I’m finally caught up with unfinished tasks and e-mails, so I went through last week’s pictures from our trip to California. I see this grouping as iconic images which represent the look and spirit of California. We came across this hillside full of California poppies while driving along the central coast. Rob took a picture of me taking the closeup photo. We’re calling it “Salley’s World” in reference to a certain famous 20th century American painting. 
This couple’s color sense was irresistible.
The children playing, the beach umbrella and the VW van pictures were all taken at Hearst Beach.
This tile roof is inside the courtyard of the San Luis Obispo Mission.
And Tuesday is farmer’s market day in Paso Robles.
SALLEY MAVOR 
Fantastic photos. We were just in that area a few months ago, and my photos weren’t nearly as compelling.
Absolutely wonderful photos! Thank you so much for sharing with us.
Thanks for sharing your trip with us. We left northern CA in 1993 – your poppies are indeed spectacular. The scenery and veggies make me wish I were there at this time of year.
Beautiful photos. I love the poppy ones the best. The one of you shooting in the poppy field is epic!
Your photos are beautiful! I just want to dive into each of them. (especially the strawberries.)
Just LOVE your photo’s!! Maria
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Those poppies are so gorgeous! And why I named my dog Poppy! I immediately thought of that painting when I saw the pic of you taking the close-up! Looks like a fun trip. There is color and art everywhere in the everyday.
What fun to see your trip. CA is such a special state and a field of poppies is such a sunny sight!
Lovely – we’ve been having great weather here in California; the poppies and runuculus are gorgeous right now (and I know just the painting you’re “recapturing”!). We were just in Solvang, and had fun exploring the little Hans Christian Anderson Museum!
Bonjour, quelles merveilleuses photos…
Je ne savais pas que vous aviez aussi des tuiles “canal” en Californie… C’est une traditon de Provence en France ( dans le sud de la France, au bord de la Méditerranée) les tuiles ont cette forme car elles étaient moulées sur les cuisses des femmes qui les fabriquaient (la base est plus large que le sommet). Bonne journée et merci pour le partage.
Your pose is indeed reminiscent of Wyeth’s “Christina’s World.” Love the different shades of carrots…so beautiful!