Today (Monday) is / was a holiday in British Columbia, so I was out photographing. I went up to Thynne Mountain. It had the most prolific wildflower bloom I've ever seen in a non-protected area in British Columbia. I was guessing I might see some uncommon plants near the peak, but the small flat meadows are also an area used by quads, so no such luck. Still, the upper reaches of the mountain were coloured blue, purple, yellow and white with lupines, penstemons, arnicas, and valerians. Noticeably absent were the reds of paintbrushes, which I've seen on other peaks in the Cascades range. I spent a bit of time trying to do colour medleys, but since I was photographing in the harsh light of the early afternoon, it was challenging (and not always successful).
I've featured Anemone occidentalis in a previous BPotD entry (and here as well), so trek on over to those entries for additional links.
good late aftenoon
this is a lovely little flower
blooming in the mountains and valleys
of the west -the links are helpful
the photos are so good
you all live in a beautiful part
of the world --- thank you
Hi Dan,
Just wanted to share with you that your BPotD pictures are not only beautiful & informative, but they also make me laught sometimes -- like this one! The first image that popped into my mind is that of a big ole sheep dog shaking its head wildly. Thank you for doing what you do and in today's case, for bringing a smile to my face!
This one made me laugh too - only it reminded me of one of the Beatles (hard to say which one LOL) in mid-groove.... thanks for the ongoing joy your pictures daily bring, Dan
This is a very interesting photograph. I so enjoy seeing plants there are not in my area. All the information is so good. I never will stop learning with all you interesting information and photos.
Thank you,
Margaret-Rae
Lovely, wind-swept hair style :)