Thursday, June 30, 2005
Backlit Agapanthus

Last week, when I was loading my Jeep for a show, I was fortunate enough to catch the sun at a great angle on our little front yard area. On a Saturday my Hound Dog and I would have still been quite unconscious at this time.

This is a variety of Lily native to South Africa. It grows like wild around here, and it's beautiful when they really get going.

Thursday, June 9, 2005
Poppy Buds

I used to take off a little early for work, just to go take pictures. This was one of the shots I got at La Cumbre Plaza, on upper state street. I actually got quite a few nice shots from those morning trips through there.

Wednesday, June 8, 2005
Lily Bud

This is another one of my "grow your own photo" series. This was actually in my living room. I grew the lilies from bulbs I got while on vacation.

Sunday, May 15, 2005
Cactus Garden

Lotusland is an amazing place. The result of one person's love of plants. Now it is open to the public (by reservation). There are gardens of all kinds, not just it's namesake flowers. Some, like this cactus garden, are new since the garden's benefactor, Ganna Walska, passed away. It has been a wonderful place for a photographer, rich with subjects you would never see in the wild.

• Lotusland
• Photo of the Day March, 31. "Lotusland, Cactus Blossoms"
• Photo of the Day February, 15. "Lotusland, Lantern"
• Photo of the Day February, 1. "Lotusland, Peaceful Spot"

Monday, March 21, 2005
First Blossom of Spring

I thought this was a fitting image for the beginning of spring. Of course, with the crazy weather we have had, it looks more like the middle of spring here. Most things are already in full bloom.

Monday, January 17, 2005
Prickly Pear Flower

There is a great cactus garden on Figueroa Street in Santa Barbara. I pass there often after eating at one of my favorite restaurants, Los Arroyos.

I took this photo when I introduced my parents to Los Arroyos for the first time. Ironically, they were in town to see my first Photography exhibition, a collection of flower close-ups.