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Archive 2022 · Massive Poppy Bloom in Merced River Canyon

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p.1 #1 · Massive Poppy Bloom in Merced River Canyon

One of my greatest joys in shooting landscapes was a spring in the Merced River Canyon, California, when the poppies went crazy all over the steep, rugged mountainsides. When I arrived it was a jaw-dropping scene unlike anything I had experienced before, and quite overwhelming visually! I hope to return again during another superbloom.

Zig-zag pattern of poppies on a hillside

The Merced River reflects a riot of poppy color contrasted with cool shade-lit rock

Steep canyon mountains lush with spring green and poppies

A natural boquet

Canyon oak against poppy-covered slope

Jun 13, 2022 at 11:04 AM

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p.1 #2 · Massive Poppy Bloom in Merced River Canyon

Outstanding set. The first image is fantastic.

Jun 13, 2022 at 11:27 AM

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p.1 #3 · Massive Poppy Bloom in Merced River Canyon

Well harmonized, but contrasty image set

Jun 13, 2022 at 11:44 AM

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p.1 #4 · Massive Poppy Bloom in Merced River Canyon

Wow, very cool! Nice set of photos!

Jun 13, 2022 at 12:30 PM

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p.1 #5 · Massive Poppy Bloom in Merced River Canyon

What a fantastic thing to experience! That first image messes with my head a little 🤯

Jun 13, 2022 at 04:31 PM

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p.1 #6 · Massive Poppy Bloom in Merced River Canyon

Rajan Parrikar wrote:
Outstanding set. The first image is fantastic.

Thank you Rajan

Jun 14, 2022 at 09:32 AM

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p.1 #7 · Massive Poppy Bloom in Merced River Canyon

Super, photographic opportunities is one of the few things I miss about CA! Nicely executed.

Jun 14, 2022 at 11:39 AM

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p.1 #8 · Massive Poppy Bloom in Merced River Canyon

junglialoh wrote:
Well harmonized, but contrasty image set

Thanks Jung

Jun 14, 2022 at 02:40 PM

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p.1 #9 · Massive Poppy Bloom in Merced River Canyon

like em all. love 3 & 4. kudos for finding and preparing so many interesting/compelling compositions of this explosion of color.

Jun 14, 2022 at 03:12 PM

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p.1 #10 · Massive Poppy Bloom in Merced River Canyon

Excellent quality capture of a spectacular natural occurrence.

Jun 14, 2022 at 04:22 PM

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p.1 #11 · Massive Poppy Bloom in Merced River Canyon

Nice set! I love the 3rd image.

Jun 14, 2022 at 05:30 PM

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p.1 #12 · Massive Poppy Bloom in Merced River Canyon

Brad Williams wrote:
Wow, very cool! Nice set of photos!

Thank you Brad!

Jun 15, 2022 at 10:05 AM

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p.1 #13 · Massive Poppy Bloom in Merced River Canyon

Nikki Jim wrote:
What a fantastic thing to experience! That first image messes with my head a little 🤯

I hear what you�re saying, the depth effect of the rocks and the poppies get kind of weird if you look too long

Jun 15, 2022 at 05:34 PM

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p.1 #14 · Massive Poppy Bloom in Merced River Canyon

Great colors on this set!

Jun 15, 2022 at 09:48 PM

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p.1 #15 · Massive Poppy Bloom in Merced River Canyon

The last big super bloom was stunning. This was a great spot. #4 is a great reminder that it's not just poppies.

Jun 15, 2022 at 10:10 PM

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p.1 #16 · Massive Poppy Bloom in Merced River Canyon

WOW, I enjoyed the view!...thanks for sharing these beautiful images.

Carol

Jun 16, 2022 at 06:40 AM

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p.1 #17 · Massive Poppy Bloom in Merced River Canyon

armd wrote:
Super, photographic opportunities is one of the few things I miss about CA! Nicely executed.

Thanks @armd. California sure does have some incredible landscape opportunities.

Jun 16, 2022 at 08:51 AM

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p.1 #18 · Massive Poppy Bloom in Merced River Canyon

Beautiful shots, thank you for sharing.

Jun 16, 2022 at 12:03 PM

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p.1 #19 · Massive Poppy Bloom in Merced River Canyon

ultimaterowdy wrote:
like em all. love 3 & 4. kudos for finding and preparing so many interesting/compelling compositions of this explosion of color.

Appreciate your positive words, @ultimaterowdy

Jun 16, 2022 at 01:44 PM

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p.1 #20 · Massive Poppy Bloom in Merced River Canyon

Burnard wrote:
Excellent quality capture of a spectacular natural occurrence.

Thank you @Burnard, I may have singed my retinas that trip :-)

Jun 16, 2022 at 01:49 PM

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