Have you ever felt like a dog that’s chasing his tail? I’m sure you have at one point or another. March felt like that for me. Between getting ready for my Georgia trip, going on it, and doing photography to help with the emotional stress I knew it was bringing, I forgot to post my trip to Capay Valley.
Our Camera Totin’ Tuesday group went there to shoot the blossoms of the almond trees. There are many orchards in the valley, and fortunately they are all on different time tables of blooming. We were too late for some and just in time for others.
Timing in landscape photography is critical, and so is knowledge of the area. What I’m realizing is that I’m not the most patient photographer! I also rely on other photographers’ knowledge rather than research it for myself. I guess that makes me lazy in addition to impatient! I’d like to climb out of that rut but there are other things grabbing my time. I keep reading that a good photographer should do the research on the area they are shooting, go during the right time of the day and have the patience to sit there for the shot. I’m lucky I have people I can rely on!
Back to Capay Valley. We had a fun day of driving, finding almond orchards, farms and more. We took off with an end in mind and wandered until we got there. Cell phones helped us keep the three cars together.
I did enjoy it, and I’m sorry that I didn’t post sooner on this beautiful area, but………..you know!
Anne, a great series. The landscape image is beautiful, particularly with those clouds.
Thank you Tim.
Beautiful Anne
Thank you Leanne. I appreciate it.
I love the blossom photos 😀
Thank you Greg. Mother nature gives us beauty to work with.
Wonderful photos! You certainly have the eye for capturing the details!
Thank you Donna. It’s funny, when I don’t have a camera, I’m not as observant!
Aw, the cherry blossoms….. I’m obssesed with them!!! Lovely photos, Anne!
Thanks Mercedes. I saw some blossoms on your blog!
I can’t resist it! Every year the fastination is the same! I have to take as many photos as I can before they’re gone, hehehe (and that always means some hundreds of them…. ). I think I’ll post a few more photos of flowers this year 🙂
Have a nice Easter weekend, Anne!!
You too.
All stunning and my favourite is the artistic rendition.
Thank you QP and Eye. I appreciate it.
The artistic rendition is my favourite
Thanks again!
Breathtaking!
Justine, thank you for visiting and following my blog. I visited your blog and enjoyed your images. Keep shooting!
Thank you! I definitely will! I enjoyed yours too!