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.
Strolling through and exploring my former hometown. Glanced down this path, and was struck, and drawn to the long shadowy lines, sun rays, and winding path. The beautiful cloud cover, skyline, highway bridge, Los Angeles port, and expansive beach all contributed to the joy I felt, while looking at these long lines in Long Beach.