San Juan Bautista, pt.2

On August 26, 2009 By Fred KingIn buildings, cactus, California MissionsLeave a comment

Walkway The missions were nice places to get off the road, step back in time and just slow down.

Volunteer Park Conservatory, Pt.4

On April 15, 2009 By Fred KingIn blossoms, cactus, conservatory, droplet, Flowers, Leaf2 Comments

Two more examples of plants from the conservatory. Cactus pedal seems to be carefully cradling a large droplet of water ( not put there by me ). The blue background foliage on the other plant seems to somehow carry over to the yellow leaf of the above plant.

Conservatory Cactus

On April 4, 2009 By Fred KingIn cactus1 Comment

: Cactus

I’m probably one of the few people on the planet that has killed every cactus plant I have ever owned or nourished. Most plants do well under my care, but every cactus I have tried to grow and care for has ended up dried and withered within months.

: Cactus from above

: Cactus cluster

I guess that is why I enjoy viewing & shooting them. Just amazing symmetry!

Conservatory Plants

On March 26, 2009 By Fred KingIn blossoms, cactus, conservatoryLeave a comment

Some more images from the conservatory. I enjoy the colors, textures and symmetry of the palms and cactus. The brilliance of the colors looks almost unreal.