
This post is linked to:
hosted by
Luiz Santilli, Denise Gullickson, Laerte Pupo, Valkyrien
and
Macro Flowers Saturday hosted by MaiaT
Fun and Finding Beauty Friday: Wisteria Tree
May 13th, 10
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This post is linked to :
Claudia at Dipity Road hosts Friday Finding Beauty
and
Blogging for Fun
Hosted by Melissa of our Fun Friday group
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The Wisteria is more accurately referred to as a vine, but if trained will grow upright by climbing and will resemble a tree.
A few varieties will grow as a tree, but will still climb on anything within reach.
The Wisteria tree features hanging blossoms
They are fragrant, and appearing in great profusion.
Death Valley: Panamint Range
May 13th, 10
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This post is linked to Weekend Reflections
hosted by
James of Newtown Area Photo.
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This was taken somewhere along Hwy 190 in Death Valley. I think we were driving near the Panamint Range heading home to our hotel on our first day of our vacation in February this year.
Again, I have very much improved on my panoramic stitching.
Click the badge and it will bring you a lot of participants with reflection shots.
Almost Sunset
May 13th, 10
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Our Skywatch® Team:
Klaus | Sandy |Sylvia | Wren | Fishing Guy
Blue skies and orange hues
Shimmering on waters aglow
Fills my heart with delight
Frame it!