{ A Mini-Adventure }

As we were driving back from the birthday party in my last entry, I kept noticing the gorgeous yellow wildflowers. Some growing along the median, along the hillsides that lined the freeway – they were everywhere, they were uber spectacular, and I could not stop talking about them for the life of me. It’s no wonder Scott finally suggested we pull over and try to find a field. (Either that or I somehow uncontrollably veered off the road into one.)

I’ve been admiring all the beautiful wildflower sessions so many photographers have been doing recently and have been obsessed with finding the perfect field of flowers. This one we stumbled upon was pretty amazing. A huge field of tall flowers, a gorgeous mountain backdrop, and a dirt parking lot allowing you to pull right up to the field! We ran around for a bit taking some fun shots with a tripod, dubbing them “self-engagement photos” (maybe the next big trend? [note to Mom: we are NOT actually engaged]) before heading back to the car. We were about to head straight home, but the little cluster of stores across the street from the field caught our eye and we ended up making a last minute decision to check it out.

And there begins the next adventure. Tom’s Farms is like Disneyland for people who like Trader Joe’s. A fruit/vegetable stand, wine & cheese shop, candy store, pizza parlor, a bunch of small booths selling jewelry, belts, and other knickknacks. We loaded up on chips & fresh guacamole, vegetable focaccia, fudge, rocky road, and bunches of other sweets and grubbed on them in the little park area, complete with a pond, carousel, and bright yellow train. Definitely need to make a trip back there sometime, especially since we didn’t get to hit up “Shed World” (Scott’s eyes lit up when he saw it as if it were Tomorrow Land.) Anyway, a definite stop to make if you’re ever in the Corona area!

Some pictures chronicling our adventures…

Setting up the tripod…



Strange field wildlife.

Jumping for joy! This shot took about 12 times to get. Scott got air every time but I kept looking like I was just standing in the flowers with my hands above my head.

>Tom’s Farms!

Picnicky area…

Inspired by Kaga Takeshi (of Iron Chef fame)


Speaking of Disney/Disneyland, this past Saturday marked a very exciting opportunity for me. Blogging will come soon, but until then here’s a little hint

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16 Responses to “{ A Mini-Adventure }”

  1. bloorozez Says:

    are you going to Disney/Disneyland??? :) hehe fun pics =)

  2. dimsom Says:

    oh wow cool cool! engaged huh? where exactly is this area?

  3. sdohana Says:

    engaged? congratulations!!!! love that shot of you guys with the funny faces that made me giggle something fierce! lovin the first one too. looks like you caught him up to somethin!

  4. adriennephoto Says:

    @bloorozez – 

    haha nope, but thanks for guessing! it HAS been awhile since my last disneyland trip…

    @dimsom – 

    @sdohana – 

    no no NOOOO, not engaged!! haha. it just felt like we were shooting our own engagement session, with all the posing in the pretty flowers. sorry for the confusion!!!

  5. adriennephoto Says:

    @dimsom – 

    and to get to the field/tom’s farms you go down the 15 and exit at Temescal Canyon Road! the address is here: http://www.tomsfarms.com/locations-and-hours/

  6. dimsom Says:

    @adriennephoto – 

    Cool thanks! I’ll have to check it out

  7. naner502 Says:

    Wow, I had no idea that’s what Tom’s Farm was all about… I’ll have to check it out sometime. Thanks for the kind comment. Looks like you were getting some great shots of flowers of your own. :)

  8. saphoto Says:

    thanks for stopping by and leaving the kind words! =) love the field photos

  9. eleephoto Says:

    thanks for the comment! nice “self-engagement” photos~! :)

  10. kanipark Says:

    i grew up in temecula, so i totallly know where & what tom’s farm is :)

    everytime i visit my parents i want to take a detour there :)

  11. iheartphotos Says:

    ah i love yellow flowers!

    i think i saw you at the missional photography workshop at rhu…but i wasn’t sure so i didn’t say hi =P

  12. hypercarrots Says:

    are they mustard flowers?

  13. adriennephoto Says:

    @kanipark – 

    very cool! i have relatives in murrieta so hopefully the next time i go down there i can make a tom’s farms stop!

    @iheartphotos – 

    i thought i saw you too! haha. will definitely introduce myself next week :)

    @hypercarrots – 

    i believe that’s what they are…

  14. ChiKaPEA02 Says:

    yay how fun!! love the photos!

  15. HiphopGirl_kr15 Says:

    nice photos =)

  16. Joan Solitario Says:

    Hi Adrienne: Is this field of wild flowers close to the Tom Farms?

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