KELSEYVILLE – One of the signs that it's truly spring in Lake County is the California poppy.

Blooming in profusion along roadsides and across fields, the bright orange poppies are more than a symbol of spring – they're also California's state flower.

On Thursday, Kelseyville resident and acclaimed artist Gail Salituri turned her camera on the local poppies, capturing these pictures near Kelseyville.