06/05/2023
Menzies Baby Blue Eyes
Nemophila Menziesii
Seen at MacKerricher State Park with my favorite amateur botanist, Melisa (my daughter). This was part of a six day trip across Northern California in search of wildflowers in April during her spring break. If you’ve followed this account for a while you will know I’m new to macro flower photography but Melisa’s passion for flowers inspired me to try it out. We make a good team. She plans the trips and identifies what flowers she wants to try and find. I drive the van, cook, and take photos of what she tells me to. She doesn’t mind when I obsess about getting the shot. She happily walks up the trail and pings me on the walkie talkie. She is a fierce naturalist in the field. Never once has she said she’s tired or hungry or hot or cold. Of course I am as prepared as possible with plenty of jackets, water, food, etc but it’s impressive how she is a young woman on a mission and won’t be deterred. She’s opened my eyes to the beauty in every square meter of California
