Tag Archives: bougainvillea

Palm Springs and Marilyn

So, we spent a few days in Palm Springs last week. . . . I’d been there before, but it had been ages, so I forgot about all the mountains with nothing on them. Nothing but rocks–so unusual. Not sure … Continue reading

Posted in photography | Tagged , , , , | 14 Comments

Leo Carillo Ranch, Part I

Ever heard of a film called The Gay Desperado? Didn’t think so. How about a fifties television show, The Cisco Kid? Someone by the name of Leo Carillo starred in both, and his ranch is about 25 miles north of … Continue reading

Posted in photography | Tagged , , , , , , | 14 Comments

California Colors

I’d almost, almost forgotten how beautiful the colors are in California. . . . Yes, the skies really are that blue here. The tree with the striking yellow blooms is a gold medallion (Cassia leptophylla). One of the lovely boutiques … Continue reading

Posted in photography | Tagged , , , | 18 Comments

Hawaiian Hues

Have I mentioned how beautiful the colors are in Hawaii? In addition to the luscious greens and the blue Pacific, you’ll see the following: a vibrant purple Hong Kong orchid tree blossom Hawaiian shirts in shades of pink and orange … Continue reading

Posted in photography | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 19 Comments

A Walk in Safari Park

I meant to add this photo on Monday and forgot. It’s a little bougainvillea blossom with the sun coming through. Reminds me of a Japanese lantern. On to San Diego Wild Animal Park, or rather San Diego Zoo Safari Park. … Continue reading

Posted in photography | Tagged , , , , | 14 Comments

California Brights

One of the things I love best about California is the bright color everywhere. The light is so beautiful it makes hues pop even more. Bougainvillea is a huge favorite of mine. Pretty much maintenance-free once it’s established. This was … Continue reading

Posted in photography | Tagged , , , , , , | 9 Comments

Bougainvillea

Taken with an iPhone, Florida 2011. {ms. pearl}

Posted in photography | Tagged , , , | 9 Comments

I ♥ my iPhone

Seriously, I love this little creation from Apple. Or the camera on it. I also love the free game app, “Word Warp.” You have just seconds to make as many words as possible from jumbled letters. A great way to … Continue reading

Posted in photography | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 10 Comments