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On an early evening walk down to the pond, I noticed these Blue Dicks blooming off the side of the road. There’s not much in bloom in this high-desert grassland right now – so any color catches my eye!! The lavender flowers contrast nicely… Continue Reading “Photo of the Day 4.10.20”
Between late February and early March, we were mooch-docking at my son Luke’s house in Menlo Park, CA. We took advantage of being near the California coast to do some exploring. During a conversation with a neighbor’s parents, the Point Lobos State Natural Reserve… Continue Reading “Point Lobos State Natural Reserve”
It was a cool, windy and cloudy day in the Arizona desert so I spent some time processing photographs. I have a backlog of pictures to edit since beginning our winter journey throughout the Southwest and California. And, today seemed like a perfect time… Continue Reading “Photo of the Day 3.26.20”
Since I’m so far behind on my blog posts, I decided to alter my plan and post some more recent adventures interspersed with the earlier travels this winter. I’m so excited about the area we are exploring right now that I cannot wait to… Continue Reading “The Apache Trail”
It’s always a thrill to take a stroll along Little Long Pond. It’s one of my favorite places on Mount Desert Island. There are always new things to discover along the paths, around the pond and on the carriage roads. Today, the daisies on… Continue Reading “Thursday Thrills: Little Long Pond, Seal Harbor”
I’ve been watching these Pink Lady’s Slippers for a couple of weeks anxiously waiting for the blooms to appear. This morning I hiked up to my favorite patch of orchids in anticipation of finally being rewarded with their delicate flowers. I was not disappointed! … Continue Reading “Thursday Thrills: Acadia”
The walk around Witch Hole Pond on the carriage road was full of surprises today. The bog-friendly Rhododendron canadense was in full bloom all around the loop and absolutely wins the prize for outstanding bloom of the day! We also saw many, many painted… Continue Reading “Photo Challenge: Acadia: May 28”
In search of Cypripedium acaule – Pink Lady’s Slipper! This evening, I returned to a patch of native orchids I had discovered last year and was excited to see that there are some emerging plants and they will soon be in bloom! Can’t wait for… Continue Reading “Photo Challenge: Acadia: May 27”
I promise this is the last Moosewood Maple photograph for at least a month! I have just really enjoyed watching this native tree wake up this spring and put forth it’s unique leaves and flowers. Due to the crowds that have descended upon Acadia… Continue Reading “Photo Challenge: Acadia: May 25”
Lynn Amber - Travel & Photography 