18 Breathtaking Pictures From California's Stunning "Super Bloom"
An estimated 100,000 people have made their way to California's Walker Canyon to witness the rare explosion of wildflowers known as a "super bloom."
Wild poppies blanket the hills of Walker Canyon, March 12.
A sign protecting flowers is posted on a field near Lake Elsinore, March 16.
People pose for a picture among the blooming wildflowers, March 18.
People visit wild poppies blanketing the hills of Walker Canyon, March 12.
A woman sits in a field of wildflowers in bloom near Borrego Springs, California, March 6.
A painted lady butterfly lands on a flower in North Tustin, California, March 13.
Cars travel on Interstate 15 as wild poppies blanket the hills of Walker Canyon, March 12.
Wild poppies on the hills of Walker Canyon, March 12.
California poppies bloom near a hill torched by 2018's Holy fire, in Lake Elsinore, March 15.
California poppies bloom behind the charred remains of the Holy fire, March 15.
California poppies bloom near a hill that was burned by 2018's Holy fire, in Lake Elsinore, March 15.
Canterbury bells bloom near the charred remains of the Holy fire, March 15.
Wild poppies blanket the hills of Walker Canyon, March 12.
A visitor passes a park sign during a "super bloom," March 17.
People walk among wildflowers in bloom, March 6.
A man photographs a woman painting flowers, March 12.
A man takes pictures of wildflowers in bloom, March 6.
A woman holds her baby amid wildflowers in bloom, March 6.
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Gabriel H. Sanchez is the photo essay editor for BuzzFeed News and is based in New York City.
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