“Essentially what photography is is life lit up.”
~Sam Abell
Super Bloom, Carrizo Plain
Golden
Barn, Carrizo
Hillside Daisy
Wildflowers Forever
“Taking pictures is savoring life intensely every hundredth of a second.” ~ Mark Riboud
Tidytip
Vibrant
Carrizo Plain and Hills
Purple Owl’s Clover
“Spring work is going on with joyful enthusiasm.” ~ John Muir
Phacelia and Fiddlenecks
Soda Lake and Wildflowers
White and Goldfield
Tidytips and Goldfields
Complements
Jane Lurie Photography 
your photos have triggered my hayfever! 😛
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It’s just crazy, how many flowers there are when you look up into those hills. I’m glad you posted this because I’ve never seen this kind of display. In the first (and third) photo, the orange way up in the mountains – are those flowers, too? Cal poppies so high up? Or something else. Love the “savoring every hundredth of a second” quote. And the Sam Abel one – did I tell you that one or two bloggers I used to follow spoke very enthusiastically about taking his workshop? Have you ever considered that? He’s supposed to be an excellent, inspiring teacher.
Tidy tips – love that name, that flower, and that photo. 🙂 In ‘Vibrant’ it’s interesting that the hillsides facing different directions have different flowers – probably because of the light. I think ‘Carrizo Plain and Hills’ is my favorite image here (along with that sweet Tidy tips). There’s a comforting, natural flow to the sky, hills, bushes, and wildflowers, all fitting together in that photo. And I really like the way ‘White and Goldfield’ becomes an abstract image of layered colors and textures.
What a treat, Jane, thanks again. 🙂
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Hi Lynn, Love reading your response. We were astonished by the display! I’m pleased you could pick up the super bloom vibe from my photos…it’s rather overwhelming to capture. You know the feeling, I’m sure. I love Abell’s work and those in his generation of Nat Geo photogs. For now, just borrowing his quotes. 🙂 Happy you enjoyed these blooms, thanks so much! 🌼🤗
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When I saw this post pop up, my immediate thought was, “Jane and the super bloom… this is going to be good!” 🙂 You did not disappoint, and incredible series of an event that is so rare. The opening photo is a great capture of the magic of this rare event and the beauty at Carrizo Plain.
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Hi Randall, How nice to read, thank you! It was such a thrill to see and I’m glad you felt I captured it well. There’s a bit of a frantic feeling at first- it’s overwhelming- but then after settling in, the images come. Pleased you enjoyed them. I hope all is well with you. 🌼😊
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I can almost imagine what it must have been like to be there in the midst of all this luscious beauty. Thank you, as always, for sharing these amazing images! 🥰
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Thank you, Gunta. It was a thrill, a bit overwhelming at first and I always have to remind myself to stop and smell the flowers and just look and enjoy. So glad you enjoyed these! 🌼🌼🌼
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Impossible not to feel a bit of awe…maybe even a bunch, looking at brilliant fields of yellow through your eye!
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It is an awesome experience, Freddie. I had such fun photographing it and I’m happy that comes through. Thanks so much! 💛🌼
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Beautiful photos!
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Thank you, Kailash. Happy you enjoyed! 🌼🙂
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Incredibly beautiful pictures. Thank you for sharing the super bloom with us.
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Thanks very much, Kewtie. Pleased you enjoyed these spring wonders. 🌼🌼🌼
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Golden indeed. Excellent as usual, Jane. Hope all is well with you.
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Thanks, Brian. All is well, thank you, especially with this spectacular spring. 🌼🙂
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Enjoy Spring. I hear in the North they’re still sort of waiting for it. 💐
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Wow!!!
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Thanks so much, Diana! 🌼😄
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Amazing scenes, Jane – like a rainbow fell to the ground! Wonderfully photographed, too. Well done!
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Thank you, Dries. It’s been a fabulous springtime in California. 🌼🙂
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Wow absolutely sensational Jane. Would love to see something so beautiful
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Thanks, Nicole. This spring was a gift after such a crazy CA winter. Happy you enjoyed- such fun to photograph! 🌼💛
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What fabulous sights you have captured here! The gold carpeting the ground is just magical 💛
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Thanks, Sarah. It’s wonderful to see – we lucked out this spring! 🌼💛💜
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Oh my, what a country, what a place…and you giving them all your best!
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Thanks, Paula. It’s been an incredible spring in CA. Glad you enjoyed. 🌼💛
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Awesome, stunning captures of these beautiful spring flowers!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
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Thank you, Greta. It’s been a spectacular spring! 🙂🌼
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Wow, that is a superbloom! Such gorgeous colours! Maggie
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Such fun to see, Maggie. Thanks so much! 🌼🙂
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Oh Jane, this was such a huge treat, thank you. We drove to SoCal in March with the intention of stopping at Carrizo Plain and there were so many storms then that the roads were closed due to flooding. So to have this absolutely glorious display of wildflowers was truly wonderful. Your photos are spectacular. I love how you gave us the vast overview and close-ups too. I love those adorable tidy tips, so that close-up was my favorite of this series. But I also soaked up and appreciated the miles and miles of flowers. Thanks so much.
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Thanks, Jet! We were a bit late this year, but I kept a close watch on the chatter about the roads which were impassable well into the spring. The landscape is so captivating I had to remind myself to shoot some close-ups- agree about those sweet Tidytips. Happy you enjoyed these, it was such fun to be there and capture. 🌼💛🧡💜
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Your photos are truly a tonic. Thanks so much for your talent and the beauty you share.
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I’m pleased you enjoyed these, Susan. It’s been and exciting spring in CA. Thanks so much. 🌼🙂
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Golden! Thanks, Jane!
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Thanks, Adam! 🌼🙂
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Wow this is amazing. It isn’t call superbloom for nothing…quite a spectacle. Nice pics (Suzanne)
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Thanks, Suzanne. Aptly named and a thrill to see. 🌼🌼🌼
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Very nice series of images Jane! I enjoyed seeing them!
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I’m so glad you enjoyed them, Reed. Thanks so much! 🌼😊
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Gorgeous! Simply magnificent.
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Thanks so much, Nick. A thrill to see and photograph. 🌼😄
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Extravagant in their numbers and vibrant colour. Lovely set.
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Thank you, Sandy. It is astounding how many flowers there are. Glad you enjoyed them. 🌼😊
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These Carrizo Plain photos are stunning. You have such a great eye.
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Thanks, Jane. What a day! 🌼💛
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Such amazing colours
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Thanks, MM. It was quite a thrill to see. 🌼🤗
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This is realy spectacular ! Never seen this before. Thanks for sharing these wonderful images.
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Hi Rudi, That makes my day– I hope my nature photos enlighten. Thanks so much! 🌼😊
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Glorious, glorious, glorious ❤️
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Thank you, Andrew! 💛🧡💜🌼
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Unbelievable! Your photos are magnificent!
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Thank you so much, Lisa. It was a thrill to photograph and to be immersed in all these flowers. 🌼💛
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Jane – thanks so
Much for sharing these wonderful images gnthe super bloom
I saw the news story that said some of it was seen from space!
Your view lets us feel it
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Thank you, Yvette. Yes! This area, Carrizo, was one of the places seen from space. Amazing. Happy to take you there- I’m so glad you enjoyed the images. 💛💜😊
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Interesting how yellow is such a predominant color in the bloom. I wonder what causes that?
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An interesting question, Anonymous. I was a little late this year and missed the large swath of purple phacelia that covers much of the plain. Other super blooms I photographed have mostly orange poppies but yellow and purple seem to be prevalent. Thanks very much. 🌼🌼🌼
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Captured well the spreaded GOLD
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Thank you, V. It has been a magnificent Spring. 🌼😊
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You’re welcome 😊
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Stay connected. Wish you would get time to see, understand and share my posts with your dear ones.
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Different from the one we had here because of the non-flower plants in the desert, but absolutely stunning. I’d like to see a superbloom in California someday, but I was happy with ours and now I can enjoy yours as well. 🙂 Thanks for that! I’ve never seen a yellow flower with white edges on the leaves. Very pretty.
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Thanks so much, Janet. The desert super blooms are gorgeous with the variety of blooms and succulents and a bit more subtle. The CA super blooms blanket the land and scream, “look at us!” The Tidytips are very pretty flowers. 😄🌼💛
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Incredible Jane!
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Thanks so much, Cindy! It’s been a thrill to see and photograph. 🌼🤗
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Gorgeous Jane. One day I’d love to see a Cali super bloom, though I mustn’t complain since I just recently saw one in Canberra.
Alison
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Thanks, Alison. It has been a spectacular year, as you know. I’m glad we found time to visit a variety of blooms. So glad you enjoyed these. I found your Aussie super bloom post- wonderful! 🌼😊
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Simply fantastic scenes, nice capture! I like them all ! Based on your pictures it must be the best superboom this year!
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Thanks so much, Stephen. That means a lot. Yes! I think this year was one for the ages. So glad you enjoyed what I captured. 🌼😄
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What beautiful images Jane, and I imagine a great treat to experience in person.
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Thanks, Brad. Seeing the various super blooms defined taking a nature bath. Fabulous to enjoy and photograph.
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This photo is amazing, I love the angle of the photo, it is so colorful, thank you for sharing this. It made me happy, you are a great photographer.
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I’m so glad this made you happy , Damien. It was amazing to see and photograph. Thank you! 🌼😊
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Wow, so incredibly beautiful, Jane! 🥰❤️
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Thanks so much, John. It was a wonderful experience! 🌼🤗
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You’re welcome, Jane. ❤️
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Incredible, Jane. The super bloom in SoCal really put on the show this year. I’m speechless! 👏👏
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Thanks, Terri. So glad you enjoyed these. I’m happy we managed to visit three super blooms and each one had its special environment. California is an amazing place! 🌼💛
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Wish you could see my reaction over here… GASP! ‘OMG!’ Then a hushed reverence as I pore over every aspect of each image. Thank you, thank you, thank you, Jane! If I couldn’t see it in person, your images are the next best thing. 💜💛🧡 👏🏼
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What a joy to read, Eliza. Thank you so much! I’m thrilled that you enjoyed these- it was a marvelous day among the wildflowers. 💛🧡💜😍
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I bet it was, I’m trying not to be too envious, lol!
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Admittedly, you would have been swooning… 😍🌼
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