Sundial Bridge and Botanical Garden, Dunsmuir Botanical Garden

WOW, didn't realize I hadn't posted since March. I've been a few places but have avoided editing.

We'll start with my fairly recent visit to Northern California. On the way up to see

my brother in Mt. Shasta I stopped in Redding at the Sundial Bridge and Botanical Gardens.

The Sundial Bridge is an iconic architectural feature in the area. 

Thought black and white did a better job of highlighting the lines.

The botanical gardens has all kinds of plants and flowers. It's a great place 

even if you're not a photographer.

Somewhat unfortunately they were doing a lot of work in the garden and 

areas where fenced off. Also I was just a bit early for many of the blooms

 but not for the mosquitoes.

Manyof the exhibits were labeled, this one wasn't but I thought it was a real

cool looking flower. 

Couldn't decide which version I liked so you get two photos of the Shasta Daisy.

On my way 'up the hill' I stopped at the Dunsmuir Botanical Gardens. Once 

again a little early. Definitely a place to visit if you're in the area. For such a small

town they do a wonderful job. 

The Mountain Dogwoods were just beginning to bloom. I've noticed that depending

on where you are they come in various sizes. The 'pedals' are actually just specialize leaves.

Okay so I wasn't too early for everything.

This was one not labeled but obviously a holly of some sort.

 Go, See, Enjoy and Photograph

Dave