Wild plums bloom toward the end of January around Albany and Berkeley. Saturday we went on our annual pilgrimage to my favorite spot in Tilden Park to see them. I have photographed the cluster of trees at Brookside trail head, picture 2, for many years. This year I had to crop it because there were too many parked cars near it to give it any impact. Some years I shiver in the rain alone but it was 73 this year which brought everyone with a car out for a stroll in the park.
I included the palm tree photo and the bear fountain because they are take from Marine Ave a very steep hill that I can only photograph if I am a passenger. The bear fountain is over 100 years old I think the B&W captures its age.
Finally, a quick stop at Good Will provided us with interesting reflections and some confusion about the time of year and is good for a giggle.
I hope you enjoyed the trip around town. For those freezing in another arctic storm I am sending you Sun Shine and Warmth! Which photo does that the best for you?
Lens and Pens 4th Monday Travel
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http://angelinem.wordpress.com/2014/01/27/phoneography-challenge-architecture-at-night/
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You’ve done such a nice job of inviting me into the trail. Your perspective makes me want to climb the step and see what there is ahead. Happy Phoneography Monday.
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As soon as I get my new hip I will be hoppin’ up those steps!
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I, too, like the trail photo, which beckons me on to who knows where.
janet
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We’ll have a nice outing to those steps, I think there is a blackberry patch near-by, too.
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That first photo is great, love the light and depth.
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Thanks Angeline, you can join us there, too. What a party we’ll have 😉
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Wow, plum blossom! Our snowdrops have just begun to appear, but as yet everything is very monochrome.
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I liked your capture of the street with the palm. The treatment is perfect for it. And I agree that your first image is very inviting…
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So glad someone likes my palm I had a good time finding just the right treatment for it. Both make you wonder what’s just around the bend 🙂
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