
I have alway been fond of photographing these flowers. Their subtle gradations of color are simply lovely. One is reminded of pastels or impressionist painting.
Below are two links to some of my botanical watercolors.
This is one of my favorite blooms of spring (even though it is summer now – I know, I know). The purple wisterias are so delicate and beautiful in color, sometimes they look like fat caterpillars to me. Such a sign of renewal as they emerge from the the stark bare branches hugging a trellis.
Now a full green canopy of leaves provides for summer shade.

The dramatic beauty of the sea, the pure joy of watching koi just meandering about, a crane’s elegant walk, a splash of color in the form of a plant, the rich texture of bamboo, the stark limbs of California oaks, or the expanse of a wheat field. What a beautiful world.
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This is one of my favorite “decisive moments” photos – as Cartier Bresson liked to put it. I was focusing on the beautiful old trees, the symmetry and color of the traffic signs, and the funny white street markings, when she decided to walk across the street, making the image complete!