Waves rushing to the shore
ripples like a ukelele
the senses
taste, touch, smell, sight and sound
uplifting, serene
I found peace
Goleta Beach, Santa Barbara County
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The Waves at Sund☼wn
Feb 7th, 12
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Magnolias in Bloom
Feb 5th, 12
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Though I love to hike and take landscape photos in the desert, I want to add color to my world (wildflowers are not in bloom yet). I went to the Los Angeles Arboretum yesterday while everyone else was watching the Super Bowl. I came home in time for the half-time show.
Spring started early at The Arboretum. One section has lots of pink and while magnolias, of different varieties too. Some petals fell on the ground, some buds still sprouting.
It was a warm high 70′s weather, its great to be outdoors!
The magnolia tree was named after a French botanist from the 1600s named Pierre Magnol, and is a tree that has 90 different species in the U.S. alone. This flower has been associated with beauty and perseverance, as well as dignity and nobility.
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The Car and the Tree
Feb 3rd, 12
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At the parking lot
Solstice Canyon
Malibu, CA
Cholla Garden
Feb 2nd, 12
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Welcome February! We have a sunny forecast this weekend in the mid 70′s. Spring is almost here, and the wildflowers are slowly starting to bloom in some areas.
Just in time to catch the last light of the sun.
The desert, too will be filled with cacti blooms. Cholla cactus is the general name for a group of cactus with elongate, cylindrical, branching stems.
Cholla Garden
Joshua Tree National Park
29 Palms, California
January 28, 2012
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Monarch
Feb 1st, 12
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Monarch butterflies migrate to the Coronado Preserve during the winter, which is typically from November through February. The peak is between December and January. It is also hard to predict when they are active (in warm and sunny) because of the different ecological factors.
The preserve is a huge open space, kids and adults alike enjoy. Even a brief biology class on the life of a monarch can be read at the entrance.
It is open daily, no reservations required, and free admission. They rely on donations.
When we left Los Angeles the day we visited, it was foggy and when we reach Goleta, the monarchs were clustered, wings flapped, high up in the eucalyptus tree.
The docent brought her own monarch and was eager to share. The photo below is Mary, my office mate’s daughter who wanted to experience this! How cute! (With permission from the Momma)
Coronado Butterfly Preserve
Goleta, CA
January 07, 2012
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