Andrew Trundlewagon's photos

Fade to black..

poppies.

This is, I think, Abronia maritima , or red sand verbena, a low lying creeper that grows in sand dunes in Southern California. It was found at Black’s Beach, North Torrey Pines State Park, La Jolla. It grows close to the ocean, within reach of the sea spray, but away from the surf. It is considered rare, although it was growing profusely on this patch of beach. I took the photo with a cell phone and regret now not taking more effort with it. Despite their name they are not related to the classic verbena family en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abronia_maritima

Surfers at the end of the day, silhouettes leaving the beach, palm trees in the distance.

Surfers at sunset, foot prints in the sand, Black's Beach, La Jolla near San Diego.

Northern stretch of Black’s beach in La Jolla near San Diego in November, almost deserted. The northern beach is popular for surfers and nudists.

Northern stretch of Black’s beach in La Jolla near San Diego in November, almost deserted. The northern beach is popular for surfers and nudists.

Sunset, Southern stretch of Black’s beach in La Jolla near San Diego in November, almost deserted.

Sunset, Southern stretch of Black’s beach in La Jolla near San Diego in November, almost deserted.

The South part of Black's beach near San Diego as the sun set, with balloons.

A big fat hibiscus

Possibly one of the least romantic beaches. But where does the door go?

Deptford pink is a wildflower introduced to N. America from Europe. The tiny pink flowers are delicately marked with white. It is part of the Dianthus family, closely related to carnations.

3000 plates laid out in Place des Arts, Montreal to raise awareness of a charity that works to feed disadvantaged children.

Dancer: McGill Pow Wow, 2016, Montreal

Dancers: McGill Pow Wow, 2016, Montreal.

Dancers in their regalia at the McGill Pow Wow in Montreal.

I think this is an invasive species of Salvia, or sage –possibly “sticky sage” or Salvia glutinosa. It was growing wild under pine trees in Park St Bruno, about 15 miles south of Montreal. If it is indeed Salvia glutinosa it is a long way from home, as it is native to West Asia and Central Europe, not Canada.