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California dreaming


So lately on my days off I've been pushing myself to get out walking again. While we were in lockdown it got too easy to stay home and vegetate so last week I spotted these California Poppies outside a property near the footpath. I'd say someone probably sprinkled a load of wildflower seeds over Autumn so they are sprouting now and don't they make a nice range of colour?


This one is a Purple Vine creeper that has been climbing over my neighbour's wall - the flowers are so vibrant.


And this one is a path that I follow on one of my nature walks around town.
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gz said…
Stunning splashes of colour!
17 October 2021 at 21:47
local alien said…
I've never heard of Californian poppies. The colours are brilliant. Lovely to be out and see these displays
18 October 2021 at 05:35
Bill said…
Beautiful poppies and colours.
18 October 2021 at 07:09
William Kendall said…
These are beautiful.
18 October 2021 at 10:14
Pauline said…
Beautiful, vibrant colours! They must make your walks so much more enjoyable.
18 October 2021 at 15:03
At Home In New Zealand said…
Looks like a lovely path to stroll along. The colour of the poppies and the purple creeper are spectacular. They certainly brighten up the day :)
18 October 2021 at 17:27
Iris Flavia said…
Oah... thank you. Earworm.
Beautiful flowers and poppies are my favs.
Still, will have to listen to that song... 8C here, maybe a good idea to warm up to this.
18 October 2021 at 19:42
Sharon said…
Spring is in the air!
19 October 2021 at 02:14
Yogi♪♪♪ said…
Nothing like flowers and blooms to brighten one's mood.
19 October 2021 at 03:10
Fun60 said…
The vine creeper is my favourite.
19 October 2021 at 07:30
Tigger's Mum said…
Wow that purple is an eye-popper. See if you can find out what it is. I'd love to know.
19 October 2021 at 20:35
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