Tag Archives: California

California Lilac

Posted on May 10, 2013 by pearlsandprose

The closest thing we have to real lilacs in California is Ceanothus. It doesn’t have the heavenly fragrance, but the color is quite beautiful, especially at sunset. . . . The plants in the background? Echium, another favorite. Great weekend, … Continue reading →

Posted in photography | Tagged California, Ceanothus, echium, sunset, wild lilac | 16 Comments

Hint of Summer

Posted on April 30, 2013 by pearlsandprose

I was leaving a nursery the other day, and liked the light on this hanging basket of petunias. The image made me think of summer, hence the title. Hope your week’s going well so far. . . . {carole}

Posted in photography | Tagged bokeh, California, hanging basket, light yellow flowers, petunias, pink flowers | 12 Comments

Joshua Tree, Part II

Posted on April 26, 2013 by pearlsandprose

Meanwhile, back at the park. . . . We were here after pretty heavy rains. The shoulders of the main road are composed of sand and a lot of them had washed away. It has to be a lot more … Continue reading →

Posted in photography | Tagged California, Josha Tree National Park, Joshua Trees, Mt. Gorgonio | 12 Comments

Joshua Tree, Part I

Posted on April 23, 2013 by pearlsandprose

During our stay in Palm Springs, we drove over to Joshua Tree National Park, a place I’d wanted to see for years. The park covers 790,636 acres, an area slightly larger than the state of Rhode Island. It also includes … Continue reading →

Posted in photography | Tagged boulders, California, Joshua Tree National Park, Yucca brevifolia | 12 Comments

Indian Hawthorn

Posted on April 9, 2013 by pearlsandprose

Apologies here. I meant to have my posts on Joshua Tree ready this week, but yesterday was my husband’s birthday and we’re getting ready for a trip. So, just a photo of Indian Hawthorn today. . . . I finally … Continue reading →

Posted in photography | Tagged bokeh, California, pink flowers, Rhaphiolepis indica, sunlight | 8 Comments

Palm Springs and Marilyn

Posted on April 4, 2013 by pearlsandprose

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 bougainvillea, California, Forever Marilyn, Palm Springs, restaurants | 16 Comments

Echium

Posted on April 2, 2013 by pearlsandprose

I’d almost forgotten one of my favorite California plants, Echium, or Pride of Madeira. They’re in bloom right now and the blue-violet color amazes me every time I see them. . . . Close-up: Did you find the bee? I … Continue reading →

Posted in photography | Tagged blueviolet flowers, bokeh, California, echium, Pride of Madeira | 20 Comments

Beach Walk

Posted on March 21, 2013 by pearlsandprose

“for whatever we lose (like a you or a me), it’s always our self we find in the sea.” ~e.e. cummings ******************************** I’ll be off next week, but back on April 2nd. Great weekend, everyone! {carole}

Posted in photography | Tagged beach, California, lone figure, waves | 11 Comments

Leo Carillo Ranch, Part II

Posted on March 19, 2013 by pearlsandprose

So, back at the ranch. . . . The Flying LC brand can be seen throughout the property. Part of the hacienda. The landscaping is really well done. . . . I believe these flowers are alstroemeria, but I’ve never … Continue reading →

Posted in photography | Tagged blue French doors, California, Leo Carillo Ranch, orange trees, white peacock | 13 Comments

Experimenting with Diptic

Posted on March 12, 2013 by pearlsandprose

I’ve had the Diptic app on my iPhone for a while now, but never used it. IPhone photos are so small, I didn’t see the benefit, especially for posting on Instagram. Then I realized I could use it to display … Continue reading →

Posted in photography | Tagged beach, blue door, California, cowboy hat, Diptic app, Giant bird of paradise, Instagram, padlock | 12 Comments