It’s amazing what you can find when you simply keep an eye out, like these flowers for example. One would think they belong on a different planet, but they are very much on Earth.
Title: Arbutus marina flower
Location: Carpinteria, California
Camera: NIKON D80
Lens: 24-70mm f/2.8
I love the color purple and this flower stood out among the rest, and as you can see, it is VERY vibrant against the background.
Title: Purple pink Fuchsia flower
Location: Carpinteria, California
Camera: NIKON D80
Lens: 24-70mm f/2.8
Right before a flower blooms, it seems suspended in motion but they often stay this way for days!
Title: Gazania flower about to bloom
Location: Carpinteria, California
Camera: NIKON D80
Lens: 24-70mm f/2.8
Yellow and purple are beautiful colors that go together, and they often appear in nature just like this plant.
Title: Orange and purple Pansy
Location: Carpinteria, California
Camera: NIKON D80
Lens: 24-70mm f/2