tripledigitken
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Borrego Springs wildflowers 2013
Every year with go out in search of wild flowers, around their peak bloom. We spent this last Monday morning looking mostly in north facing canyons
south of 78. Not a banner year due to the lack of rain. We ended up in Lizard Wash. This weekend should be a good time if you can make it.
coming out of Lizard Wash
the barrels were blooming
the Beaver Tails were close, but should be prime right now
these three stood out in the light
thanks for looking!
[Edited on 3-30-2013 by tripledigitken]
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BajaBlanca
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those white flowers are exquisite. thanks for sharing!
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Very nice....I'm doing some trail work on Saturday along PCT up at Mt. Laguna and then headed to S2 below for a night of camping...maybe Pinyon
Mountain or Carrizo Wash. Plan on doing a long run on Easter Sunday someplace out there...looking forward to the magic!
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Frank
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We are heading out in the morning. Great captures as always Ken.
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Bajaboy and Frank,
Thanks for the comments. Have a good time out there manana.
You have to think small and walk around for the best rewards. Before 10am is prime time too, IMO.
Ken
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Hey folks, what is the status of the area west of Vallecitos Stage Station that the park supposedly acquired a few years back? Have they opened that
up to motor vehicles? This is the area west of S-2, south of Mason Valley and east of the Laguna Mountains.
I was just on the ABDSP.org website (the official park website is pathetic) and it makes no mention of that area and the map they label their
"detailed" map of the park is from 2003 and doesnt even show the area as being part of the park.
Was there a snag in the park acquiring the land or something?
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Nice pics, we're heading out to Borrego next weekend, can't wait!
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Russ
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Awesome, as always! They almost look 3D. Is that what the new Sony does or are you doing that in Light Room.
Bahia Concepcion where life starts...given a chance!
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MAGNIFICENT. Thanks for posting.
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BigOly
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Great things we can see! Thanks again Ken.
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tripledigitken
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Thanks for the comments.
Russ,
The Sony was used with a 24mm Zeiss 1.8 on images #1 and #4. The close ups were with a macro Nikkor 105mm 2.8 on my D7000, that's what isolates the
subject from the background creating the "3D".
Ken
[Edited on 3-31-2013 by tripledigitken]
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You did great on what you saw and shared with us, Ken!
Udo
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Udo,
Thanks for the comments, and the tip about Poco Cielo rest. and hotel in La Mision.
Ken
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Nice ...... thanks for the visit, a nice time to get out 
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Bajaboy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Hook
Hey folks, what is the status of the area west of Vallecitos Stage Station that the park supposedly acquired a few years back? Have they opened that
up to motor vehicles? This is the area west of S-2, south of Mason Valley and east of the Laguna Mountains.
I was just on the ABDSP.org website (the official park website is pathetic) and it makes no mention of that area and the map they label their
"detailed" map of the park is from 2003 and doesnt even show the area as being part of the park.
Was there a snag in the park acquiring the land or something? |
That is all park land now. I ran out that way over President's Weekend. I ran about 6 miles out from S-2. Lots of new signs with a little history
of the area. Yesterday, I was up above that area doing trail work on the PCT. I ended up camping down in Motrero Wash. Here are a few pics:
zac
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that sheep is cool!
it's funny, i drive that way every week (and back) and never see anything cool. 
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| Quote: | Originally posted by woody with a view
that sheep is cool!
it's funny, i drive that way every week (and back) and never see anything cool. |
Woody, saw a few along Highway 8 a few weeks ago on my way to Mexicali....couldn't believe it.
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Thanks Ken for the wonderful photos. Bajaboy too!
Plant 4 looks like itīs a Brown-eyed (evening) primrose (Chylismia claviformis)
Plant 5 looks like itīs a young Chia (Salvia columbariae)
Cool!
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Hook
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Thanks, Bajaboy. So, no vehicular access in that area? Only foot and bike traffic?
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Bajaboy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Hook
Thanks, Bajaboy. So, no vehicular access in that area? Only foot and bike traffic? |
yes, from what someone told me, there is a lot of ancient ruins and artifacts out that way. I hope to get all the way to the base of the Lagunas.
Also there is evidence of a water line/pipe that I'd like to get to the source. Here are a few pics from Feb:
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