Driving up to San Juan Bautista on March 2nd it was a beautiful day with little wind. It was rather clear for the valley and I think I could just see the outline of the Sierra against the blue sky, but the camera couldn't define it.
The Sierra is in the distant haze.
And it became much hazier in the distance.
About half way on the drive, just before crossing Stockdale Highway there is flooded land on both sides of I-5. The land here is not under cultivation. Ducks and geese stop by for a rest, don't know what they have been doing the last four years when there has been no standing water here...or anywhere else in California!.
But this time of year, mostly what one sees is almond trees in bloom.
On both sides of the highway.
With the ground covered in fallen petals like the trees are standing in pinkish snow.
The orchards stretch into the distance - miles and miles of them.
Almond blossom (2013) - the pink cast comes from the center of the petals.
# # #
1 comment:
How pretty! I knew that almonds are an important crop, but had not seen the extensive orchards before.
Post a Comment