DPC LA Area Outing: Poppy Fields

01/21/2005 08:23:26 PM · #26

Wow, excellent photos Eric! I am so jealous that you got an early look! I can't wait til April! I hope the entire field is covered!!!!

01/21/2005 10:38:35 PM · #27

This is something that I know a little bit about. I just got my 20d so I don't have any decent photos from the poppies, and wouldn't dare show any snapshots from last year with the S50. I've been going there for 9 years now every year. The last 2 years there haven't been much at the reserve, but about 500 feet past the entrance across the street there was a field with quite a few. We have the start of a great poppy season, cold freezing temperatures and LOTS of rain. There are lots of variables to having a good season, and hopfully we will get more rain again to keep them growing. If not they might dry out before peak bloom. Here's a link to their (non-updated site):null

There is a "Poppy Festival" every year in Lancaster, 15 miles east of the reserve. This year it's the 16th and 17th. It's a carnival with fine art/craft booths, farmers market, food, and even free buses that take you to the reserve. They have a wildflower photo contest too, but I'm not sure how to join as I don't have any yet. Here's an info line: (661) 723-6077. Just an added bonus, if any of you are Juice Newton fans (and for the record I'M NOT) she is playing there on Saturday as well as "Classic Rock All Stars." Here's a link to the festivals very small website:\ //www.poppyfestival.com/

The farm that Eric showed those great photos of is really cool, and on both sides of the street there are photo ops galore! Have fun, maybe I'll be up there that day.

Marc

01/22/2005 03:30:13 PM · #28

Great information! Thank you so much! Will you join us on our outing this year?

bdobe

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

01/22/2005 07:11:26 PM · #29

Wow, you've got some great captures -- fantastic composition and colors.

Here's my favorite of your shots:

//homepage.mac.com/erictobias/PhotoAlbum23.html

Originally posted by qmdi:

I want to thank "bdobe" for his earlier post on this thread of his photos from the old farm. Today I decided to go check it out. The farm is about 1/2 a mile from the entrance to the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve. As I entered the farm there was an old man with his 4 barking dogs. I introduced myself and asked if it was O.K. to photograph the property. He said go right ahead. Here are some photos of the farm.

Your not going to believe this but the poppies are already blooming! These are the photos I took today after I was done photographing the farm.

Message edited by kirbic - Convert large photo to link.

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm f/4.0D IF-ED

01/24/2005 12:50:58 PM · #30

Attention All:

This site: //www.calphoto.com/wflower.htm says March will be the best! Anyone want to switch this trip to March? I'd love to see everything in full bloom!!! I don't want to be too late either. What do you all think?

qmdi

Nikon Z9

01/24/2005 12:53:15 PM · #31

Sounds good to me!

01/24/2005 01:23:03 PM · #32

Originally posted by qmdi:

Sounds good to me!

Great! We'll have to pick a date in March. Here's my availability:
Mar 5
Mar 6
Mar 12
Mar 13
Mar 26
Mar 27

Eric & everyone else, what's your availability? We could always go twice, but I am not driving both times, so I'd need to carpool :)

01/25/2005 02:58:55 PM · #33

I wanted to bump this because I really want to know if you all would rather do march, april or both? I am all for moving it to March due to the reports that the rains should create amazing blooms by then, but April may start dryiing them out already. I don't know though. What does everyone think?

sfalice

Canon PowerShot SX60 HS

01/25/2005 03:11:05 PM · #34

Originally posted by mirdonamy:

Glad you bumped it. I didn't see it first time around. Yes, I was also getting uneasy about the April date. So, pick a date, and I'll see if I can come then...

Alice

01/25/2005 04:10:51 PM · #35

Originally posted by sfalice:

Originally posted by mirdonamy:
I wanted to bump this because I really want to know if you all would rather do march, april or both? I am all for moving it to March due to the reports that the rains should create amazing blooms by then, but April may start dryiing them out already. I don't know though. What does everyone think?

Glad you bumped it. I didn't see it first time around. Yes, I was also getting uneasy about the April date. So, pick a date, and I'll see if I can come then...

Alice

I think early March would be best, but that's because of all the greenery I see day to day in my area. I'd like to see (of the dates I listed) which are the most preferable to the people who might join us.

Alice, do you have a preference? PS. You may want to watch the thread or 'email replies'

01/25/2005 05:09:53 PM · #36

That sounds like fun, I'd like to go and learn from some of you pros. I'll probably go by myself and try to meet up with everyone, my sister lives in Acton and just had a baby so I'd stop by for a visit on the way home.

01/25/2005 06:13:50 PM · #37

Originally posted by Telehubbie:

Sounds great! Which date in March works for you?

01/25/2005 06:46:21 PM · #38

I don't currently have plans during March except for Easter which is the 27th of the month this year, so I'll go with whatever the majority wants. I'll call the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce as it gets closer to see how it's looking too.

Marc

01/25/2005 06:56:57 PM · #39

Originally posted by Telehubbie:

Okay, that sounds good. :)

sfalice

Canon PowerShot SX60 HS

01/25/2005 07:50:33 PM · #40

Originally posted by mirdonamy:

Originally posted by sfalice:

Originally posted by mirdonamy:

Alice, do you have a preference? PS. You may want to watch the thread or 'email replies'

I checked my calendar and can make it either the weekend of 5-6 or 12-13. (the other time, I'll spend at Joshua Trees Nat'l Park) I can't believe how beautiful it was there last year:

So let me know... I do have the thread on 'watch' but sometimes am away just long enough for it to disappear on me :>(
See ya,
Alice

01/25/2005 10:47:20 PM · #41

The best date for us is March 12th, so we can aim for that if everyone else is in agreement.

What do you all think?

Originally posted by sfalice:

Originally posted by mirdonamy:

Originally posted by sfalice:

Originally posted by mirdonamy:

Alice, do you have a preference? PS. You may want to watch the thread or 'email replies'

I checked my calendar and can make it either the weekend of 5-6 or 12-13. (the other time, I'll spend at Joshua Trees Nat'l Park) I can't believe how beautiful it was there last year:

So let me know... I do have the thread on 'watch' but sometimes am away just long enough for it to disappear on me :>(
See ya,
Alice

01/25/2005 10:50:35 PM · #42

That sounds good to me!

Canon EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM

01/25/2005 10:57:44 PM · #43

Originally posted by Telehubbie:

That sounds good to me!

Great, I'll PM the others!

Ram21

Canon EOS-10D

01/29/2005 01:47:07 PM · #44

12th is great for me!

01/29/2005 07:43:31 PM · #45

Originally posted by Ram21:

12th is great for me!

Great, glad you can join us!

DDYJR

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

01/29/2005 10:19:20 PM · #46

Missed the LA trip,I will give it my Dardest to make the Poppies. I remember going as a kid when I lived in Lancaster. You guys won't be disappointed. Someone pm me with a meeting spot and times when we get close to the date.- COUNT ME IN.

01/29/2005 10:47:52 PM · #47

We sure will! I am very excited about this trip. I wish I had a macro lens! :)

02/20/2005 04:37:04 AM · #48

I just wanted to remind everyone that March 12th is our trip to the Poppy Fields. Who's with me?

sfalice

Canon PowerShot SX60 HS

02/20/2005 10:22:29 AM · #49

Sure! Just need a place to meet and a time. The Visitor's Center at the poppie preserve? Or?