Charlie Russell Nature Photography

Carrizo Plain Wildflowers

Carrizo Plain can be one of the best wildflower spots in California if the weather cooperates. Here are a few photos based on a visit on April 10 & 11 2023, when there was a VERY good bloom. This is a quick...

Shell Creek Road Wildflowers

Shell Creek Road is a very popular wildflower hotspot in San Luis Obispo County, about 20 miles east of Santa Margarita. Here are some photos from a visit there on April 10 2023. You may like to visit my post on Carrizo...

Pacific houndstongue (aka Adelinia), Adelinia grandis (formerly Cynoglossum grande)

Rancho Cañada del Oro Wildflowers

The Rancho Cañada del Oro Open Space Preserve is an interesting spot to hike to see wildflowers south of San Jose. This visit was in early February, when I didn’t expect to find much in bloom, but I was pleasantly...

Narrow tube ipomopsis, Ipomopsis tenuituba

Blue Canyon Wildflowers

Blue Canyon is an interesting trail in the Sierras, close to Sonora Pass. This is a vigorous hike, particularly if you aren’t acclimated to the altitude. It can be difficult to find the trailhead, as there are no...