Warrior’s Plume (Pedicularis densiflora)
A rainy walk in the woods with Jack London's ghost...
There weren’t many of them, but where they were, the world seemed warmer, brighter and noticeably more fascinating. Warrior’s Plume (Pedicularis densiflora), is currently abloom in the semi-shady, mixed oak woodlands and chaparral on the friendly slopes of the Valley of the Moon near Glen Ellen, CA.
We came upon these beauties while walking the muddy path to Jack London’s gravesite and Wolf House Ruins in a steady rain at Jack London State Historic Park over the weekend. They were silent flames rising up from the landscape and more than worth the wet knees that were the admission price for kneeling before them, supplicant camera in hand.
There is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing. Bundle up and head out there. Give your senses a treat …and every possible opportunity to get lost in a swirl of wonder. Different kinds of magic choose to reveal themselves on rainy days.
I’m SO glad you see, ( really see) n are able to capture the beauty that so many
Miss n take for granted. That was a perfect picture!
love the colours 🌿