Backyard's Blossom
In some parts of the country, where the flowers may have been maybe frozen to hibernation, here in San Diego, the bloom is year round :). Since we live in a region with mild weather, there are always flowers around. Here are some more flowers from our yard which blooms almost year round.
Fuschia ( my favorite at home )
Euphorbia Milli
Oleander ( this have flower 360 days of the year )
This weekend, I was planning to take some sunset pictures by the lake surrounded with layers of hills. However, we started hiking early enough :( that we were done before sunset, therefore, we were not on the side of the lake that will have both water and hills at sunset. But thankfully, despite having no sunset reflection on water, I was still happy with my sunset picture for today.
Sunset from Lake Poway
Where is the lake? Here is Lake Poway, also taken at sunset, but this one looks East. I planned to be at the East side of the lake at sunset so I could take picture of the lake with hills at sunset, but then, we finished the hike earlier than planned. Last time, we were here, we were still hidden in the canyon and missed the sunset when we reached the top of the hill :( .
Lake Poway
Because I took this picture at sunset, the color of the water reflects some colors from the reflected hills. Just imagine me standing in between this lake and the sunset picture above. Looking West was the sunset pictures above, and looking East is the lake.
Lake Poway
Picnic Area At Lake Poway
Alone But Not Lonely
Anyway, let me deviate from "Flowers at Fall" post. During our hike today, we saw a lot of birds, it is an excitement for me...the first one that surprised me is this bird which was my first time to see at the lake.
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This is not very clear since this bird is far from me and I did not bring my zoom lens :(
Then, saw a hawk with his taunting eyes ( again, sorry for low quality since I did not bring my zooming lens).
And of course, what else but egrets and waterfowls? They are a common sight at the lake though. I can't wait for spring to see white pelicans here again.
Have a happy weekend everyone.
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visiting your site is always a feast to the eyes. you gratify everyone's hunger for nature's exquisite beauty for you always capture it in perfect angles. we may not see you so often but our hearts grow fonder in your absence. :)
ReplyDeletehello Beth! thank you for showing me paradise on earth!
ReplyDeleteHi Bets, thanks for the picturesque sunset and all the beautiful flowers, it gives more joy and inspiration to enjoy what is around us.
ReplyDeleteI went for a hike too, all morning, but it was at Descanso Gardens, for the chrysanthemum and Ikebana exhibits.
Your one post does it all.
I have gone through a complete year of blogging with Ratty, and have read the four-seasons posts.
ReplyDeleteYes, I am eager to see yours as well, which talk with beautiful pictures.
I like seeing the colorful flowers right now. The ones I see are all gone now. I learned to like them, and now I miss them like a long lost friend.
ReplyDeleteGreat set of flowers and fall photos. I just the DOF in the fuchsia shot, you defiantly nailed that one and the colour is amazing too
ReplyDeleteThe images of the flowers from your garden are beautiful; the one of the fuschia is my favorite. What a lovely hike you went on at Lake Poway. I enjoyed your sunset and birds, and all of your pictures.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful as always, betchai! You feed my hunger to see things in bloom and their fantastic beauties.
ReplyDeleteMy rose bushes bloom all year here in Florida. The others pretty much hibernate for the winter. I love the pics.
ReplyDeleteIf I hadn't chosen to live in the San Francisco area, I would be in San Diego. I love it there. Your photos are always spectacular and today's, of course, are no exception, with something for everyone. I've always loved fuschias. We have a lot of them around here. They seem to do well, even in foggier climes.
ReplyDeleteThe bird photos are great.
lovely pic of the flowers and birds..
ReplyDeleteIt's good to have flowers bloom all year round! Nice photos as usual! : )
ReplyDeleteA great set of photos here betchai. Your no name flowers are euphorbia milii and the pink ones are the oleanders. I like your sun shots too.
ReplyDeletethanks again for sharing such wonderful place on earth capture by your lens. really amazing.
ReplyDeletea pleasure to look at these pics esp the Lake Poway series i think is the name
ReplyDeleteOh I didn't know San Diego had mild weather all year round. San Francisco doesn't get snow but we definitely get the cold weather in the season. The sunset pictures look so lovely filled with serenity. I love flowers so the ones you took were very enjoyable to look at.
ReplyDeleteOh my! I am always amazed at how beautiful and stunning your pictures are!! I can't choose that I can say my favorite because all of them are gorgeous and perfect before my eyes!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing Betchai... Btw, thank you for asking about my pregnancy... I am doing fine inspite of all the discomfort I feel in the last weeks before my due date. I am hanging in there...I know it's all worth it once I have baby Dylan in my arms.
Hope you have a great week ahead! Take care.
Debbie :)
what a visual feast! you take nice photos...
ReplyDeleteOh betchai, as always your photos take me to new heights within nature.
ReplyDeleteThe Fuschia is so striking and vibrant. I love taking these journeys on your blog.
Awesome. There are so many varieties of photos here. :) The one I love the most is the last one.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots! I love the way how Fuschia faces downward like a shy lady. And I always like shots of sunset.
ReplyDeleteAs for the waterfowl, my favorite shot would have to be the last one; their colors are stunning.
Bethchai thank you for your greetings girlash! ;)
ReplyDeletethey are right Beth it's fuchsia, i learned that from mutti ;)
i find joy and happiness everytime i will come here in your site Kimchai.. thanks for sharing them to us...
i'll miss you girlash... and thanks again for your greetings :)
Good for you,you were able to post for Fun Friday.Better than never.I love all your flowers especially the Fuschia.I haven't seen them here in the Philippines.I also haven't seen an egret yet in my whole life. You surely have been to wonderful places and seen a lot of awesome creations of God.I can only envy you hehehe.
ReplyDeletelovely pictures betchai, hey is there no autumn in CA?
ReplyDeleteI love flower season. And those ducks looked really pretty.
ReplyDeleteYour pictures are indeed very lovely. I can see that you truly appreciate the simple joys of life.
ReplyDeleteYour flowers are gorgeous. Outsanding!
ReplyDeleteI did not know what oleander blossoms look like. We don't have it here. It's poisonous right? And that is a great picture of the hawk... no apologizing!
ReplyDeleteIt's always refreshing to see all your photos, so much in it just simply stunning. that lake shot is very nice with the sunset's reflection and I love that 2nd flower. Also I noticed your sunset there is very very lovely to look at.
ReplyDeleteit gives more joy and inspiration to enjoy what is around us.
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