Central California

     We drive Interstate Highway 5 (I 5) from the Center of California to Oregon many times a year.  Nearly every time I drive it, the surroundings look different. The change of season, the amount of water, the way the light falls - each changes the look of the valley.  This is the most productive valley in the world.  The photo above was taken last week as we drove north. The almond trees are in bloom. In bloom too are the red-bud and thousands of daffodils planted along the freeway. With a little more sun, the California poppies will be out. Then, with the heat, the grasses along the road will go from green to gold. Photo with my cell phone in a car doing 70 mph.