I was so happy to capture this guy doused in pollen, and carrying a large load, working on some California Poppies! There was a whole swarm of bees at work here, and I fired away at full auto, determined to capture something interesting. I couldn't have been happier! I didn't realize until after the fact in reviewing the photos that he was complete covered in pollen. I also highlighted the subtle variance in hues that you see in the Poppy. The grey in the background is from the surrounding rocks.
Taken at Lake Riverside in Aguanga, CA at sunrise. A lone patch of lake grass amidst the peaceful serene ripples of the lake. Personally I love the range of blues & purples in the shot, complimented by the orange sunrise, and the silky feel of the water.
This was an intriguing shot to me, as this was the only flower to be seen tucked away in the middle of a starving bush in the hot summer on a hike up Cahuilla Mountain. It seemed out of place. In the background you can see the twigs of the bush criss-crossing, and I framed the image to include the green folliage & the baby bud about to join this lonely guy.