Well, I wasn't going to take my camera to the Farmer's Market today . . .

[CaliforniaPeggy]

But I'm so glad I did! And I hope you enjoy.

[Permanut]

1. Spring is here!

And our CaliforniaPeggy has brought it here to DU!

Those jars could look mundane, but the colors make them pop. The diagonal split is the perfect touch.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

3. Thank you so much, my dear Permanut!

Thanks for your lovely remarks. You got what I was really after.

All of those details make a difference.

[3catwoman3]

2. I wish I could go to your market.

All your pictures from your many trips there look so appealing.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

7. Aw, thank you so much, my dear 3catwoman3! I wish you could too.

I go to two different ones and they're both great markets.

I usually take more photos than buy stuff, but nobody seems to mind!

[3catwoman3]

34. Here in northern Illinois, it will not be farmers' market weather...

...for some time yet. It is supposed to snow from 0400 to 1600.

[littlemissmartypants]

4. Lovely! I might have to dust off my camera and charge the battery. ❤️

[CaliforniaPeggy]

9. Thanks so much, my dear lmsp!

You should definitely do that.

There is so much beauty out there. Once you start looking for it, you'll wonder how you went so long without seeing it!

And then, you can share them with us!

[MLAA]

5. Glad you took it. A beautiful array of shots with glorious color in all!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

10. Thanks so much for your lovely words, my dear MLAA!

I was ready for color and beauty and there it was: all over the place!

[anciano]

6. Great work as always!

Love the veggies and avocados pics.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

11. Thanks so much, my dear anciano!

I was shooting in macro mode and it's fun seeing how close I can get!

And I also remembered to use my little zoom (the lens goes from 12 to 45mm) so I can really move around quite a lot!

[Diamond_Dog]

8. I'm glad you did!

I so enjoy the colors and shapes your artistic eye finds behind the lens of your camera. Always such a day brightener!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

12. How kind of you, my dear Diamond_Dog! Very sweet of you.

I felt inspired today; the sun was out, the breeze cool but not cold and there were quite a few people there. It all added up to a delightful time.

You inspire me, much the way Andy did. Thank you . . .

[Diamond_Dog]

13. Oh, my.

Mentioning me along with Andy in the same sentence … I can’t wrap my mind around that!

A thousand thank yous.

As do you inspire me with your continued optimism and eye for beauty.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

18. . . .

[Ziggysmom]

14. Oh CA Peggy, your photo of the gorgeous tomatoes really inspired me. I decided to make

a lettuce, tomato and mayo sandwich for my dinner.

I love how the colors of the flowers really pop!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

19. Wow, that's a very healthy dinner, my dear Ziggysmom!

I'll bet it was great too.

I was really looking for color today, and it was abundant!

Thank you!

[niyad]

15. Oh my word. The colours are just incredible! The floral closeups are

simply stunning! And, is it just my eyes, or do those carrots look like they are glowing? What a wonderful, vibrant, beautiful gift you are sharing with us. Our deepest thanks.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

21. Wow, my dear niyad! I am moved by your beautiful words . . .

There's a macro mode on my camera and I made full use of it. And then I remembered my little zoom and I made great use of that too!

Getting this close means a lot to me.

And here I thought everybody was tired of my repetitive photos! Guess not!

[niyad]

26. Tired of them??? Au Contraire, we NEED them! We LOVE them!

We INSIST in them!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

29. I hear and I will continue to obey! Thank you. nt

[niyad]

31. hugggggs

[Tom Yossarian Joad]

16. Wonderful shots!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

22. Thanks so much, my dear Tom Yossarian Joad! Your kind words buoy me. ♥ nt

[judesedit]

17. Fantastic pictures, as usual. Now, I'm hungry. lol Thank you.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

24. Well, I wish I could send you some of the wonderful foods I saw today, my dear judesidit!

I'm thrilled you enjoyed the bounty.

Thank you!

[wendyb-NC]

20. I'm glad you did

The pictures you took are fabulous. That is some plentiful, farmers market, with such a variety of plant based items.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

25. Spring brings so many wonderful sights to the market! Photographing it is truly fun.

Thank you very much, my dear wendyb-NC!

[Mr.Bill]

23. I always like your Farmer's Market pics.

It's like you put together a burst of color just for us.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

27. I'm glad you enjoy my photos, my dear Mr.Bill!

I like to share them since so many folks come by to comment and enjoy. All of this makes me happy.

[spooky3]

28. The violet flowers are my favorite! Thank you.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

30. Thank YOU, my dear spooky3!

I hear you about the violet flowers! No idea what they are. And that color is true to what I saw today.

Really an astonishing hue.

[niyad]

36. They look like a variety of ranunculas, though a most unusual colour.

Eden Brothers, Dutchgrown, and Longfield Garden .Nurseries carry plants that look like that.

[2naSalit]

32. Wow, yeah, me too!

Those are really nice!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

33. Aw, my dear 2naSalit!

Thanks so much! Really glad you're enjoying them.

I had fun taking them too.

[2naSalit]

35. I bet you did!