Foothills
of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in Spring.
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Foothills
of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in Spring.
Museum
building at Indian Grinding Rock State Park.
Very
large rock with many acorn grinding holes. Nearby are many very large
Valley oak (Quercus lobata).
Detail
of some more old grinding rocks. The acorns are collected in the
Fall and ground to a flour for food.
Grass
is growing in these holes.
Ceremonial
Round house is partially underground.
Bark
houses look teepee shaped. Notice the large oak tree.
Spring
flowers.
Moss
covered trunk of a very large Valley Oak tree.
Part
of the shady and short nature trail.
Taylor's
photography assignment is 35mm black and white landscapes.
Smooth
bark of a common native evergreen plant, Manzanita.
Base
of a very large Madrone tree.
View
of a very large cedar.
The
end of the trail brings us next to some campsites and back to the round
house and large oaks.
It
is a very nice day.
A
sign about the park.
Daffodil
Hill is near the town of Volcano. Spring tree blossoms were covered
in bees.
Daffodil
Hill is opened to the public for free every spring. After the initial
shock at the crowds of people I try to get a few photographs.
I
thought it was going to be overcast, instead it is full sun. This
is not the best for photography and there is a light breeze.
There
are supposed to be over 300,000 daffodils here.
There
are some other flowers here, but mostly daffodils (Narcissus).
We
find shade and pose for a quick photo, many other people do the same.
It's hard to find a shot without other people in it.
Daffodil
Hill is a private 4 acre farm on a much larger ranch.
Some
more shaded blooms.
Pea
fowl wander and get lots of attention.
It
really is beautiful here.
Older
folks and small children seem to especially enjoy the area.
Here
is one of my favorite photos of the day.
The
sheer variety and number of blooms is impressive.