I went on a short day hike with a good friend and my camera. I love the exotic plants along this path. It felt like I was walking down a path in Africa.

Title: African garden path
Location: Carpinteria, California
Camera:NIKON D80
Lens: 24-70mm f/2.8

I love how the plants in this photo look like something from a Dr.Seuss book.

Title: Dr.Seuss
Location: Carpinteria, California
Camera:NIKON D80
Lens: 24-70mm f/2.8

At the end of the hike I found a small group of mexican tulip poppy’s. I love the bright yellow of this mexican tulip poppy it’s beautiful.

Title: Mexican tulip poppy
Location: Carpinteria, California
Camera:NIKON D80
Lens: 24-70mm f/2.8