I received a reliable tip from a photographer I ran into on a trail last weekend so I headed to Columbia Hills to see the wildflowers at their peak. I realized after getting there that I'd been there before. This bloom that I was enjoying was far better than the one I experienced a few years ago.
The balsamroot was stunning, filling the hillsides with yellow. If you looked closely you could see the purple splash of the lupine. I hiked with two companions to the top at the tower and we noted the changes in the flowers as we ascended. Indian paintbrush was seen, though only in rarity. The same for larkspur. At the top we were encouraged to see that there is much more bloom to happen in the coming weeks. This means there's time to try and get there again.
Though I hauled my tripod along I didn't use it. Instead I took several handheld memory shots. I hope to return to the area and take advantage of the late evening light. On the day of our hike we were blessed with glorious weather but not the best weather for taking photos in the middle of the day. I have no complaints as the flowers, the sun, the tepid breeze, and my friendly and interesting hiking companions made for an exceptional day indeed.
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