Carrizo Plain Wildflowers
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2½ hrs from Los Angeles, NW of Bakersfield, is the Carrizo Plain National Monument; it is the only undisturbed remnant of the vast grasslands that carpeted the San Joaquin Valley before Agriculture and Oil took hold.
The super bloom was particularly intense this year after our record-setting rains. It is parsley visited, and there were times when we were the only two people visible. The central feature of the valley is Soda Lake, an alkaline body of water that, when it recedes, leaves the white mineral deposits in the last image. Solidity is deceiving, as there is an underlying layer of gelatinous mud that can trap the unwary Photographer (not me)
All images with Fuji XT-4 and a combination of Fujifilm 18-35, 10-24 AND tAMRON 18-300.
The super bloom was particularly intense this year after our record-setting rains. It is parsley visited, and there were times when we were the only two people visible. The central feature of the valley is Soda Lake, an alkaline body of water that, when it recedes, leaves the white mineral deposits in the last image. Solidity is deceiving, as there is an underlying layer of gelatinous mud that can trap the unwary Photographer (not me)
All images with Fuji XT-4 and a combination of Fujifilm 18-35, 10-24 AND tAMRON 18-300.
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rgrenaderphoto wrote:
2½ hrs from Los Angeles, NW of Bakersfield, is the... (show quote)
Nice pictures of a nice area. Too bad agriculture took it all over. Years ago, in the 16 miles (if I remember correctly) of absolutely straight highway, after coming over the Ridge Route and before you get to Bakersfield, there used to be VAST areas of bright golden poppies and beautiful blue lupines - stretching as far as one could see! Unfortunately, that went away a long time ago. In a good year it could be breathtaking!
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