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Little did I know when I first set eyes on this wildflower that it would take over a decade to identify it. When I took the photo, I thought, "This will be easy. There are fewer flowers, especially blue or violet with four petals." Wrong! There are fewer, but it turns out there are 400,000 flowering species and "only" 230,000 have been described. I found this flower at the based of a trail on Mt. Diablo leading to Castle Rock Park.
Today, in one final gasp, I spent more than two hours going through my four books on wildflowers of the west (and Sierras and Central California), and came up with ... oh, what's that scientific term... ah, ZILCH! Nada, Nil. My life may be frustrating, but it's rarely dull.
I bit the bullet. I don't like to impose on a good acquaintance (less than a friend, but through an interest in nature, we have corresponded often), John Muir Laws by name. Jack holds the Nature Stewardship through Science, Education, and Art at the SF Academy of Sciences. More important, he's a naturalist, has written several books on wildlife of the Sierras etc., and teaches the art of painting wildlife. And so, as I do about once a year, I emailed him. Having explained that the closest I could come for this flower, was the Clarkia Elegance (see below) which is endemic to my mountain. His response: "I totally understand the confusion. It looks a lot like a Clarkia. Check out the purple version of Wild radish (Raphanus raphanistrum)."
And so Flickrites, this is the Wild Radish of the Mustard family!
Close up of a wild boar in winterly settings, haven't seen them for a long time now as there was a lot of hunting but i hope for the spring and lots of offspring...
Forstenrieder Park, Munich, Germany
Making noise up in a coconut tree.
Hermosa Beach, California
The wild parrots flying free in Southern California today are descendants of wild-caught parrots that were imported into the United States before importation was banned and somehow either escaped or were released intentionally. These birds were already well versed in their survival skills and able to establish themselves in areas where exotic plant life is plentiful.
Rumor has it that of firefighters responding to a call in a pet shop and rather than see the birds perish, the firefighters set them free. Though Urband Legends have circulated for more than 30 years, there are some that believe the wild parrots may have come here on their own through normal exploration. Others believe they are all escaped pets.
A little male kinglet with his crown exposed. The females have a solid yellow crown patch. Kinglets are hyper-active and a frustrating bird to photo. They can see your lens move to focus and fly before you can press the shutter release! Our beautiful world, pass it on.
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The endless sky, the wild ocean, a fresh breeze. Seagulls sing their songs of freedom - what a beautiful place to be.....
Many people think these dolls are bizarre, but I love them all the more so because they are different!
Had parent information night so had to do another night photo. Marble and Phillip did not mind because it gave them time to read their favorite book!
Just outside of the city of Tulsa is an area that has been set up for wild horses. Thousands of abandoned horses have been sent throughout the state of Oklahoma as a refuge for horses that don't have a home. The state has eight different locations of BLM land that has been set aside for these creatures to safely live out the rest of their lives. I think this is a pretty good program and I loved getting a chance to capture these majestic animals.
Explore #458, 5/21/08.
As I was walking into the sunset last evening, having run a trail with Jessie, these delicate little empty seed pods were lit up like thousands of tiny paper lanterns. By the time I put Jessie up and returned with my camera, though, the sun had already set and they didn't appear to have the same glow. Now that I think about it, that was actually a better time to be shooting, because the bright colors would probably have been blown out in full sun. I'm really pleased with the way they turned out.
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Straight from our garden, Wild Strawberries...
They are sweet and full of flavour, but very tiny!
Woodland Strawberry fruit is apparently still grown on a small scale commercially for the use of gourmets.
Hey we got so many maybe I should try and sell them, hihi? Lol.
The 3 different stages of a plant.
WILD STRAWBERRIES... also an iconic Ingmar Bergman Movie.
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Wild eyes watching in he green
Looking at all that can be seen
Among the trees and the leaves
That blow gently in the breeze
As hot rays they fill the skies
Over the watching, wild green eyes
Wild Goose Island Viewpoint is a place of unparalleled beauty in Glacier National Park. Situated in the heart of the park, this viewpoint offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the surrounding landscape.
The true beauty of Wild Goose Island Viewpoint lies in the centerpiece of the scene - Wild Goose Island itself. This small, rocky island sits in the middle of St. Mary Lake, surrounded by crystal-clear turquoise waters. The island is adorned with vibrant green vegetation and colorful wildflowers, creating a striking contrast against the deep blue of the lake.
Visited in the early morning, as the sun began to rise, the sky transformed into a canvas of warm hues, shades of orange, pink, and purple paint the horizon, reflecting off the calm waters of the lake. The mountains are bathed in a golden light, casting long shadows and adding depth to the already breathtaking landscape.
Bare branches, fall and rise
Bare beauty before all eyes
Coldness on the air does ride
Across the wildness of the countryside
As bare branches, fall and rise
Revealing bare beauty to all eyes
Wild rose along my walk. I think it is Rosa canina (Koiranruusu), but I am not sure.
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