Spring is in the air - A visit to Carlsbad Flower Fields

Today, my mind drifts back to the time we had visited the flower fields in Carlsbad in Southern California. It was the first time I had witnessed such a bounty of natural color brought forth by this splendid season: Spring!

The Flower Fields, Carlsbad

Once again, it is that wonderful time of the year when nature unfolds its magic, rolling out carpets of fresh blooms, decorating bare branches with blossoms, and filling the air with sweet fragrances and melodious bird songs. Spring is in the air! Rewinding back a dozen springs, I can picture us in the lovely flower fields in the small seaside town of Carlsbad. 

At that time, we were living in Sunnyvale, California and had driven more than 400 miles south to view this fabulous seasonal display. After the long drive, we must have spent just two hours walking through these fields before heading back. Sounds crazy? Yes, it was! Considering the busy schedule of a job along with course work, it was indeed a crazy time. What better way to beat the crazy "busy-ness" than with a dose of splendid colors ?

A colorful mix

These fields, primarily filled with Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers, are usually in bloom from early March to early May. Though the flowers themselves were not exotic, the sheer number and variety of colors made way for a magnificent panorama. 

Ranunculus flowers

Other varieties of flowers

Another view of the flower fields with the town of Carlsbad

The pictures you have seen on this page are old ones that were taken with our first digital camera and they may not impress you much. If you would like to get a better view and  more information, I suggest checking out the website or facebook page for these fields:
http://www.theflowerfields.com/
https://www.facebook.com/TheFlowerFields