Today's Flowers
hosted by LUIZ SANTILLI JR
We were very slow at work today so I got off early and ran out to Descanso Gardens to see what I could find which was lots. One thing is this Channel Island Poppy (Dendromecon harfordii). It is a bush that generally grows from canyon walls and is similar to the Bush Poppy (Dendromecon rigida).
Click to see a bigger version (trust me you’re gonna like it!)
learn about channel Island and bush poppy visit the Calflora database
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I did love it! The bigger the better! Awesome photo for sure!
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This is stunning! Fantastic macro shot. What a beautiful, beautiful flower. Thank you very much for sharing it with Today’s Flowers.
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I love the poof up thing in the middle! And the color! Wow!
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Yep. you were right. I like it!
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I have never seen this wildflower before. It’s very pretty. Gorgeous photo!
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Amanda: That is a beautiful close-up, you did a great job.
BTW: No fish eye, I only use that when looking for fish. Just kidding.
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what a unique yellow flower.
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Oh – what a beautiful shot! Great closeup of that wonderful flower! I don’t believe I have ever seen one of those! Love the yellow color!
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A beautiful shot, love the shadows and bunny ears.
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I too like the angle and also the blurred background.
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Great composition and macro, Amanda! Yes the first flower is a camellia. Thanks for your visit and kind words!
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It’s beautiful! You’re going to make me take a trip tomorrow.
I rarely go to Descanso on the weekends. I try to go during the week when it won’t be so crowed. I didn’t go anywhere today but I did go to the Renaissance Fair on Saturday. 
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Gorgeous! I love the angle, the lighting and the shadows are clear and crisp – well done!!
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WOW! What is a beautiful macro shot! Thanks for stopping by!:)
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Thanks I was happy with it as well!
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Thank you…. this flower is indigenous to arid dry desert-like conditions like chaparral. It is even prettier in real life.
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I love Camellias but I have a hard time capturing them. Glad you stopped by.
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I saw the Ren Faire shots, lovely portraits! I don’t usually go weekends either and I was reminded why yesterday (Ugh!) but it was a on a whim trip.
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Thank you it is so nice to have you here!
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We have a lot of unusual wildflowers in Calif, they have great personalities. Thanks for the kind words!
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Thanks Lisa that stigma is pretty common with certain kinds of poppy’s. The color I did not help it at all it full sunlight and a very vibrant flower!
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Funny guy! I just thought I would ask, it was a cool shot!
Thanks for the visit and the wonderful compliment.
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Thanks, sometimes I just assume if I like to see the littlest details well then so must we all.
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Denise,
thank you for the kindest of compliments, I am so glad you visited me here!
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Thank you.
I got luck with the background this little bud was in a great position on the bush for my choice in DOF.
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Thanks, I think that center is what compels me to photograph this flower and its sister the bush poppy so much.
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Its pretty local to Southern Calif especially in the areas near the beach that are scrub areas like box canyons., Sherry TY for the compliment you’re a doll!
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Thanks Danielle glad you like it!
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