Sunday, July 27, 2014

Citrus Balloon Festival (Santa Paula 7-26-14)


Beautiful setting in the mountains of Santa Paula for the 6:30 am Air Balloons lift-off yesterday. Perfect weather, sunny, mild temps, good wind.




This,  my 1st view walking from the parking lot. A few balloons had already gone up. This one, a lovely yellow orb floating against the  blue sky and clouds was a beautiful morning sight.



Watching them float across the sky gives a peaceful feeling..like what the ballooners must be feeling,
drfting high above.



The low morning light streaming through the colorful balloons remind me of stained glass windows.


 
 
"The Glow" evening light of the balloons:
 
 

Saturday, July 12, 2014

Botanic garden June class "Pollinators"

 
 
It's always a different, lovely view in the meadow.
 
 
They set us loose with nets to catch a pollinator (bee) to examine in the magnifying cups.
Some of us would rather take pics.
 
 
 
Our very knowledgeable teacher on the left.


 
Some Bee varieties..we got to look at in high power microscope