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Happy Sunday
Given that spring flowers are just around the corner, I revisited some of my photos from Folsom Lake, where the Lupine blooms every year. The cycle of bloom is unpredictable - from the best in a lifetime last year, to almost zero a few years ago. I have shared some of my favourite results in a previous thread:
The way the purple fields match the purple sky is very striking. Definitely my favourite.
I am reminded of summers I spent visiting my dad in Quebec and riding along a rail corridor turned bike path called "Le Petit Train du Nord" in a rocky, mountainous area called the Laurentians, and I rode through fields of lupine flowers, purple and pink and blue.
I also have dozens of relatives in Southern California that I haven't visited in over 20 years and I should soon. I probably should check out this lake too.
I always begin to get excited about Spring time this time of year and these images are only exacerbating this feeling. The Field of Purple and Rattlesnake Bar are my favorites in this series. Very beautiful work!
Rajan Parrikar wrote:
A fine set overall. Two images stand out. The first one is outstanding for its composition, super light, and vibrant colour. #3 is beautiful, too.
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Thanks Rajan. Would love to shoot the lupine in Iceland some day. Maybe we could meetup if it ever comes to fruition!
junglialoh wrote:
beautiful color fest - each lovely image
Thank you so much. Your comments are much appreciated.
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Gregg B. wrote:
Awesome!! We are there Derrick. Just let me know when....
Awesome Gregg. I'll keep you updated.
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doady wrote:
The way the purple fields match the purple sky is very striking. Definitely my favourite.
I am reminded of summers I spent visiting my dad in Quebec and riding along a rail corridor turned bike path called "Le Petit Train du Nord" in a rocky, mountainous area called the Laurentians, and I rode through fields of lupine flowers, purple and pink and blue.
I also have dozens of relatives in Southern California that I haven't visited in over 20 years and I should soon. I probably should check out this lake too.
Thanks for that. I love find out about potential wildflower locations so I've already google the Laurentians!
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J. Pow wrote:
Awesome, "Purple Sunrise" is over the top good!
Joel
Thanks Joel. Appreciate it.
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agvogel wrote:
Wow. Stunning
Thanks mate, much appreciated.
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Starfire8 wrote:
I always begin to get excited about Spring time this time of year and these images are only exacerbating this feeling. The Field of Purple and Rattlesnake Bar are my favorites in this series. Very beautiful work!
OK maybe it's just me but Lupine and Granite image looks like a 'stone person' to the right sitting in the light watching over this setting
These shots give a guy that loves the beauty in flowers goosebumps Such beautiful scenery, can't believe it exists but you have just enlightened me and I enjoyed each
Great set of photos. The 1st and 4th are my favorites and the 3rd is my least favorite. Something about the composition in the 3rd is not as strong as the rest of the set. Overall nice work!
Karl Witt wrote:
OK maybe it's just me but Lupine and Granite image looks like a 'stone person' to the right sitting in the light watching over this setting
These shots give a guy that loves the beauty in flowers goosebumps Such beautiful scenery, can't believe it exists but you have just enlightened me and I enjoyed each
Very nice
Karl
Thanks so much Karl. I must admit I didn't see that stone person. I kind of see it now that you mention it - you have a great imagination!
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Jred wrote:
I really like #3.
Thanks, appreciate the feedback
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Brad Williams wrote:
Great set of photos. The 1st and 4th are my favorites and the 3rd is my least favorite. Something about the composition in the 3rd is not as strong as the rest of the set. Overall nice work!
Thanks Brad for the feedback. I get what you are saying about no 3. It's a beautiful serene scene, but there is nowhere for the eye to rest. Needed a few more rocks or a nice prominent tree or something.
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lumenspixel wrote:
These colours... !
Cheers!
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kmunroe wrote:
lovely colours Derrick
Thanks Kenny for the look and positivity
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40Driggs wrote:
You did a fantastic job showcasing the beautiful flowers in each of these shots.
Thanks Daniel appreciate the kind words
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graytrekker wrote:
That's a lot of lupines!! So many flowers concentrated like that can often be "paralyzing" to try and photograph
Simply stunning. - well done!!
Doug
Thanks Doug. Absolutely, especially when the light is changing fast and you haven't scouted out a composition
Such beautiful scenery, can't believe it exists but you have just enlightened me and I enjoyed each 
