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Les Fleurs

A little color

By Carl Fisher

June 6^th, 2015

U Berkely Botanical

This is one of those unexpected finds that you just happen upon. I was living in Berkeley for a few years before I ventured above Memorial Stadium on my bike looking for a little adventure and a bit more of a workout. It’s no wonder that not that many people go out of the way to get to the Botanical Gardens on a bike. That gradual ascent was a killer. I’ll definitely have to ramp up my regimen if I plan to be ready for the next Tour (de San Jose). Once I had recovered from the exertion, I couldn’t help but whip it out (Nikon D90) and start snapping.

Santa Cruzen

When I think of Santa Cruz, surf, sand, and deep fried twinkies come to mind; not botanicals. Well, surprise, surprise. Flowers be blossoming and the UCSC Arboretum. I actually went there capture some humming birds. Since they were just too fast for my butterfly net, I had to settle for more sedentary quarry. Flowers it was. It’s pretty had to take a crappy picture of a flower, but I can assure you that I succeeded spectacularly. Fortunately for you, I skimmed off the cream and served it up here.

Miscellany

I’m sure I’ll be taking more floral snaps in the future, but that’s it for now. I’ll leave you with just a few more. The middle one was taken just off Highway 1, north of Point Reyes area. I thought it turned out quite well. Little shack by the coast. The other two have fallen, but retain much of their beauty.