California Poppy bloom from 1991 in the Antelope Valley...See more here. 

But Antelope Valley State Reserve reports it will be a very modest bloom of Poppies this year due to the "severe drought"...learn more here.

Speaking of Minnesota...Minneapolis photographer Alec Soth has a great series of books under a project called Little Brown Mushroom. I really enjoyed this book on Colorado...learn more here!

Just a couple of nice things from the El Cosmico in Marfa, Tx 

Hiked Mt. Baldy on my day off because this peak has one of the best views, I highly recommend this hike!...Learn more here!

 Patagonia's new make of their Duckbill cap

...they should make this one again!

From Georgia O'Keeffe & Her Houses

Really like this project by Jon Jude...see more photo here!

 

Cadiz Dunes

Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes

 Kelso Dunes

California's winter weather is perfect for desert dune exploring!