I’m twisting again! My last outing has to be this morning’s outing because I’ve already posted on the zoo–my real last outing. Gosh, this is getting confusing.
Anyway, it’s tulip time so I went off to Jensen Botanical Garden, in Fair Oaks, to photograph their small tulip patch. This park is close to my home, and a much easier ride than driving to Grass Valley to photograph the tulips at Ananda Village.





You never know what you’ll come across when you go to a public park–like these girls being photographed. I asked what the occasion was and was told they were just having fun.

Then I came across another group taking pictures. This time I didn’t ask what they were doing. I didn’t want to intrude because the picture taking looked formal. However, I was spotted with my camera aimed and ready, and I received a nice smile. I also stopped to photograph a mother and child. The mother saw what I was doing and gave me a smile of approval.


So that’s what I did this morning. What an amazing morning! Tulips and more!
Thanks Ann-Christine for this fun and easy challenge. Last week Egidio had us running wild. There were many ideas for WILD! I enjoyed them all. Next week, I’ll be leading the challenge, so remember to look for my post. Until then, stay safe and live in gratitude!
This was a fun and different outing. Thanks Anne.
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I’m glad you enjoyed it Brad. It was fun for me.
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Looks like a fun outing.
The last couple of shots of the child are so cute and irresistible, especially the second last photo of the man kneeling down to photograph the child sitting on a tree root(?). The addition of the 4 adults closer to us makes for a great composition.
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Thanks Vicki! I wish I knew what was happening with the people in black. Next time I won’t be so shy.
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These are lovely Anne, what a great outing you had and look at all you saw. The tulips look wonderful. They are a pain to grow here, so don’t tend to bother anymore.
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Thanks Leanne! Your garden is beautiful.
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Well you might as well link to my post, Anne! All that going on in the gardens! Great shots of the people. Looks like some sort of traditional celebration going on. And I love those tulips! I’m glad Fair Oaks has a tulip garden.
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Thanks Terri! It’s a small tulip garden, but they are pretty.
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Well, Anne, those tulips are amazingly beautiful. Excellent captures. I loved the people’s photos, too, especially that mother and child. The child’s look is priceless.
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Thanks Egidio!
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Tulips are always lovely. This time your people photos are so beautiful that I prefer them, the last one is my favorite, I returned to it several times.
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Thanks Ritva! Yes, the people were a pleasant surprise. Glad you liked them.
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I fully agree, Anne! Time permitting, this is a challenge you could write every day with a different result. I love this one xx
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Thanks Jo! I’m glad you liked it.
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This was fun. I’m glad you decided to sahre your outing with us.
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Thanks Margaret! I’m glad you had fun reading this post.
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The tulips are beautiful of course, but that last photo is an absolute gem 💟
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Thanks Sarah! I’m learning from you.
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Terrific post Anne – the tulips are lovely but your images of the groups are people are my favorite. I wonder what the unusual dress code was – do you know?
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Thanks Tina! No I don’t know. It was such a formal looking occasion and I didn’t want to interrupt, but I should have asked the mom. Too late!
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How amazing! To go for a morning walk and come across this photogenic group. Great they let you take photographs. Your tulips are very nice also.
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Thank you Joanne!
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Wonderful photos. That last one of mother and child is priceless. 😊
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Thank you Pepper!
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Beautiful colorful tulips, Anne! Love the last image especially.
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Thank you Amy!
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Pretty tulips – the candids are great – love the mom and baby
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Thanks Nora!
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Anne, beautiful tulips and people having fun! Great post!
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Thanks Beth!
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Wow! All dressed up to have fun! >grin< Love the tulips and the mom and baby best.
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Thanks John! The baby stole the show.
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It looks like everyone was having fun, Anne and that is fantastic. Love the tulips too, I only had 2 this year 😦
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Thanks Sofia! You never know what you’ll find during an outing!
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Tulips are always so bright and cheerful. And I love the mother and child image – wonderful
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Thanks Karina!
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Great photos, I don’t know why I’m so late seeing it. I love tulips, always, and mother and child is precious. I’ll be checking your site Noon EST Saturday (tomorrow)!!! Can’t wait.
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Thanks John! I don’t think you should take blame for seeing my post late. I think WordPress has a lot to do with it! Sometimes I don’t receive notification of the LAPC team members’ posts! Tomorrow is here and I better get ready to post!
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what a lovely outing you had, resulting in some great images!
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Thanks Sue! It was lovely.
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Beautiful images Anne and so lovely you encountered such friendly people too! ❤️ xxx
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Thanks Xenia!
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