Today's Photos from El Segundo's Farmer's Market!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

[Diamond_Dog]

1. Peggy ..... I don't know how you manage

To see such interesting shapes and colors every time, but you do! TY for sharing!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

2. Wow, thank you, my dear Diamond_Dog! That is so sweet of you.

I guess it must be inborn, 'cause I just look and whatever strikes my fancy is what gets photographed. It doesn't even matter what it is! If my eye likes it, then it's mine!

[wendyb-NC]

3. Fabulous photos

My eyes and brain and heart and soul needed those colorful photos of the Farmers Market fare. Thank you, Peggy.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

5. Thank you so much, my dear wendyb--NC!

I think many of us are in that same place these days, and I'm thrilled to be able to help with my favorite hobby.

[SheltieLover]

4. Beautiful, Peggy!

Ty for sharing!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

6. Thanks so much, my dear SheltieLover! My pleasure to share, always.

[Mousetoescamper]

7. Another beautiful set of photos!

You've got an interesting variety of colors and textures.

I roasted cauliflower last night. One of my favorites.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

8. Thank you, my dear Mousetoescamper!

I takes 'em as I sees 'em!

Whatever looks good to me and gets into my sights is fair game!

[Butterflylady]

9. Those flowers knocked me out.....

The cala Lillie's and the yellow 💛 flower, oh my. Just exquisite.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

10. Thank you so much, my dear Butterflylady!

I'm so happy you're enjoying them. They knocked me out too.

The colors and the shapes really draw me in.

[malaise]

11. Beautiful

[CaliforniaPeggy]

12. Thank you, dear malaise!

[Easterncedar]

13. What a welcome feast of beauty. Thanks, Peggy!

I am curious about the top photo. It’s striking - what is it?

The lilies appear to me as a crowd of lovely French nuns as if from a children’s book, but I don’t know exactly why. They made me smile.

A person could get lost in the spiraling heart of that sunflower, and I want to gather those smooth potatoes up and take them home.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

20. That's a photo of a plant called "Kangaroo Paws."

They're actually quite tiny but so beautiful. They don't usually bloom this time of year, but this lonely one is anyway.

I loved the lilies too! And the sunflower is amazing! I felt the same way about the potatoes, even though I have enough at home!

Thanks for your kind remarks, my dear Easterncedar!

[calimary]

14. WUNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNderful!

Some welcome reminders that not everything is looking ugly out there.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

21. Thanks so much, my dear calimary! Not everything looks ugly, thank goodness.

[sinkingfeeling]

15. The lilies are beautiful.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

22. Thanks so much, my dear sinkingfeeling! Glad you enjoyed them.

[2naSalit]

16. Like them all!

But most especially the Calla Lilies. That's such a smooth texture.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

23. Thank you so much, my dear 2naSalit!

I'm thrilled you do! I had to photograph the calla lilies even though I have many times before.

I guess I'm addicted!

[2naSalit]

27. I'm the same way...

With odd shaped flowers. Callas are like a magnet! But they are a great subject with their smooth lines and texture and the shape is different so they catch your eye.

But I'm a flower nut, if it's a flower, look out I have to take a picture of that!

[Hope22]

17. So beautiful!

In love with the roses! 💗💗💗

[CaliforniaPeggy]

24. Thanks very much, my dear Hope22!

Those roses were amazing!

[Xipe Totec]

18. The second photo shows flowers called alcatraces.

Singular: Alcatraz

They remind me of this painting of Frida Khalo by her lover, Diego Rivera:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

25. Thanks for sharing this wonderful image, my dear Xipe Totec! It's glorious.

Such an evocative painting!

And thank you for the etymology of the word alcatraces! Languages are so amazing.

[Xipe Totec]

35. In Mexican culture, the alcatraz is a symbol of femininity and sensuality

In Mexican culture, calla lilies are a symbol of femininity, sensuality and sexuality. In Diego Rivera's paintings, calla lilies accompanied portraits of women to symbolize their sensuality and femininity.

The association of this flower with the prision of Alcatraz sheds a different twist to the word.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

37. I didn't know that, so thank you for explaining the meaning. It sure fits. nt

[Lincolnite]

19. Nice town

I used to rent in the Smoky Hollow district.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

26. Welcome to DU, Lincolnite! And welcome to my weekly post of farmer's market photos.

Hope you enjoyed them.

[ybbor]

28. Lovely place

I left my wallet there once.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

29. I'm sorry that happened to you. The town is lovely, however. nt

[ybbor]

31. It's actually a song

By A Tribe Called Quest. I was attempting humor.

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[CaliforniaPeggy]

33. Sorry I didn't get the joke! I'm not up on the latest jokes, song, whatevers.

[MN2theMax]

30. Thank you Peggy!

Your lovely farmers market photos sooth my soul.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

34. Thanks so much, my dear MN2theMax!

I'm glad I can help a little.

I suspect all of us can use a bit of soul-soothing these days.

[IndyPepper]

32. Beautiful!

Thanks for the gorgeous photos. Everything looks so alive and vibrant. My wife and I used to live nearby in Playa del Rey and we miss that area very much.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

36. Thanks so much, my dear IndyPepper!

Playa del Rey is a beautiful part of LA County; I can bet you miss it. Sorry you had to leave.

I do these threads every week. Tuesday for the Manhattan Beach Farmer's Market, and Thursday for El Segundo.

Hope you can come by and see what's up!

[Different Drummer]

38. Simply marvelous!

Many thanks, Peggy!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

39. Thank you so much, my dear Different Drummer!

I'm glad you enjoyed the photos! It was my pleasure.