In the Wild ... for Andrea by auntietk
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Description
There is a certain type of rhododendron that grows wild along the Pacific coast from Northern California to the Olympic Peninsula in Washington, and we happened to be in that area when they were in full bloom. What a treat to see these gorgeous rhodys in their natural habitat! This one was in the redwood forest south of Klamath, California.
Just imagine this, Andrea: A soft, wide, dry path approaches a quiet stream, and it's easy to see the stony bottom through the clear, shallow water. A solid redwood plank bridge crosses the water, and that lovely path continues on before you through the trees. Stepping onto the bridge, a wild rhododendron grows from the stream bank on your left. It hangs out over the water and catches filtered sunlight through redwood branches. You are surrounded by the tallest trees you could ever imagine, and nary a mountain in sight.
Happy Birthday, Andrea!
Comments (22)
Faemike55
This is very beautiful, Tara. a wonderful gift for Andrea.
Happy Birthday, Andrea
rudiruth
beautiful!!!
X-PaX
Beautiful capture Tara. I like the lighting very much.
Happy Birthday, Andrea
durleybeachbum
Hehe!, No mountains! Hooray!
This is so very beautiful and your exquisite writing makes it even more so.You have outrageous multi talents, Tara! Thankyou for your wishes.
Meisiekind
Stunning how you caught the light at just the right time. Lovely shot Hun and happy birthday to Andrea!
pimanjc
Nice exposure.
photosynthesis
Beautiful light, Tara & a happy birthday to Andrea...
helanker
So stunning this is, Tara. And your words made me see it all. I needed but your flower and your words and I was there with you :) Perfect dedi for our friend :)
Wolfenshire
This is a wonderful work of art.
radioham
Nice capture Canon do make great lens
npauling
What a great find amongst the very tall trees. A beautiful capture for Andrea. 😀
giulband
Delicious image and very fine the light captured !!
wysiwig
What a wonderful find! I love the deep red petals against the pink. A lovely birthday gift.
Freethinker56
First-class capture love it nice dedi :bouquet2:
anaber
Wonderful, Tara! I read you and i can see...and then..I SEE! A great photo and the light is fabulous! And i love how you captured this lonely flower...BEAUTIFUL and a wonderful present :) I saw how she loved this. For Andrea, the best in the year ahead of course:)!
RodS
A very lovely photo and dedication, Tara! Such a calming and cool effect you've captured.
beachzz
Oh yes, the rhodies were spectacular this year. I have a big pink one that's taller then my house. Gorgeous, but oh my, SOOOO messy!! Worth every sticky petal, though.
And this foto, oh my, so very familiar. I've walked those redwood forests so many times, and it's a thrill to come upon one of these sweet rhodies. What a beautiful gift for Andrea!!!
SunriseGirl
Beautiful photo accompanied by beautiful words that carry you into the scene. Wonderful gift.
rockstrider
Very nice composition and capture Tara!
kgb224
Amazing capture and dedication Tara. Happy birthday Andrea. God bless.
junge1
Beautifully captured Tara. I love the way light catches them just so!
anahata.c
So andrea doesn't like mountains---surprise, lol---she doesn't like high rises either. But she sure loved this piece, and your description. A beautiful highlighted flower, glowing in sparse light, and surrounded by all kinds of colored shade. And it's to one side, allowing the background to fill the frame. With a balancing stalk of leaves on the right, balancing the blooms on the left. And beautiful greens and peach-oranges in the background. And lots of space on top---no sky here, but the background provides it. A beautiful shot, and your description makes us want to be there. Mouthwatering.