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Before the bike ride, I took a walk around Fort Mason and had lunch. I miss California poppies. #sanfrancisco #wildflowers #macro #summerblooms #bloomscrolling #darktable

Two orange California poppies are backlit by the sun. Some of their leaves are also in focus, and some dry yellow grass is out of focus. The background is a partially cloudy blue sky.

Mission Basilica San Juan Capistrano #socal #church #architecture #summerblooms #darktable

A great orange dome of a cathedral is framed by trees and flowers in the foreground. The flowers are out of focus.

Same scene as the previous image but different focus. The big red flowers and two stalks of white sage with small white flowers are in focus while the church dome is out of focus.

Old San Juan Capistrano Mission building #socal #church #summerblooms #darktable
More of the Amtrak horror story: so the 10 pm train back to LA didn't show up, and the bus didn't show up either. Everyone else called Ubers and left by midnight. I was the last one at the station. I went to a hotel in Dana Point, because that would be cheaper than taking an Uber XL back to LA with my bike, and I didn't feel safe biking 80 miles back at night. Turns out that long after I fell asleep, that train finally came, at 3 am.

I left the hotel as early as possible and returned to San Juan Capistrano. I got to see the mission and more of the town, and took the 11 am train back to LA. There was a little delay due to the signal problem, but not that bad. So the trip worked and I got to see San Juan Capistrano much better.

Old mission building with many bells, behind a lush blooming garden

A brick arch with a cross on the top leads into a courtyard that has a fountain and some potted plants. The wall on the opposite side of the courtyard has many bells in it.

San Juan Capistrano Mission flowers #flowers #bloomscrolling #summerblooms #socal #darktable

3 yellow and red roses, backlit. Background: old mission building and two palm trees, out of focus.

Purple in Focus. #verbena #purpleflowers #yellowflowers #flowerphotography #gardenlife #naturelovers #macrophotography #floraldesign #summerblooms #beautifulnature #flowerpower #smartphonephotography #photography #colourpop

A close-up, high-contrast photograph of a tight cluster of small, bright purple Verbena flowers atop a dark stalk. The background is a soft, deep bokeh of bright, sunny yellow and darker green, likely Black-eyed Susans or Coneflowers, which provides a dramatic complementary contrast to the purple foreground subject. The lighting creates a vibrant, slightly moody atmosphere.

Kinsale in Full Bloom

Kinsale’s tidy towns group must work overtime and they do a fantastic job of keeping the town tidy and colourful. These flowers were in a small boat at the end of the quay and make the area look so pretty.

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#beddingPlants #coastalTown #communityGardens #Cork #CorkFlowers #CountyCork #flowerBed #Flowers #Ireland #IrishGardens #IrishHorticulture #Kinsale #KinsaleFlowers #KinsaleSeafront #Photo #Photography #summerBlooms #summerFlowers #TidyTowns #yellowFlowers

A colourful flower bed in Kinsale featuring bright yellow daisy-like flowers in sharp focus in the foreground, surrounded by pink petunias, red begonias, and other vibrant summer bedding plants, with blurred colourful beach huts and picnic tables visible in the background.

Droplets and Dreams. #purpleflowers #verbena #gardenlife #summerblooms #flowerphotography #macroflower #naturelover #floralbeauty #closeup #blossom #botanical #smartphonephotography #photography #gardeninspiration

A close-up, slightly moody photograph of a cluster of small, vibrant purple Verbena flowers, featuring a mix of tiny, flat blossoms and taller, tubular buds with delicate hairs on the stalks, capped with water droplets. The flowers are in sharp focus against a soft, dark-green and out-of-focus background. The overall tone is rich and slightly dramatic.

into the garden - summers end

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Summer flowers bursting in red, yellow and orange blossoms, backlit by brightness. Tucked into a lower corner, a gently abstract face, smiles with pleasure.

Summer memories. Aug 2025. #flowers #photography #summerblooms #bloomscrolling

Sunshine in Petals. #yellowflower #dahlia #gardenlife #floralbeauty #summerblooms #macrophotography #flowerpower #naturelover #brightcolours #blooming #closeupphotography #smartphonephotography #photography

A vivid, close-up photograph of a bright yellow dahlia in full bloom, dominating the foreground. Its petals radiate outward from a dark, reddish-brown centre. In the soft-focus background, a deep red flower and silvery-grey and green foliage are visible, creating a strong contrast with the primary yellow subject. The image is taken in bright sunlight, highlighting the flower's texture.

Flame Lily and Bee. #redhotpoker #kniphofia #flowerphotography #gardenlife #naturelovers #macrophotography #botany #summerblooms #flowerpower #bee #pollinators #floraldesign #gardeninspiration #smartphonephotography #photography

A close-up, vertical shot of a Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia) flower, showing its striking, tapered bloom transitioning from a deep reddish-orange at the top to a pale yellow and cream at the base. A small bee is visible on the side, near the yellow florets. The background is blurred, featuring two other Red Hot Poker flowers, lush green foliage, and a still pond under an overcast sky, creating a soft, moody atmosphere.

Summer's Final Kiss. #summerblooms #yellowflowers #naturephotography #closeupphotography #flowerlover #macro #beautifulflowers #natureisbeautiful #floralphotography #smartphonephotography #photography

A close-up, top-down shot of a vibrant yellow daisy flower in a field, basking in warm sunlight. The golden centre of the flower is in focus, with a single honey bee visible, foraging for pollen. The petals and the surrounding meadow are gently blurred, creating a soft and dreamy effect.

Splendid sight . . . red Arapaho Crape Myrtle blooms against a blue sky . . . even on a hot, muggy September day . . .

#arapaho #crapemyrtle #summerblooms #floweringtree

A quilt of summer succulent blooms . . . many lovely colors . . . varying kinds . . . different blooming stages . . . mingling together . . .

#succulents #summerblooms