29. April 2012 by David.

We’ve all seen it, man made objects being reclaimed by mother nature.

This rusting hulk was providing the perfect spot for these plants to grow. A bit of soil, morning sun, and enough retained rain water for a comfy home. The lechin is doing okay as well.

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Dave

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28. April 2012 by David.

This is the brake wheel on an old rail car.

While the lines are a major factor in this photo, for me the addition of the colorful lichen is icing on the cake. In black and white it loses most of it’s impact.

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Dave

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25. April 2012 by Friedhelm.

I created this image with the help of my 180mm macro lens. I used the poppies as subject and background at the same time. In addition I used a lot of negative space to create a contrast to the orange colored poppies.

Enjoy and keep on photographing!

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24. April 2012 by Friedhelm.

If you would like to see nature at their best drive along hwy 140 between Mariposa and Yosemite National Park. The California Puppies are in full bloom and there is an abundance of wildflowers everywhere.

Enjoy and keep on photographing!

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22. April 2012 by David.

Here’s another poppy shot I like.

The contrast between the natural shapes and color of the Poppies contrasting against the blurred background of the man-made gears is what caught my eye.  The sun shining off the gears even seem to point you back to the poppies.

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Dave

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21. April 2012 by David.

The California Poppies are in full bloom right now.

When I took this photograph I purposely included the wheel at the bottom as a contrasting focal point. Otherwise I would have had a nice uninteresting photo of three poppies. To test my theory simply block off the lower portion of the photograph with your hand or a piece of paper and note the difference.

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Dave

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16. April 2012 by Friedhelm.

It was an overcast last Saturday when we went up to the Merced River to photograph along Hwy 140. I stopped at a bridge to photograph the Redbud which is currently blooming. I thought the bridge and the creek would give me a nice contrast to blossoms.

Enjoy and keep ob photographing!

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15. April 2012 by David.

Hite Cove on the South Merced River is at it’s best right now.

The day was overcast so the poppies were a little shy. They did however provide a great backdrop to the other wildflowers. If you can make the time I suggest you get on up there as soon as possible. The show is great but won’t last long.

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Dave

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14. April 2012 by David.

I like old things and shiny things.

Liking shiny things is an inside joke with my family. However here I have both, the shiny randomness of the shavings contrasted with the old rigid texture of the bolt. I also like the direction of the light, from the left. Accentuating the threads on the bolt and providing contrast within the shavings.

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Dave

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2. April 2012 by Friedhelm.

I was hiking with my son at along the rim of the Redwood Regional Park. The park is located in the San Francisco East Bay a few miles out side Moraga, CA.

Enjoy and have a great day!

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