The disappointment of seeing ever-lower water levels at Folsom Lake on each successive visit is only just counterbalanced by the abundant wildflowers and the fact that, so far at least, everything looks very green and fresh. Now is the best time to get out hiking, before everything dries up and the temperatures start climbing beyond the magical springtime range into the searing heat of summertime. I shot these pictures between New York Creek and Salmon Falls in early April this year.

Hint of things to come

Morning shade with a long view toward Salmon Falls

Pretty Face

Blue-eyed Grass