With the arrival of Spring, an annual occurrence happens in the hills and landscapes of Kern County. The blooming of wildflowers is an event to which nature enthusiasts and photographers alike flock during the spring months. Capturing beautiful images of these flowers is not hard, and exploring the hills and countryside of Kern County in search of these majestic flowers make for a great weekend outing.

Whether you are using your phone or own a DSLR camera, experiment with different angles and shoot during the fading light to achieve unique results. The Rip encourages those with an interest to take a photography class and learn how to break away from using the auto settings